RN Preadmission Testing

The Preadmission (Pre-Admission Testing / PAT) RN prepares patients for procedures by conducting assessments, coordinating diagnostic testing, educating patients, and collaborating with the care team to ensure surgical readiness.

• →Conduct comprehensive medical history interviews and physical assessments.
• →Perform or coordinate diagnostic tests such as EKGs, labs, and X-rays.
• →Educate patients and families on pre- and post-procedural expectations.
• →Reconcile medications and communicate risks to providers.
• →Document assessments and results in the electronic health record accurately and timely.
• →Collaborate with proceduralists, anesthesia, and multidisciplinary teams.
• →Other duties as assigned.

• Minimum: Associate degree as a Registered Nurse from an accredited school of nursing
• Preferred: Bachelor's Degree as a Registered Nurse from an accredited school of nursing

• Minimum: Two (2) years previous ambulatory surgery, endoscopy, Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU), critical care and/or strong medical/surgical nursing experience
• Preferred: Five (5) or more years of above experience with Endoscopy Nurse (SNGA), Certified Ambulatory Perianesthesia Nurse (CAPA) or Certified Anesthesia Nurse (CPAN).

• Licensed to practice as an RN in the state of Indiana by date of hire or transfer to the position.
• BLS (American Heart Association)
• ACLS (American Heart Association)