Registered Nurse, PAT

Description

The PAT Registered Nurse performs a verbal assessment with the patient prior to admission via a phone interview as well as collects the patient’s medical history from previous medical records. The RN works closely with the anesthesia department in coordinating the patient’s needs.

Requirements

• Graduate of accredited School of Nursing
• Current Licensure as Registered Nurse in the State of Georgia or eligible to obtain
• Current BLS for Healthcare Provide certification
• Current ACLS certification
• Minimum 2 years of OR, Pre-Op/Recovery or ICU experience
• Experience in Ambulatory Surgery Center preferred
• Possess a good working knowledge of nursing theory, practice, and legal aspects of nursing, and techniques, care and use of equipment used in an ambulatory surgery center setting
• Knowledge of electronic medical records system
• Ability to keep a positive attitude in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Must be able to work in a self-directed environment with little supervision 
• Must be detailed oriented
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skill
• Telephone voice/speech pattern is articulate and has a pleasant tone
• Strong sense of discretion and professionalism