Job PurposeThe PAT Nurse provides preoperative assessments and instructions to prepare patients for surgery.Duties and Responsibilities- Initiates preoperative assessment and care to pre-surgical patients using the nursing process- Responsible and accountable for pre-procedural testing, documenting and communication patient history- Provides preoperative instructions and education to patients prior to surgery- Discusses and arranges post-operative follow up care for patients- Reviews physician orders to ensure necessary tests and preoperative labs are complete- Evaluates and screens patients for any possible complications- Communicates with the surgeon, office nursing staff, triage, scheduling and OR staff as needed- Works collaboratively with the other team members to assure the safe and accurate delivery of patient care- Assess the patient's condition and addresses their needs before and during surgery- Has regular and predictable attendance- Adheres to ADSC policies and procedures- Performs other duties as assignedKnowledge, Skills and Abilities- Prior PAT nurse experience- Knowledge and experience in ASC, operating room or ASC nursing care- Competence in assessing, treating and caring for patients based on age-specific needs- Ability to set priorities and provide direction to others that promotes efficiency on the unit- Ability to correlate clinical data with patient's medical and nursing care- Effective communication and positive interpersonal skills- Ability to maintain patient confidentiality- Ability to transcribe physicians orders accurately and read labels and instructions completelySupervisionReports directly to the Director of Nursing and AdministratorRequirementsMinimum Qualifications- Graduate of an Accredited School of Nursing- Current nursing licensure to practice in the State of Texas, successful completion of Basic Cardiac Life Support Course; ALCS required and PALS preferred- Two years' experience in perioperative nursing preferred- Bilingual preferredWorking ConditionsEnvironmental ConditionsMedical Office environment, Ambulatory Surgery CenterPhysical ConditionsMust be able to work as scheduled.
Good visual acuity and accurate color vision.
Ability to lift/transfer patients in excess of 100 pounds, which may require pushing, pulling and essentially utilizing a full range of body movement.
Ability to push a gurney with a 150-pound patient on it.
Ability to stand, walk, stop, kneel, crouch and/or crawl.
Ability to reach, grasp, use fine finger movement and feel fine sensation to discern temperature, texture, size and shape.
Ability to lift 25-pound instrument trays.
Ability to push heavy equipment on wheels within the OR suite.
Ability to wear lead apron.
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