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PAT Nurse (RN)

Florida Medical Clinic

Location: Tampa, Florida
Type: Non-Remote
Posted on: April 19, 2021
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Florida Medical Clinic, LLC
Job Title: PAT Nurse (RN)
Reports to: Charge Nurse
Position Level :           8
Job Summary: Provides and completes documentation all pre op assessments on scheduled patients. Clarifies all patient information and communicates to anesthesia issues with scheduler.Prior-Pre-Op teaching experience preferred. Prior surgical experience knowledge preferred.
Experience with perioperative assessments; pre-op and PACU experience a plus.  ACLS Certified.
Essential Functions of the Position:
• Collects current schedule and booking sheets on all scheduled cases.
• Identify any immediate issues from booking sheet for anesthesia
• Pulls all patient information from Intergy to complete assessment form prior to calling patient.
• Ensures all test results that were ordered are on chart for evaluation
• Verifies procedure is covered at facility
• Ensures scheduler understands issues and needs of case
• Notifies offices of anesthesia request or orders for more information
• Stays 8 days to two weeks ahead in calls
• Confirms patient, procedure and surgeons
• Reviews instructions with patient
• Start the pre op teaching process
• Maintains documentation of  all activities
• Tracking of booking sheets
• Speaking to patients
• Date and time if office was notified and follows through on orders.
• Maintains training requirements
• BLS and ACLS, PALS
• Annual Risk Management education
• Annual OSHA training
• Annual Malignant Hyperthermia drill
• Competencies, when required
• Participates in quarterly fire drills as required for AHCA Life Safety
Additional Responsibilities:
• Performs other incidental and related duties as required and assigned.
Physical and Mental Demands:
• Ability to sit for long periods of time
• High level verbal and written communication skills
• Above average ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Ability to follow through with task until completion
Occupational Exposure:
• High risk exposure to bloodborne pathogens and chemical hazards.
Job Qualifications:
• Current Florida RN Licensure
• Strong clinical skills and surgical experience
• Basic computer proficiency
• Excellent communication skills
• Mandatory BLS and ACLS and PALS