Pre-Assessment Testing Registered Nurse (PAT RN)

Atlas-Healthcare-Partners-LLC; Grand Rapids Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Atlas-Healthcare-Partners-LLC is seeking a Full-Time Pre-Assessment Testing Nurse to guide patients through the pre-op process and coordinate care across the surgical team. The role emphasizes clear communication with patients, physicians, and staff in a fast-paced ambulatory setting.

Responsibilities include gathering documents, performing health assessments, medication reconciliation, and ensuring BMI guidelines are followed.

Qualifications

• Current RN or LPN license in the practice state is required.
• BLS and ACLS certifications are required.
• PALS certification is required within 90 days of start date.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate pre-assessment documents and tests 1–3 days before surgery to prevent delays.
• Perform a full health assessment and reconcile medications.
• Follow admission criteria and BMI guidelines as directed.
• Assist patients with completing the pre-assessment module and manage PAT files.
• Serve as liaison across care teams to ensure high-quality patient care.
• Provide PAT nursing care in the pre-op area under medical staff direction.
• Greet and assist patients, visitors, physicians, and staff as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

RN or LPN license

BLS

ACLS

PALS within 90 days

Job description

FULL-TIME

POSITION SUMMARY

The Pre-Assessment Testing Nurse provides the highest level of patient care and will help guide patients through our pre-assessment process as they prepare for surgery. The Pre-Assessment Testing Nurse must have excellent communication skills as they will be working closely with our patients, physicians, physician office staff, and other staff members throughout the surgery center. The Pre-Assessment Testing Nurse is expected to have a high-level of comfort working in a fast-paced, changing environment while managing multiple priorities.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Ensures all needed documents/tests are present on charts one to three days prior to the scheduled procedure while taking appropriate action to prevent delays and ensure the safest patient care on the day of surgery.
• Obtain a full patient health assessment and complete a medication reconciliation.
• Follow the admission criteria as set forth by the Medical Director and organization.
• Ensure BMI guidelines are being followed.
• Assist patients with completing a pre-assessment module in Passport one to three days prior to the date of surgery.
• Maintain PAT files on all outpatient surgeries.
• The Pre-assessment nurse will function as a liaison between all members of the health care team internally and externally to ensure coordination of high-quality patient care.
• Provides nursing care in the pre-op department as directed by medical staff and in accordance with PAT Nurse protocol and organizational company objectives and policies.
• Possess strong leadership and critical thinking skills.
• May provide general support to the surgery center, including greeting and assisting patients, visitors, physicians, and ancillary personnel.
• Other duties as assigned.

Performs all functions according to established policies, procedures, regulatory and accreditation requirements, as well as applicable professional standards. Provides all customers with an excellent service experience by consistently demonstrating our core and leader behaviors each and every day.

NOTE:

The essential functions are intended to describe the general content of and requirements of this position and are not intended to be an exhaustive statement of duties. Specific tasks or responsibilities will be documented as outlined by the incumbent's immediate manager.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• A current valid Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license in the state of practice is required.
• Current BLS and ACLS required.
• Certification is required. Requires skills and abilities typically attained with at least 1 year of recent RN or LPN experience, preferably in an ambulatory setting. *PALS certification required within 90 days of start date is assigned ASC services pediatrics.

Level I: 0-3 years of experience

Standard: 3+ years of experience

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• A current valid Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license in the state of practice is required.
• Requires skills and abilities typically attained with at least 3-5 years of recent RN or LPN PAT experience, preferably in an ambulatory setting.