Pre-Assessment Testing Nurse; RN-Ambulatory Surgery Center

Banner Surgery Center – Thunderbird located on the Banner Thunderbird Medical Center Campus serves patients in the West Valley of Phoenix. The center includes 7 operating rooms, 8 pre‑op bays and 18 PACU bays and emphasizes efficient, friendly care.

The Pre‑Assessment Testing Nurse provides high‑level patient care and guides patients through the pre‑assessment process in preparation for surgery. The role requires excellent communication skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.

• Ensures all required documents and tests are present on charts one to three days prior to the scheduled procedure, taking appropriate action to prevent delays and ensure safe patient care.
• Obtains full patient health assessments and completes medication reconciliations.
• Follows admission criteria set by the Medical Director and organization.
• Ensures BMI guidelines are followed.
• Assists patients with completing a pre‑assessment module in Passport one to three days before surgery.
• Maintains PAT files on all outpatient surgeries.
• Functions as a liaison among all members of the health‑care team to ensure coordination of high‑quality patient care.
• Provides nursing care in the pre‑op department as directed by medical staff and in accordance with PAT Nurse protocol and organizational objectives and policies.
• Possesses strong leadership and critical‑thinking skills.
• May provide general support to the surgery center, including greeting and assisting patients, visitors, physicians, and ancillary personnel.
• Performs all functions according to established policies, procedures, regulatory and accreditation requirements, and applicable professional standards.
• Provides excellent service experience by consistently demonstrating core and leader behaviors.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Current valid Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license in the state of practice.
• Current BLS and ACLS certification.
• At least 1 year of recent RN or LPN experience, preferably in an ambulatory setting.
• PALS certification required within 90 days of start date.

• 3–5 years of recent RN or LPN experience in PAT or ambulatory settings.

Top‑industry health and dental benefits, a matching retirement package, and a supportive work environment.