RN Pre Admission Testing -PT

Regent Surgical; Haverhill (MA); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

Regent Surgical Health in Massachusetts is seeking a Pre Admission Testing RN (PAT) to act as a patient advocate and coordinate preoperative assessments. The PAT RN supports the center's goals and collaborates with physicians to gather necessary information for quality patient care.

This 20-hour position offers a hybrid orientation with an option for full remote work after orientation, with potential cross-training to pre-op and PACU and responsibilities across patient interviews, planning,

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Current RN license in appropriate State.
• Minimum of two years nursing experience.
• BLS, ACLS, and PALS certification (as required by individual ASC policy).
• Bachelor’s degree (preferred).
• ASC experience (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Assess patient and family needs to provide quality care during patient interview.
• Develop, discuss, and communicate a realistic plan of care for each patient, in collaboration with patient, family, and significant other.
• Demonstrate the skills and judgement necessary to implement medical plans of care and nursing interventions for the patient, coordinating with anesthesia providers.
• Evaluate and reassess identified issues, care provided, and patient’s responses to meet patient and family needs.
• Maintain up-to-date documentation of nursing care for the healthcare team to ensure quality care.
• Demonstrates respect and regard for the dignity of all patients, families, and staff.
• Follow exposure control plans/blood borne and airborne pathogens.
• Communicate arrival time and NPO instructions to patients as prescribed.
• Communicate special physician orders and ensure charting is accurate and timely.
• Will be cross trained to pre-op and PACU and work in those areas when requested.
• Respond to telephone inquiries regarding expressed needs of the caller.
• Thoroughly document all call encounters using manual or online information systems.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Skills

RN license

Nursing experience

BLS

ACLS

PALS

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing

Job description

About Regent Surgical Health

Since 2001, Regent Surgical Health has been a leader in developing and managing successful surgery center partnerships between hospitals and physicians. We continually improve and evolve the ASC model based on changing market conditions to stay ahead of emerging trends. From this perspective, our team has developed proprietary ASC ownership models that give both physicians and hospitals what they need to ensure long-term clinical and financial success.

About Regent Surgical Health

Since 2001, Regent Surgical Health has been a leader in developing and managing successful surgery center partnerships between hospitals and physicians. We continually improve and evolve the ASC model based on changing market conditions to stay ahead of emerging trends. From this perspective, our team has developed proprietary ASC ownership models that give both physicians and hospitals what they need to ensure long-term clinical and financial success.

Regent offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package as one way to recognize our employee's contribution to the success of the organization and our role in helping you and your family to be healthy, feel secure and maintain a work/life balance.

Pursuant to the ADA, Regent will provide reasonable accommodation(s) to all qualified employees with known disabilities, where their disability affects the performance of their essential job functions, except where doing so would be unduly disruptive or would result in undue hardship.

We do not discriminate in practices or employment opportunities on the basis of an individual's race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, or any other prohibited category set forth in federal or state regulations.

We are an equal opportunity employer.

About The Role

The Pre Admission Testing RN (PAT) acts as a patient advocate, providing continuity of care designed to meet individual patient needs through collaboration with other members of the health care team of the Surgical Center. The PAT RN supports the philosophy, objectives and goals of the Surgical Center, and works closely with physician offices to obtain pertinent information in order to provide quality care to individual patients.

This as a 20-hour position - orientation hybrid with option for full remote after orientation.

Duties/Responsibilities

What you'll do

• Assess patient and family needs to provide quality care to assigned patients during patient interview.
• Develop, discuss, and communicate a realistic plan of care for each patient, in collaboration with each patient, family, and significant other to address all identified needs during the preadmission process.
• Demonstrate the skills and judgement necessary to implement medical plans of care, nursing interventions, and procedures necessary for the care of the patient. Work closely with the anesthesia provider to pre-screen patients with health concerns by sharing lab results, physical assessment, or special needs of individuals with medical issues prior to the date of surgery.
• Evaluate and reassess the identified issues, care provided, and patient’s responses to meet patient, and family needs to ensure overall quality of care delivered.
• Maintain up-to-date and accurate documentation of nursing care provided to ensure the integration of information for use by the healthcare team to ensure quality care and communicate any potential concerns with team members as needed.
• Demonstrates respect and regard for the dignity of all patients, families, visitors, and fellow employees to ensure a professional, responsible, and courteous environment.
• Follow the Center exposure control plans/blood borne and airborne pathogens.
• Communicate arrival time and NPO instructions to patients as prescribed.
• Communicate special physician orders, and ensure patient charting is completed in an accurate, concise, and timely manner.
• Will be cross trained to pre-op and PACU and work in those areas when requested.
• Respond to telephone inquiries regarding expressed needs of the caller.
• Thoroughly document all call encounters utilizing manual and/or online information systems at the time of the call
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

Required

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
• Current RN license in appropriate State
• Minimum of two years nursing experience
• BLS, ACLS, and PALS certification (as required by individual ASC policy)

Preferred

• Bachelor’s degree
• ASC experience

Knowledge And Skills

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and abilities required.

Clinical Knowledge

• Demonstrate advanced knowledge of all phases of peri anesthesia nursing care according to ASPAN professional standards of care.
• Knowledge of physician preferences and expectations.
• Demonstrate knowledge of principles and methods of sterilization.