Pre-Assessment Testing RN-Surgery Center

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.   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.