RN Preadmission

Paycom - ATS; Minot (ND); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Paycom - ATS in Minot, ND, seeks an RN Preadmission to conduct comprehensive preoperative assessments, review medical histories, reconcile medications, and identify risk factors to ensure surgical readiness.

You will educate patients, document findings in the EHR, coordinate with anesthesia and surgical teams, and support timely medical clearance while promoting patient safety during care transitions in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Current RN license in North Dakota or compact licensure.
• CPR certification required within orientation period.
• Experience in preadmission or perioperative settings is a plus.
• Ability to review medical histories and reconcile medications accurately.

Responsibilities

• Perform preoperative nursing assessments including medical history review.
• Identify risk factors affecting surgical readiness and educate patients.
• Document assessment findings and teaching in the EHR for decision-making.
• Collaborate with anesthesia and surgical teams to optimize patient preparedness.
• Communicate abnormal findings promptly to supervising providers.
• Support quality-improvement and safety initiatives in preadmission services.

Skills

Interview patients

Medication reconciliation

Education delivery

Documentation in EHR

Coordination with teams

Education

ND RN license (or compact)

CPR certification

Tools

EHR system

Job description

Position Summary:The RN Preadmission conducts comprehensive preoperative assessments to ensure patients are medically prepared for upcoming surgical or procedural care. This role gathers detailed health histories, reviews medications, identifies potential risk factors, and provides individualized education to support safe, informed patient preparation. Working collaboratively with surgeons, anesthesia providers, and perioperative teams, the RN Preadmission helps ensure accurate documentation, timely medical clearance, and smooth coordination across care transitions. As part of a supportive, team-oriented environment, this position promotes patient safety, reduces procedural delays, and contributes to a well-organized, positive surgical experience.Key Responsibilities:Perform preoperative nursing assessments, including medical history review, medication reconciliation, and identification of potential risk factors that may affect surgical readiness.Conduct preadmission interviews and provide tailored pre- and postoperative education to help patients understand instructions, expectations, and recovery considerations.Document assessment findings, teaching, and care-coordination activities accurately within the electronic health record to support clinical decision-making.Collaborate with anesthesia, surgical teams, and other departments to address clinical concerns, ensure required testing is completed, and optimize patient preparedness.Evaluate screening results and communicate abnormal findings promptly to appropriate providers to support timely clearance and safe surgical planning.Participate in quality-improvement, safety, and departmental initiatives that enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of preadmission services.Licenses and Certifications Required:Current or temporary RN license in ND or compact RN licensureCPR certification required within orientation periodEducational Requirements:N/AExperience Requirements:Experience preferred, but not requiredSpecial Skills or Training Requirements:N/APhysical Requirements:The RN Preadmission regularly sits or stands for extended periods while conducting interviews, reviewing records, and entering documentation. The role requires periodic walking to clinical areas, storage locations, or consultation spaces, along with occasional lifting or carrying of educational materials and supplies. Adequate vision, hearing, and manual dexterity are essential for reviewing clinical information, communicating with patients and providers, and operating computer and office equipment.Environmental Requirements:This position functions primarily in an office and clinic-based environment with routine interaction with patients preparing for surgical or procedural care. The RN may encounter individuals with varying health conditions, requiring adherence to infection-control practices and standard precautions. The work includes managing multiple tasks, coordinating with several departments, and handling time-sensitive information in a fast-paced setting that may include frequent interruptions.