PAT RN - Pre Admission Testing

Unit Overview

Pre‑Admission Testing (PAT) supports all surgical services across the hospital, including inpatient and outpatient procedures in specialties such as general surgery, orthopedics, GI, plastics, ENT, neurosurgery, urology, and gynecology. The team focuses on optimizing patients’ readiness for surgery through standardized protocols, safety checklists, and close collaboration with surgeons, anesthesia, and perioperative nursing.

The Pre‑Admission Testing RN is responsible for completing comprehensive pre‑operative assessments, coordinating necessary diagnostic testing and clearances, and educating patients and families to ensure safe, efficient surgical care.

• Perform pre‑admission nursing assessments, including history, medications, allergies, comorbidities, and risk factors.
• Review medical records and test results; identify and communicate potential risks to anesthesia and surgeons.
• Coordinate and track required labs, EKGs, imaging, and consults per protocols and provider orders.
• Provide clear pre‑operative instructions (NPO, medications, skin prep, arrival time) and post‑operative expectations.
• Educate patients and families on the surgical process, pain management, and discharge planning for inpatient and outpatient procedures.
• Ensure all documentation, test results, and clearances are complete and available before the day of surgery.
• Collaborate with surgeons’ offices, anesthesia, perioperative units, and scheduling to minimize delays and cancellations.
• Document assessments, interventions, and patient teaching accurately in the electronic health record.
• Adhere to safety, regulatory, and infection prevention standards and participate in quality and performance improvement.

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing; BSN preferred.
• Current RN license in the District of Columbia (or a compact license, as applicable).
• Current BLS certification; ACLS preferred or obtained within the organizational timeframe.
• Minimum of 1–2 years of recent acute care and/or perioperative experience; prior PAT, pre‑op, PACU, or surgical services experience preferred.
• Strong assessment, critical thinking, and patient education skills.
• Proficiency with electronic health records and the ability to work in a fast‑paced, multidisciplinary environment.

• Challenging and rewarding work environment.
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off.
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Plans.
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan.
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program.
• Tuition savings to continue your nursing education with Chamberlain University.
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ subsidiaries.

EEO Statement: All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates are critical to our success.