PAT RN: Pre-Admission Testing for Perioperative Care

Surgical Care Affiliates, LLC; Highlands Ranch (CO); On-site; USD 41,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

SCA Health in Highlands Ranch, CO is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse for Pre-Admission Testing (PAT) to join our perioperative team. The role conducts preoperative assessments, reviews histories and diagnostic tests, coordinates surgical clearances, and ensures patients are prepared for surgery.

Ideal candidate has an active Colorado RN license, PAT experience, and strong assessment, care coordination and patient education skills. BLS required; ACLS preferred.

Qualifications

• Active Colorado RN license is required.
• Pre-Admission Testing (PAT) experience strongly preferred.
• ICU/CCU or perioperative nursing experience is highly preferred.
• Strong clinical assessment and patient education skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive preoperative assessments and patient interviews.
• Review medical records, labs, EKGs for surgical readiness.
• Coordinate surgical clearances with physicians and anesthesia providers.
• Educate patients on surgery preparation and postoperative expectations.
• Document assessments and communicate findings to the care team.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Care coordination

Patient education

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Colorado RN license

BLS certification

Job description

SCA Health in Highlands Ranch, CO is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse for Pre-Admission Testing (PAT) to join our perioperative team. The role conducts preoperative assessments, reviews histories and diagnostic tests, coordinates surgical clearances, and ensures patients are prepared for surgery.

Ideal candidate has an active Colorado RN license, PAT experience, and strong assessment, care coordination and patient education skills. BLS required; ACLS preferred.