Registered Nurse, Pre-Admission Testing/PAT

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Massachusetts.

📋 Description

• Conduct thorough pre-operative nursing assessments and evaluations.

• Carry out telephonic pre-admission interviews when deemed appropriate.

• Review patients' medical histories and identify necessary laboratory, radiology, and additional orders.

• Collect and review records, requests, faxes, and completed clearances on a daily basis.

• Address telephone inquiries, screen calls, and provide information to both patients and staff.

• Collaborate with nurse practitioners to follow up on laboratory and other perioperative tests.

• Create and assess pre-admission testing practice guidelines.

• Assist with surgical care in compliance with facility, state, and federal regulations.

• Build collaborative relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.

• Offer patient and family education along with decision-making tools.

• Conduct daily huddles as necessary.

• Engage in quality and process improvement initiatives.

• Maintain clinical expertise and competencies through ongoing education and current literature.

• Provide leadership that supports hospital and departmental policies and changes in healthcare delivery.

• Draft and uphold perioperative patient policies and protocols.

• Deliver pre-admission testing services emphasizing exceptional patient experience.

• Adhere to infection-control, safety, regulatory, and hospital policies.

⛳️ Requirements

• Registered Nurse licensed in Massachusetts.

• A minimum of 3–5 years of experience in surgical services.

• Current CPR certification.

• Proficient in using Microsoft Word and Excel.

• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation communication abilities.

• Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking capabilities.

• Ability to excel in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple tasks.

• Capacity to maintain collegial and professional relationships across various departments and care disciplines.

• Epic experience is preferred.

• BSN is preferred.

• Must uphold position-specific and hospital-wide competencies.

• Vaccination against influenza is required as a condition of employment.

🏝️ Benefits

• Per diem schedule that allows for a flexible work-life balance.

• Fully remote work environment following orientation.

• Minimum commitment of 16 hours per month.

• Availability of 8-hour or 10-hour shifts.

• No call requirements or responsibilities.

• Collaborative relationships with surgeons, anesthesia providers, nursing colleagues, and procedural teams.

• Opportunities to support the expansion of surgical services and patient populations.

• Flu vaccination requirement as a condition of employment.