Registered Nurse - Pre-Admission Testing

Pre-Admission Testing RN

At York Hospital, were more than a hospital. We are a team of providers, clinicians and staff members offering expertise within a hospital setting, our community sites, and physician practices located throughout Southern Maine and the NH seacoast. Our caregivers commitment is to make a positive difference in the lives of one another, our patients and our community by instilling our vision of Loving Kindness for all. $20,000 SIGN ON BONUS FOR SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE! We have a new opportunity for an experienced Pre-Admission Testing RN. This is a full time, 40hrs/wk opening working M-F 8:00am - 4:30pm days.

The PAT Nurse is a professional Registered Nurse who is responsible for:

• Pre-op interviews, screening and pre-op teaching/education of patients undergoing surgical or other invasive procedures with or without anesthesia/sedation in our York Hospital surgical department to assure that the patient is properly prepared for the experience.
• The nurse via telephone collects comprehensive health histories and develops a plan of care designed to meet the pre-anesthesia, physical, psychological, educational, socio-cultural and spiritual needs of the patient and their family.
• This nurse prepares the patient/family/significant other for his or her experience throughout the peri-anesthesia continuum.
• This nurse has excellent interviewing and assessment skills that are used to identify potential or actual problems that may occur.
• This nurse is responsible for retrieval and review of pre op testing including labs, EKGs, cardiac reports, radiology reports and physician clearances.
• This nurse pre-screens patients using set criteria to assess if further evaluation is needed prior to surgery by surgeon, anesthesiologist or other discipline.
• This nurse recognizes and manages identified problems to minimize cancellations of surgery or procedure.
• This nurse communicates any issues to physicians and other members of the health care team to ensure the highest quality of patient care is provided.

In order to help us continue to provide exceptional care, were looking for you to have these skills:

• Two or more years of ASU/PACU/OR experience.
• An active RN License.
• BLS certification is required.
• BSN is preferred.

York Hospital is an equal opportunity employer.