Pre-Admission Testing Nurse - LVN or RN

Job Type

Full-time

Description

Job Purpose :

The PAT Registered Nurse provides preoperative assessments and instructions to prepare patients for surgery.

Duties and Responsibilities :

• Initiates preoperative assessment and care to pre-surgical patients using the nursing process
• Responsible and accountable for pre-procedural testing, documenting and communication patient history
• Provides preoperative instructions and education to patients prior to surgery
• Discusses and arranges post-operative follow up care for patients
• Reviews physician orders to ensure necessary tests and preoperative labs are complete
• Evaluates and screens patients for any possible complications
• Communicates with the surgeon, office nursing staff, triage, scheduling and OR staff as needed
• Works collaboratively with the other team members to assure the safe and accurate delivery of patient care
• Assesses the patient's condition and addresses their needs before and during surgery
• Has regular and predictable attendance
• Adheres to ADSC policies and procedures
• Performs other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities :

Supervision : Reports directly to the Director of Nursing and Administrator

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications :

Bilingual preferred

Working Conditions :

Environmental Conditions : Medical Office environment, Ambulatory Surgery Center

Physical Conditions :

Must be able to work as scheduled. Good visual acuity and accurate color vision. Ability to lift / transfer patients in excess of 100 pounds, which may require pushing, pulling and essentially utilizing a full range of body movement. Ability to push a gurney with a 150-pound patient on it. Ability to stand, walk, stop, kneel, crouch and / or crawl. Ability to reach, grasp, use fine finger movement and feel fine sensation to discern temperature, texture, size and shape. Ability to lift 25-pound instrument trays. Ability to push heavy equipment on wheels within the OR suite. Ability to wear lead apron.

Salary Description

$26-$30 / hour