Pre-Assessment Testing; PAT Registered Nurse

Banner Surgery Center - Gilbert is located at 6003

E. Baseline Rd., Mesa, AZ 85206.

This multi-specialty ambulatory surgery center features five operating rooms and provides a broad range of surgical services, including cosmetic, ENT, orthopedic, urology, and ophthalmology procedures. The center is committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centered care and exceptional service to the Gilbert and greater East Valley community.

Atlas Healthcare Partners and Banner Health manage, operate, and grow Banner Surgery Centers throughout the Southwest. Our focus is on providing exceptional care and outstanding customer service to every patient, physician, and team while upholding a culture of integrity, teamwork, respect, and results.

The Pre-Assessment Testing Nurse provides the highest level of patient care and guides patients through our pre-assessment process as they prepare for surgery. The role requires excellent communication skills to collaborate with patients, physicians, physician office staff, and other staff members throughout the surgery center. The Pre-Assessment Testing Nurse must handle a fast-paced, changing environment while managing multiple priorities.

• Ensures all needed documents/tests are present on charts one to three days prior to the scheduled procedure while taking appropriate action to prevent delays and ensure the safest patient care on the day of surgery.
• Obtain a full patient health assessment and complete a medication reconciliation.
• Follow the admission criteria as set forth by the Medical Director and organization.
• Ensure BMI guidelines are being followed.
• Assist patients with completing a pre-assessment module in Passport one to three days prior to the date of surgery.
• Maintain PAT files on all outpatient surgeries.
• The Pre-assessment nurse will function as a liaison between all members of the health care team internally and externally 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 company objectives and policies.
• Possess strong leadership and critical thinking skills.
• May provide general support to the surgery center, including greeting and assisting patients, visitors, physicians, and ancillary personnel.
• Other duties as assigned.

The essential functions are intended to describe the general content of and requirements of this position and are not intended to be an exhaustive statement of duties. Specific tasks or responsibilities will be documented as outlined by the incumbent's immediate manager.

• A current valid Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license in the state of practice is required.
• Current BLS and ACLS required.
• Certification is required. Requires skills and abilities typically attained with at least 1 year of recent RN or LPN experience, preferably in an ambulatory setting.
  * PALS certification required within 90 days of start date is assigned ASC services pediatrics.

• A current valid Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license in the state of practice is required.
• Requires skill and abilities typically attained with at least 3-5 years of recent RN or LPN PAT experience, preferably in an ambulatory setting.