Pre-Assessment Testing (PAT) RN at Elko Community Health Center LLC – Elko, Nevada

Are you an RN with strong patient assessment skills?

At Convergence Health, we are proud to operate a State-Of-The-Art surgical facility equipped with the latest in medical technology. Our 30,000 square foot 3 OR, 2 Procedure room facility is co-located on a health campus with medical offices, an infusion center, imaging, among other services. Our commitment to excellence in patient care is matched only by our dedication to fostering physician satisfaction and building great healthcare teams. Here, you’ll have the opportunity to shape clinical practices and influence the future of surgical care in our Community.

Convergence Health is seeking a strong clinician and motivated Pre-Assessment Testing (PAT) RN to provide safe, efficient, and effective patient focused care across multi-specialty for patients from infancy to geriatrics. As the PAT RN, you will assess patients before surgery by reviewing their medical history and educating them on the procedures.

You will collaborate with the surgical and anesthesia teams to identify potential risks, develop individualized care plans, and ensure the patient is prepared physically and emotionally for their surgery. A key role is to identify potential barriers to care and ensure patient safety through risk assessments.

The ideal candidate will cultivate strong relationships with Providers, and patients, while delivering exceptional, quality, patient-centric care as well as being an integral part of our team.

Key responsibilities:

• Patient Assessment: Conduct a comprehensive pre-operative assessment via phone to review medical histories as well as severity of comorbidities to identify potential risks and contraindications for anesthesia and surgery. This includes screening for Obstructive Sleep Apnea and any risk associated with high Body Mass Index (BMI).
• Medication Management: Thorough review of all medications, including weight loss aids
• In collaboration with physicians, ensure patients are appropriate for outpatient ambulatory procedures by adhering to established Facility BMI guidelines and comorbidity assessments.
• Testing and Diagnostics: Review necessary preoperative diagnostic tests, such as lab work and EKGs, ensure they are ordered by the provider and returned for review before scheduled procedure when applicable.
• Patient Education: Educate patients and their families on surgical procedures, anesthesia, and post-operative care.
• Care Plan Development: Collaborate with anesthesiologists, surgeons, and other staff to develop individualized care plans and coordinate patient care.
• Risk Management: Perform safety risk assessments for issues like falls, pressure ulcers, and skin breakdown.
• Documentation: Maintain accurate and complete patient records and documentation.
• Collaboration: Work closely with the surgical and anesthesia teams and other staff to ensure a comprehensive approach to pre-operative care.

· Benefits Overview: Comprehensive benefits package, including Medical, Vision, and Dental insurance (with HSA options), Life insurance, Short- and Long-Term Disability coverage, and a 401(k) Savings Plan with employer matching, subject to a vesting schedule. Personal Time Off: Up to 20 days of vacation and 10 days of sick leave accrued annually and an annual schedule of eight (8) holidays. PTO will accrue starting on your first day.

• Education: A graduate of an accredited school of nursing (Associate's, Diploma, or BSN).
• Licensure: An active and unencumbered Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Nevada or ability to obtain prior to employment
• Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required, and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) may also be necessary.
• Skills: Strong clinical assessment, communication, and critical thinking skills are essential. Experience with pre- and post-surgical patient care is preferred.
• Other: A strong understanding of pre-anesthesia nursing care in an ambulatory setting, the ability to manage emergency situations, and organizational and multitasking skills are often required.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift between 30-50lbs.
• Standing, walking, pulling, pushing
• All applicants must be physically able to perform the duties of the position.