Registered Nurse, Pre-Admission Testing

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