RN / REGISTERED NURSE - PRE-ANESTHESIA TESTING

Why Beebe?

Become part of the Beebe team-an inclusive, mission-driven organization located in a vibrant coastal community. At Beebe, you'll build a rewarding career while making a meaningful impact on the health and well-being of our patients. Join a team committed to excellence, collaboration, and compassionate care, and experience the fulfillment that comes from supporting a community that trusts and values the work you do every day.

In addition to competitive compensation and wellness benefits (medical, dental, vision and prescription) Beebe Healthcare also offers:

• Sign-on and Referral Bonuses for select positions
• Tuition Assistance up to $5,250
• Paid Time Off
• Long Term Sick accrual
• Employer Contribution Plan
• Free Short and Long-Term Disability for Full Time employees
• Zero copay for drugs on prescription plan for certain conditions
• College Bound 529 Savings Plan
• Life Insurance
• Beebe Perks via WorkAdvantage
• Employee Assistance Program
• Pet Insurance

Overview

The Pre-Anesthesia Testing (PAT) Registered Nurse is a clinically competent, licensed professional who demonstrates expertise in perioperative nursing care. This role is responsible for delivering comprehensive, patient-centered care to surgical patients during the pre-anesthesia phase, ensuring optimal readiness for procedures.

The PAT RN utilizes the nursing process-assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation-to coordinate and provide safe, effective perioperative care. Through thorough preoperative evaluations, patient education, and interdisciplinary collaboration, the nurse identifies potential risks, supports clinical decision-making, and promotes positive surgical outcomes.

This individual serves as a key clinical resource, applying advanced knowledge of perioperative standards, anesthesia requirements, and patient safety practices to ensure continuity of care throughout the surgical experience.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive pre-operative patient assessments, collecting, interpreting, documenting, and communicating pertinent clinical data relevant to surgical care.
• Perform and document accurate medication reconciliation during patient phone interviews, ensuring all medications are clearly identified on the Medication Reconciliation Sheet.
• Utilize the nursing process-assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation-to deliver safe, effective, and patient-centered pre-operative care.
• Develop individualized care plans based on patient assessment data to support intraoperative and perioperative needs.
• Provide direct patient care addressing both physical and psychological needs in preparation for surgery.
• Continuously evaluate patient responses to interventions, modifying care plans to achieve optimal outcomes.
• Deliver thorough, accurate, and complete documentation of all pre-operative care activities in accordance with organizational standards.
• Demonstrate proficiency in clinical documentation and system use, including Invision, Gold, and ORSOS processes.
• Educate patients and their caregivers by providing clear explanations and rationales for treatments, tests, procedures, and pre-operative requirements.
• Deliver detailed pre-operative instructions to patients and responsible caregivers prior to discharge from the PAT area.
• Apply knowledge of pain management principles to assess, educate, and support patients throughout the pre-operative phase.
• Demonstrate strong critical thinking, prioritization, and time management skills in a fast-paced pre-operative environment.
• Maintain accountability for the appropriate handling, cost-effective use, and care of departmental supplies and equipment.
• Ensure efficient resource utilization while supporting quality patient care and operational effectiveness.
• Exhibit thorough understanding of pre-operative nursing concepts, demonstrating both the "why" and "how" of clinical practices.

Qualifications

• Must possess current hospital experience (within the past 5 years)
• Prefer minimum of 1 year recent perioperative experience.
• Must complete Point of Care Testing training as part of Department Orientation.
• Must be knowledgeable regarding the nursing process and its application--assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation.

Credentials

• RN - Registered Nurse
• BLS - Basic Life Saving certification

Education

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program

Entry

USD $36.20/Hr.

Max

USD $59.73/Hr.