Preadmission Testing RN - Outpatient Surgery

United Surgical Partners International; Winter Park (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, and Rx

Life and AD&D

Disability insurance

FSAs and HSAs

401(k) retirement plan

Paid holidays and vacation

Job summary

University Surgical Center is hiring a Pre Admission Testing Registered Nurse (PAT RN) to organize and direct activities in accordance with nursing standards and federal/state guidelines. The RN will contact patients prior to surgery, assess medical history, provide preadmission teaching, and care for adult patients, including geriatrics.

Reporting to the Pre-op/PACU Supervisor, the PAT RN will perform duties 1–15 as listed and participate in maintaining patient safety, confidentiality, and

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited RN School of Nursing.
• Active RN license in the state.
• BLS, ACLS, or PALS as required by the center.
• A minimum of 1 year experience working as a Pre Admissions Nurse.
• Ability to make decisions based on nursing judgment.

Responsibilities

• Plans and prepares for the preadmission of the patient.
• Meets all required deadlines and sets priorities.
• Delivers direct patient care and documents nursing assessments.
• Uses nursing process to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care.
• Acts as a patient advocate and maintains confidentiality.
• Performs timely patient assessments and reassessments with proper documentation.
• Implements physician’s orders safely and communicates patient responses.
• Maintains BLS and ACLS certifications and keeps needed equipment skills current.
• Documents all records according to policies and procedures.
• Assesses information on AdvantX and maintains patient confidentiality.
• Handles stressful situations effectively to fulfill duties.

Skills

Nursing judgment

Clinical assessment

Education

RN degree or diploma

Job description

University Surgical Center is hiring a Pre Admission Testing Registered Nurse (PAT RN) to organize and direct activities in accordance with nursing standards and federal/state guidelines. The RN will contact patients prior to surgery, assess medical history, provide preadmission teaching, and care for adult patients, including geriatrics.

Reporting to the Pre-op/PACU Supervisor, the PAT RN will perform duties 1–15 as listed and participate in maintaining patient safety, confidentiality, and