Registered Nurse (RN) - Pre Admission Testing (onsite)

Part time/40 hours per pay

Varied dayshift hours

The Onsite PAT RN is a registered nurse (RN) who partners with and advocates for patients/families/significant others to provide physical, emotional and spiritual support which impacts patient outcomes in a safe environment. The PAT RN provides clinical access management by performing risk stratified assessments via telephone or during a PAT visit to collaborate and communicate with the multidisciplinary team caring for patients requiring Anesthesia Services. The PAT RN functions in a versatile role that demonstrates professionalism and promotes excellence and autonomy in the practice of Nursing. The PAT RN utilizes the nursing process in conjunction with evidence-based principles and established “Premier Health Pre-Procedure Anesthesia Guidelines” to care for a diverse patient population within the department scope of service.

The PAT RN serves as guide, healer, collaborator, teacher, leader and sentry. The PAT RN collaborates with and guides care delivered by the inter-professional team. The PAT RN is accountable for compliance with the Ohio Nurse Practice Act, Nursing Code of Ethics and applicable regulatory standards.

Education

Minimum Level of Education Required: *Bachelor's degree

*Please Note: For Premier Health Nurses hired prior to June 4, 2014, a Bachelor’s Degree is preferred, but not required if Peri-Anesthesia experience is present and requirements are met.

Additional requirements:

§ Type of degree: Nursing

§ Area of Study or Major: Nursing

§ Preferred Educational Qualifications: N/A

§ Position specific testing requirement: N/A

Licensure/Certification/Registration

§ Valid Ohio RN license

§ Current CPR certification required at the time of hire; BLS AHA CPR

Experience

Minimum Level of Experience Required: 3 - 5 years of job related experience

Prior job title or occupational experience: N/A

Prior specific functional responsibilities: N/A

Preferred experience: Peri-Anesthesia Experience 3-5 Years; and/or minimum of 3 years Medical-Surgical Inpatient Experience

Other experience requirements: Ambulatory and/or Outpatient Setting, Competency of Phlebotomy and performing 12 Lead EKG’s is preferable, but not required if candidate is willing to train, perform, and maintain these competencies.

Knowledge/Skills

o Must be able to multitask with constant interruptions while maintaining a pleasant demeanor

o Computer Knowledge and Experience, including keyboarding, Microsoft Product Application, Smartphone, Downloading Apps, Multifactor Authentication, Agility with learning new technology and applications, i.e. Cisco, etc.

o EPIC EMR Knowledge, Experience, Comfort and Maneuverability

o Strong Organization Skills

o Effective interpersonal and communication skills