Pre-Admission RN: Surgical Prep & Perioperative Care

Cayuga Health System; United States; On-site; USD 53,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Arnot Health is seeking a Registered Nurse for Pre Admission Testing (PAT). The PAT Nurse conducts comprehensive preoperative assessments to optimize patients for surgery, coordinating testing, education, and collaboration with surgeons and anesthesia teams.

This onsite role requires NYS RN licensure, BLS, and adherence to safety standards. Responsibilities include perioperative care planning, intraoperative support, precise documentation, and ongoing quality improvement.

Qualifications

• Registered professional nurse with current NYS license or eligible to obtain.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) required or obtained within 90 days of hire.
• BSN preferred with at least 1 year of experience.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate perioperative nursing care to ensure safe and effective patient outcomes.
• Provide direct intraoperative patient care while maintaining aseptic technique and adherence to surgical safety standards.
• Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesia providers, and interdisciplinary team members to coordinate patient care throughout the surgical experience.
• Document patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes accurately and in accordance with organizational and regulatory requirements.
• Promote quality, safety, and continuous improvement through compliance with policies, emergency preparedness, patient advocacy, and professional development activities.

Skills

RN

BLS

Education

NYS RN license or eligible

BSN preferred

Job description

Arnot Health is seeking a Registered Nurse for Pre Admission Testing (PAT). The PAT Nurse conducts comprehensive preoperative assessments to optimize patients for surgery, coordinating testing, education, and collaboration with surgeons and anesthesia teams.

This onsite role requires NYS RN licensure, BLS, and adherence to safety standards. Responsibilities include perioperative care planning, intraoperative support, precise documentation, and ongoing quality improvement.