RN PATS - Surgery

Pre-Admission Testing Nurse

As an integral member of the Yale New Haven Health System (YNHHS) healthcare team, the Pre-Admission Testing (PAT) Nurse upholds the YNHHS mission, vision, values and strategic initiatives to provide the highest level of patient centered care. The RN practices professional nursing as a registered nurse within the legal and ethical framework established by the Connecticut Nurse Practice Act, American Nurses Association Scope and Standards for Nursing Practice, ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses and the YNHHS Professional Practice Model. The professional role of the RN is exemplified by the qualities of leadership, delegation, collaboration, effective communication, ensuring quality outcomes. YNHHS nurses practice in a framework outlined in our professional practice model, which states, "Achieving outcomes through Autonomy and Accountability". We value Nursing Professional Governance and use evidence and data to support our practice with the patient and family at the center, always. The RN provides care that:

Establishes and maintains a therapeutic relationship with the patient and family encompasses an understanding and integration of cultural and diversity into practice

Includes communicating and working collaboratively with the patient, family and health care team members

Includes respecting the patient's values, preferences, expressed needs and knowledge of the healthcare situation in holistic data collection, in formulating health care outcomes and in the evaluation process

The PAT Nurse will ensure patients are medically prepared for surgical and other invasive procedures. This position involves conducting thorough assessments, reviewing medical histories, coordinating diagnostic testing and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient safety, surgical readiness and set up for successful outcomes.

Perform verbal and physical evaluations, often via phone or in person, to gather medical history and current health status.

Review medical records: Analyze previous documentation to identify potential risks or complications.

Coordinate pre-op testing: Collaborate with surgical teams: Communicate findings to anesthesia, surgeons, and other departments to ensure safe care planning.

Document thoroughly: Address patient concerns, escalate medical issues, and ensure timely follow-up that may delay or complicate procedures.

Performs other duties as assigned by nursing leadership.

Standards of Practice: RN practice is guided by the ANA Scope and Standards of Practice (2015). The Standards of Practice describe a competent level of nursing care as demonstrated by utilizing the nursing process components of assessment, diagnosis, outcomes identification, planning, implementation and evaluation.

Standards of Professional Performance: The ANA Standards of Professional Performance (2015) describe a competent level of behavior in the professional role, including activities related to: ethics, culturally congruent practice, communication, collaboration, leadership, education, evidence-based practice and research, quality of practice professional practice evaluation, resource utilization and environmental health.

Evidence-Based Practice and Research: The RN integrates evidence and research findings into practice Quality of Practice: The RN contributes to quality nursing practice. Professional Practice Evaluation: The RN evaluates owns' and others' nursing practice. Resource Utilization: The RN utilizes appropriate resources to plan provide and sustain evidence -based nursing services that are safe, effective and fiscally responsible Environmental Health: The RN practices in an environmentally safe and healthy manner.

Graduation from an accredited school of nursing. All newly hired registered nurses must have current Basic Current Life Support (BCLS) certification or must obtain within one month of hire.

Minimum of three (3) years nursing experience preferably in perioperative services, PACU or surgical nursing setting including GI and Cath Lab.

Licensed and a currently registered nurse in the State of Connecticut. Experienced in both in-person and remote telehealth models, including hybrid workflows. Maintains full Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) compliance across all modalities, ensuring patient privacy and data security in virtual and physical environments. Demonstrates agility in IT troubleshooting, quickly resolving technical issues to maintain continuity of care. Skilled in adapting workflows to meet patient and operational needs across diverse care settings.

May be exposed to infectious diseases. Moderate stress and risk of injury from patient care. Yale New Haven Health