Licensed Practical Nurse-PAT

Position Summary

The role of a Pre-Admission Testing (PAT) LPN involves a comprehensive set of responsibilities to ensure patient readiness for surgery. This includes obtaining medical histories, educating patients on pre-surgery procedures, documenting screening calls, and correlating clinical data with medical and nursing care. Effective communication skills are essential for interacting with patients, families, and healthcare team members. The Pre-Admission Testing LPN also participates in training new team members, maintains patient privacy, and provides pre- and post-operative support.

Essential Functions

• Obtaining the patient’s medical and surgical history, including medication, allergies, and reactions.
• Able to interpret and follow the PAT guidelines as set by the ASC.
• Educate, review, and provide the instructions in preparation of surgery.
• Appropriately documents the details of the screening call.
• Ability to correlate clinical data with patient's medical and nursing care.
• Effective communication skills with patients, families, teammates, physicians, and other members of the healthcare team.
• Participates in the orientation and training of new LPN nursing staff.
• Demonstrates appropriate knowledge and competence in skills identified for the position.
• Promotes physical comfort, emotional support, and safety for patients and their families.
• Respects the patient’s right to privacy, dignity, and confidentiality.
• Performs pre-operative and post-operative phone calls to patients, obtains pre-anesthesia assessments, reviews pre-op instructions, and follows up after surgery.
• Operates, cleans, and cares for equipment according to procedure.

Other Related Functions

• Ability to set priorities to facilitate the efficient flow of patients to the OR and PACU.
• Verifies surgical/procedure site with the patient.
• Initiates IV access with IV certification.
• Reviews physician's pre-operative and post-operative orders and instructions.
• Practices and monitors aseptic techniques.
• Assists with Medical record management as needed.
• Positions the patient with attention to body alignment, airway maintenance, and circulation.
• Maintains, stocks, and replenishes supplies for both pre-operative and PACU departments. Notifies appropriate staff to order supplies as needed.
• Assists physicians and anesthesia personnel as needed.
• Maintains a neat and organized environment that promotes safety.
• Maintains attendance according to facility guidelines and policies.
• Provides notification for unscheduled absences or tardiness per departmental procedures and requests time off according to the established procedure.
• Attends unit-based staff meetings and reviews minutes for any meetings missed.
• Maintains certification requirements and submits required certifications to facility management.
• Strives to be professional, courteous, helpful, and cooperative, interacting with all patients, families, visitors, and employees in a mature, positive manner.
• Follows Infection Prevention and Control guidelines. Notify Clinical Manager of any suspicion of a possible cross contamination.
• Complies with OSHA and Joint Commission standards, HIPAA regulations, and all facility policies and procedures.
• Performs all other duties as assigned by the manager.

Education/Training

• Licensed Practical Nurse for Three (3) plus years required.
• Pre-Admission Testing of two (2) plus years is desirable.
• Pre & Post Operative of two (2) plus years is desirable.

Licensure/Certification

• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) License in Florida
• Basic Life Support (BLS)
• IV certification desirable

Experience

• Two (2) plus years of experience Multi-Specialty Ambulatory Surgery Center or Outpatient facility, preferred.
• Building strong relationships with Physicians.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.