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The Preadmission Testing (PAT) Nurse is a registered professional nurse responsible for the comprehensive pre-operative assessment and preparation of patients scheduled for surgical or procedural interventions. This includes identifying and addressing potential health risks, optimizing patient health prior to surgery, providing education, and ensuring seamless coordination of care between the patient, surgical team, anesthesia, and other healthcare providers. The PAT Nurse plays a critical role in promoting patient safety, reducing surgical complications, and improving patient outcomes.
Job Responsibility:
Conduct thorough and systematic pre-operative patient assessments, including medical history, surgical history, social history, allergies, medication reconciliation, and review of systems
Perform a comprehensive physical assessment, focusing on systems relevant to the planned procedure and anesthesia
Evaluate patient's understanding of the planned procedure, anesthesia, and recovery process
Collaborate with the surgical team, anesthesia providers, and other specialists to optimize the patient's health status prior to surgery
Identify and communicate any abnormal findings or potential contraindications for surgery to the appropriate healthcare providers
Facilitate further diagnostic testing or specialist consultations as indicated by the patient's assessment
Implement interventions to mitigate identified risks
Provide clear, concise, and individualized pre-operative education to patients and their families
Address patient questions and concerns, providing emotional support and alleviating anxiety
Obtain and verify informed consent for surgical procedures and anesthesia
Requirements:
Graduate of an accredited school of nursing, upon hire