Job Description
Job Description
At OrthoNY's brand new Ambulatory Surgery Center in Saratoga Springs, NY, you'll be the clinical bridge between patient and procedure — coordinating with providers, reviewing critical data, and ensuring nothing is missed before surgery day. It's an opportunity to bring your expertise to a state-of-the-art facility and be part of building something exceptional.
Monday-Friday
Position Summary:
The Pre-Admission Testing Nurse is a vital member of the team, responsible for conducting comprehensive pre-operative assessments of patients. This role ensures that each patient is thoroughly evaluated and prepared for surgery, contributing to their safety and overall surgical outcomes.
Responsibilities:
- Conduct thorough assessments of patients scheduled for surgical or invasive procedures to evaluate their physical and emotional readiness;
- Contact primary care to obtain results of labs and clearance;
- Review patient data received; review with anesthesiologist prior to day of surgery;
- Reach out to patient for further information as needed
- Review schedule for equipment needs and inventory;
- Other responsibilities as needed/assigned.
Qualifications:
- Current unrestricted NYS RN license;
- Minimum 5 years of experience as an RN preferred;
- Ability to effectively communicate with providers, patients and peers;
- Previous PAT or surgical experience:
- Capable of decision making when applicable.
- Comfortable working independently in a fast-paced, high-volume environment