Registered Nurse - Digestive Health Pre-Admission Testing

Pre-Admission Testing Nurse

The Pre-Admission Testing (PAT) nurse serves to prepare patients undergoing diagnostic and therapeutic needs in the gastroenterology (GI) endoscopy department and other special testing procedures. The GI endoscopy suites serve both outpatient and inpatient needs located in Camden, Mount Laurel, Willingboro and Moorestown.

The most common gastroenterology procedures are upper endoscopy, colonoscopy, endoscopic ultrasounds (EUS), endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP), and many other special testing procedures such as bronchoscopy and electroconvulsive therapy.

All endoscopy units are staffed by surgical schedulers, patient service representatives, nurses, and GI technicians, anesthesiology and GI physicians. The PAT nurse must be familiar with all roles and procedures in the GI Unit.

Epic OpTime is used as our EMR system. You must be able to navigate through Epic and have a great understanding of medical conditions and medications that relate to procedural preparation and patient education.

Experience Required

• Requires 2 Years Acute Care Experience (Med Surg, ICU, ER, etc.); GI or Pre Admission Testing Experience Preferred
• Strong Computer Skills Needed

Education Requirements

• Graduate of NLN accredited School of Nursing

License/Certification Requirements

• Current NJ-RN License (Registered Nurse)
• Current American Heart Association BLS

Special Requirements

• 9-5:30p Monday-Friday only

Salary Min ($)

USD $48.72

Salary Max ($)

USD $73.64