About this role
Job Summary
The Preadmission (Pre-Admission Testing / PAT) RN prepares patients for procedures by conducting assessments, coordinating diagnostic testing, educating patients, and collaborating with the care team to ensure surgical readiness.
Job Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive medical history interviews and physical assessments.
- Perform or coordinate diagnostic tests such as EKGs, labs, and X-rays.
- Educate patients and families on pre- and post-procedural expectations.
- Reconcile medications and communicate risks to providers.
- Document assessments and results in the electronic health record accurately and timely.
- Collaborate with proceduralists, anesthesia, and multidisciplinary teams.
- Other duties as assigned.
Education Requirements
- Minimum: Associate degree as a Registered Nurse from an accredited school of nursing
- Preferred: Bachelor's Degree as a Registered Nurse from an accredited school of nursing
Experience Requirements
- Minimum: Two (2) years previous ambulatory surgery, endoscopy, Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU), critical care and/or strong medical/surgical nursing experience
- Preferred: Five (5) or more years of above experience with Endoscopy Nurse (SNGA), Certified Ambulatory Perianesthesia Nurse (CAPA) or Certified Anesthesia Nurse (CPAN).
License / Certification Requirements
- Licensed to practice as an RN in the state of Indiana by date of hire or transfer to the position.
- BLS (American Heart Association)
- ACLS (American Heart Association)