RN - Pre-Admission Testing (Pre Op Phone RN) – FULL TIME

We are seeking a compassionate and experienced Registered Nurse (RN) to join our Pre-Admission Testing (PAT) team full time. The ideal candidate will have a solid background in critical care nursing, with proven skills in patient assessment. Strong communication, organization, and teamwork abilities are essential. This role plays a vital part in ensuring the safety, comfort, and overall care of our surgical patients.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Review weekly surgical schedules and update, looking for new cases.
• Check emails and follow up on incomplete orders & clearances. File them in appropriate folders until they are ready to be added to the patient chart.
• Manage patient medical history through One Medical Passport (OMP). One Medical Passport is our secure online patient portal where patients go to complete their health history prior to surgery. If a patient is unable or unwilling to complete the information on OMP the PAT nurse will assist them.
• Collect complete drug history, record allergies, and flag latex allergies in the scheduling system.
• Based on pre-operative arrival times, determine when a patient needs to be NPO per anesthesia guidelines.
• Communicate with patients via phone, verifying health history and preparing them for the "day of surgery" by providing key details such as arrival times, do's & dont's the day of surgery, etc.
• Follow anesthesia guidelines for surgical clearance and accurately assess results of pre-operative screening data and distribute the data to the appropriate clinical staff when needed.
• Ensure all required testing is done before surgery to reduce cancellations and delays.
• Verify orders and schedules for accuracy; prepare consent forms for patient signatures on surgery day.
• Organize and label patient charts for efficient admission and assessment.
• Communicate and coordinate with the scheduler, Medical Director, Director of Nursing, and clinical staff.

REQUIREMENTS

• ADN with relevant experience; BSN preferred
• Current KS RN license required (or multi-state including KS)
• A minimum of 2-3 years of nursing experience in a critical care setting, such as OR, ICU, PACU or equivalent is preferred.
• Previous PAT or telephonic nursing experience is preferred
• Excellent oral and written communication skills required
• Must be comfortable speaking with patients on the phone