The PAT unit prepares surgical patients for upcoming procedures by ensuring they are clinically ready and well-informed prior to surgery
Job Summary
The PAT unit prepares surgical patients for upcoming procedures by ensuring they are clinically ready and well-informed prior to surgery.
This Registered Nurse (RN) position is responsible for providing pre-admission workups for surgery in a clinic-style setting, with a strong emphasis on patient and family counseling, education, and customer relations.
The RN plays a key role in coordinating care across multiple disciplines and maintains regular communication with staff, physicians, and other healthcare professionals to ensure continuity and quality of care.
Matching Summary
The PAT unit prepares surgical patients for upcoming procedures by ensuring they are clinically ready and well-informed prior to surgery.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Patient education and counseling
Comprehensive health histories
Surgical consent process
Care coordination across disciplines
Patient response assessment
Nice-to-have
Teamwork and innovation focus
Clinical excellence support
Customer relations emphasis
Key Requirements
Active Kentucky RN license
Current BCLS certification
Minimum one year clinical experience
One year perioperative nursing experience preferred