Pre-Admit Testing RN

HUMBLE VASCULAR SURGICAL CENTER INC; Layton (UT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Health Savings Account with anEmployer

Job summary

HUMBLE VASCULAR SURGICAL CENTER INC in Layton, UT is seeking a Pre-Admission Testing Registered Nurse to evaluate and prepare patients for scheduled procedures. The RN conducts physical assessments, reviews medical histories, educates patients, and ensures all clinical and administrative requirements are met to prevent day-of-surgery delays.

You will perform pre-operative phone interviews, collect histories and medication lists, verify consents and records in the EHR, administer medications, and

Qualifications

• Pre-operative phone interviews to collect medical histories, medication lists and identify potential surgical or anesthesia risks.
• Teach patients about pre-surgical protocols (NPO, medications to hold) and what to expect during the visit.
• Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesiologist and physicians to ensure patients are medically optimized and have necessary clearances in the chart.
• Verify surgical consents, medical records and medication reconciliation in the EHR system prior to procedure date.
• Assess, develop and implement total nursing care for pre-operative and post-operative patients.
• Administer medications and treatments ordered by the physician.
• Care for and discharge pre-operative patients according to facility policies.

Responsibilities

• Pre-operative phone interviews to collect medical histories, medication lists and identify potential surgical or anesthesia risks.
• Educate patients about pre-surgical protocols (NPO status, medications to hold) and what to expect during their visit.
• Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesiologists and physicians to ensure patients are medically optimized and clearances are in the chart.
• Verify surgical consents, medical records and medication reconciliation in the EHR prior to procedure date.
• Provide total nursing care for pre-operative and post-operative patients.
• Administer medications and treatments ordered by the physician.
• Discharge pre-operative patients according to facility policies.

Job description

A Pre-Admission Testing (PAT) Registered Nurse evaluates and prepares patients for scheduled surgical or procedural interventions. They conduct physical assessments, review medical histories. The RN educates patients and ensures all clinical and administrative requirements are met to prevent day-of-surgery delays. Periodically this role will work in Pre OP/Recovery to support team and patient care.

Essential Functions Pat Rn

• Patient Assessment: Conduct comprehensive pre-operative phone interviews to collect medical histories, medication lists, and identify potential surgical or anesthesia risks
• Pre-Op Education: Teach patients about pre-surgical protocols (such as NPO status, which medications to hold) what to expect during their visit, and basic post-operative care plans
• Collaborate closely with surgeons, anesthesiologist, and physicians to ensure patients are medical optimized and that all necessary clearances are in the chart.
• Verify surgical consents, medical records and medication reconciliation in the EHR system prior to procedure date
• Assesses, develops and implements total nursing care for the pre-operative and post-operative patients
• Administer medications and treatments ordered by the physician.
• Cares and discharges pre-operative patients according to facility policies

Benefits

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• Health Savings Account with an employer contribution
• Life Insurance
• PTO
• 401(k) retirement plan with a company match
• And more!

Equal Employment Opportunity & Work Force Diversity

Our organization is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, creed, sex, religion, marital status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, parental status, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic testing results or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state or local laws. This practice relates to all personnel matters such as compensation, benefits, training, promotions, transfers, layoffs, etc. Furthermore, our organization is committed to going beyond the legal requirements of equal employment opportunity to take positive actions which ensure diversity in the workplace and result in a multi-cultural organization.