Santa Cruz Surgery Center is excited to announce we are currently hiring for full-time a Pre-Admission Testing (PAT)/Advice Nurse. This is an in-house position working primarily in our beautiful, new business office and floating to the surgery center as needed.
The PAT/Advice Nurse Responsibilities:
- Demonstrates pre-operative clinical expertise.
- Provides 100% clinical services for the PAT by planning and coordinating peri-operative patients undergoing surgical and endoscopic procedures for a variety of surgical specialties.
- Maintains effective line of communication with providers, their offices, as well as with the patient and/or the patient's representative.
- Effectively follows through with maintaining accuracy of the patient chart while confirming all necessary clearances/testing has been obtained for a positive, safe surgical experience.
- Provide direct patient care activities such as, but not limited to pre-operative patient preparation and assessment, patient education, assist with break and lunch relief in the Pre-Operative and Post Anesthesia Care Unit.
Minimum Requirements:
- Current Unincumbered California Registered Nurse License
- ACLS/BLS certifications
- 2 years Nursing Experience, preferably in an ASC including Pre-Operative and PACU setting.
- Exceptional Critical Thinking Skills
- Highly Organized
- Exemplary Customer Service Skills
- Ability to work independently as well as a part of a collaborative team
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $70.00 - $80.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Free parking
- Health insurance
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Medical specialties:
Physical setting:
Standard shift:
Supplemental pay types:
- Overtime pay
- Quarterly bonus
Weekly schedule:
Experience:
- Nursing: 2 years (Required)
License/Certification:
- BLS Certification (Preferred)
- RN (Preferred)
Work Location: In person