Job Description
Job Description
JOB TITLE : PAT Registered Nurse
DEPARTMENT : Pre-Op / PACU
REPORTS TO : Charge Nurse
FLSA STATUS : Non-Exempt
POSITION SUMMARY
Demonstrates quality patient service during interactions with patients, coworkers, and vendors :
Exhibits a positive attitude and is flexible in accepting work assignments and priorities
- Meets attendance and tardiness expectations
- Is dependable; follows policies and procedures
- Maintains professionalism in interactions with patients and coworkers.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Maintain a computer database for tracking surgical patients.Receive appropriate communication from surgery schedulers to schedule each patient for surgery.Obtain and review all pre-admission testing for the surgical patient.Conduct a phone assessment of each surgical patient to obtain medical and medication history.Communicate with primary care physicians, cardiologists, oncologists, etc. to obtain necessary information for appropriate medical evaluation preoperatively.Communicate directly with the anesthesia staff and surgeons to ensure all questions regarding pre-operative patients are answered prior to surgery to ensure a smooth schedule.Evaluate patients for allergies and set up allergy testing when appropriate.Other duties as assigned.EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE / CERTIFICATES / LICENSES / REGISTRATIONS
Graduate of an accredited Nursing Program requiredBachelor's of Science Degree in Nursing preferredCurrent RN License, Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) requiredAdult Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) preferredMust have at a minimum previous nursing experience in at least one of the following settings : ambulatory surgical center (ASC), PACU, ICU, Medical Surgical or Telemetry floorsMust be able to provide proof of their identity and their right to work in the United StatesLANGUAGE SKILLS / COMPUTER SKILLS
Printer, copier, telephone, and faxKnowledge of patient monitoring and emergency equipmentPHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
This role requires a variety of physical activities to effectively perform essential job functions. The position involves frequent walking (75%), sitting (50%), and standing (50%), with regular bending, stooping, and reaching (25–50%). Employees must be able to lift, carry, push, and pull items up to 25 lbs. Strong fine motor skills and full use of hands are essential, as the role demands constant grasping, writing / typing, and use of technology. Visual and auditory acuity—including color, depth, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus—is required 100% of the time. Occasional driving or climbing may also be necessary.If you need assistance with this application, please contact (636) 227-2600. Please do not contact the office directly – only resumes submitted through this website will be considered.
EyeCare Partners is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.
