Pre Admission Testing

Job Description

Job Description

NOTE: this position works at our River Oaks Hospital located at the following address. This position is not a remote position

River Oaks Hospital

4200 Twelve Oaks Hospital

Houston, Texas 77027

The Pre-Admission Testing (PAT) Nurse is responsible for coordinating and completing comprehensive

preoperative medical reviews for patients scheduled for surgical or procedural services. The PAT Nurse

ensures patients are medically optimized for surgery by collecting health information, reviewing

diagnostic testing, identifying potential risks, coordinating with providers, and educating

patients regarding their upcoming procedure.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

· Review medical history, surgical history, allergies, medications, and previous anesthesia

history by phone or in person document all findings in electronic medical record.

· Assess patients for medical conditions that may impact surgical readiness.

· Identify patients requiring additional medical clearance or specialty consultation.

. Medical Record Review

· Review physician orders and surgical scheduling information for completeness.

· Verify informed consent, history and physical, laboratory results, EKGs, imaging, and other

required documentation.

· Ensure all required preoperative testing is completed before the day of surgery.

· Identify missing documentation and coordinate with physician offices to obtain necessary

records.

Coordination of Care

· Communicate with surgeons, anesthesia providers, primary care physicians, specialists,

and office staff regarding patient readiness.

· Coordinate medical clearances and follow up on outstanding testing.

· Notify leadership and scheduling staff of patients who are not cleared for surgery.

· Escalate concerns that could delay or cancel scheduled procedures.

Patient Education

· Educate patients regarding:

· Preoperative fasting (NPO) guidelines.

· Medication instructions.

· Arrival time and registration process.

· Transportation requirements.

· Answer patient questions and reinforce physician instructions.

· Document all education provided.

Documentation

· Complete all required nursing documentation accurately and timely.

· Ensure patient charts are complete prior to surgery.

Physical Requirements · Ability to sit or stand for extended periods. · Frequent use of telephone and computer. · Ability to lift up to 25 pounds occasionally. · Ability to perform repetitive hand and keyboard movements. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities · Excellent critical thinking skills. · Strong organizational and time-management abilities. · Ability to prioritize multiple tasks. · Ability to work independently while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. · Strong customer service skills with patients, physicians, and staff. Performance Expectations · Maintain complete and accurate patient records. · Ensure all surgical patients are appropriately prepared before the day of surgery. · Reduce same-day surgical delays and cancellations related to incomplete testing or documentation. · Demonstrate professionalism, accountability, and excellent customer service. · Adhere to all facility policies, regulatory requirements, and standards of care. · Demonstrates the spirit of philosophy, mission, and values of the hospital through words and actions and implements them into departmental processes, programs, and the working environment. · Apply the principles and values of customer service and continuous quality improvement while performing day to day activities of the position. · Maintains and protects confidentiality regarding all aspects of patient care, personnel and strategic issues. Adheres to Confidentiality Policy. · Maintains positive working relationships and fosters cooperative work environment. Adheres to the hospital’s compliance program. · Displays honesty and mutual respect when communicating with peers and other departments. · Following through on problems that may compromise effective job performance by using appropriate chain of command. · Adheres to safety practices and meets requirements of National Patient Safety Goals. · Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS (Education, Experience and Certifications)

Qualifications

Current Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) license in the State of Texas.

Current American Heart Association BLS certification required.

ACLS preferred.

Minimum one year of acute care or perioperative nursing experience preferred.

Knowledge of perioperative standards, patient assessment, and surgical workflows.

Strong communication, organizational, and critical thinking skills. Proficient in electronic medical records (EMR).

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of Microsoft Office.

Must be eligible to work in the United States.

Ability to write concise, legible documentation in patient’s medical record. Knowledge of nursing

care methods and procedures. Rhythm recognition, knowledge of medical terminology and

abbreviations. Ability to communicate effectively in English both verbally and in writing. Ability to

work with other members of the healthcare team to meet patient’s needs. Ability to interact in a

positive manner and to communicate well with patients, families, coworkers, employees,

supervisors and other hospital employees.

WORKING CONDITIONS, MENTAL AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Lifting objects more than fifty (50) pounds with frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects

weighing up to twenty (20) pounds.

• Ability to stand on non-carpeted, composite surfaces for extended periods of time, stoop,

kneel, crouch and/or crawl, reach, use fine finger movement, speak and hear.

• Ability to walk long distances on a regular basis. Indoor climate controlled, well lighted and well

ventilated. •

• May be subjected to unpleasant sights and odors, stressful situations and hazardous or

infectious agents where judgment as to precautions needed to be taken is essential.

• Climate control and ambient temperature variances may be experienced and required by

patient care and needs of the surgical team.

• Hours of duty may be irregular or unexpectedly extended due to the requirement of patient

care.

· OSHA TASK CATEGORY I: The normal procedure involves potential exposure to blood, body

fluids or tissue. Universal Precautions with patients should be adhered to in the unlikely event

of accidental exposure with ready access to first aid. Protective devices should be worn by the

employee when performing tasks that may cause exposure.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with a job.

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Company Description

In - Person position in Dallas Tx

Company Description

In - Person position in Dallas Tx