PAT RN - Pre-Op Assessment & Clearances

Schaumburg-Surgery-Center; Schaumburg (IL); On-site; USD 43,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

HSA/FSA

Basic Life and Long-Term Disability (C

Voluntary Life, Critical Illness, etc.

Voluntary Short-Term Disability

Job summary

Schaumburg-Surgery-Center is seeking a Pre-Admission Testing Registered Nurse to perform comprehensive telephone assessments, review patient medical histories, and coordinate medical and specialty clearances for upcoming procedures.

The role requires 1 year of PAT/PST RN experience, BLS, strong assessment and communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities. Familiarity with EHR systems is preferred; compensation begins at $38.00/hour with room to grow based on experience.

Qualifications

• 1 year of direct Pre-Admission Testing / Pre-Surgical Testing RN experience
• BLS certification required
• Excellent communication and customer-service skills
• Self-directed with ability to manage multiple priorities and follow incomplete items to resolution
• Familiarity with EHR or similar software (preferred)

Responsibilities

• Complete comprehensive pre-anesthesia telephone assessments using SIS (our EMR) and SSC PAT Protocol.
• Review medical and surgical history, medications, allergies, prior anesthesia history, and pertinent risk factors.
• Determine and coordinate required medical, cardiac, and specialty clearances.
• Obtain and review laboratory results, EKGs, imaging, H&Ps, and specialist clearances.
• Recognize patients who require anesthesia review or may not be appropriate for SSC.
• Submit completed charts to anesthesia for review and accurately document recommendations in the EHR.
• Provide medication, NPO, transportation, and day-of-surgery instructions to patients.
• Track outstanding testing and clearances and follow them through completion.
• Prioritize urgent, next-day, and add-on cases appropriately.
• Communicate proactively with physician offices, anesthesia, schedulers, and leadership.
• Identify problems early to minimize preventable day-of-surgery delays and cancellations.

Skills

BLS certification

Assessment

Organizational skills

Communication

Self-directed

Education

Registered Nurse IL

Basic Life Support

Job description

Schaumburg-Surgery-Center is seeking a Pre-Admission Testing Registered Nurse to perform comprehensive telephone assessments, review patient medical histories, and coordinate medical and specialty clearances for upcoming procedures.

The role requires 1 year of PAT/PST RN experience, BLS, strong assessment and communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities. Familiarity with EHR systems is preferred; compensation begins at $38.00/hour with room to grow based on experience.