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Pre-Admission Testing RN, Surgery Center of Highlands Ranch

SCA Health

  • Highlands Ranch, Colorado
  • 21 days ago
  • $30 Per Hour

Highlights

As part of Optum, SCA Health is redefining specialty care by developing more accessible, patient-centered practice solutions for a network of more than 370 ambulatory surgical centers, over 400 specialty physician practice clinics and numerous labs and surgical hospitals. This role is responsible for conducting preoperative patient assessments, reviewing medical histories and diagnostic testing, coordinating surgical clearances, and ensuring patients are safely prepared for surgery.

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LocationHighlands Ranch, Colorado

Description

Overview:

At SCA Health, we believe health care is about people – the patients we serve, the physicians we support and the teammates who push us forward. Behind every successful facility, procedure or innovation is a team of 15,000+ professionals working together, learning from each other and living out the mission, vision and values that define our organization. 

 

As part of Optum, SCA Health is redefining specialty care by developing more accessible, patient-centered practice solutions for a network of more than 370 ambulatory surgical centers, over 400 specialty physician practice clinics and numerous labs and surgical hospitals. Our work spans a broad spectrum of services, all designed to support physicians, health systems and employers in delivering efficient, value-based care to patients without compromising quality or autonomy.  

 

What sets SCA Health apart isn’t just what we do, it’s how we do it. Each decision we make is rooted in seven core values: 

 

  • Clinical quality 
  • Integrity 
  • Service excellence 
  • Teamwork 
  • Accountability 
  • Continuous improvement 
  • Inclusion 

 

Our values aren’t empty words – they inform our attitudes, actions and culture. At SCA Health, your work directly impacts patients, physicians and communities. Here, you’ll find opportunities to build your career alongside a team that values your expertise, invests in your success, and shares a common mission to care for patients, serve physicians and improve health care in America.    

 

At SCA Health, we offer a comprehensive benefits package to support your health, well-being, and financial future. Our offerings include medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401k plan with company match, paid time off, life and disability insurance, and more. Please visit, https://careers.sca.health/why-sca, to learn more about our benefits.

 

Your ideas should inspire change. If you join our team, they will. 

Accountabilities / Responsibilities:

RN Pre-Admission Testing (PAT)

Surgery Center of Highlands Ranch | Highlands Ranch, CO

The Surgery Center of Highlands Ranch is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse (RN) - Pre-Admission Testing (PAT) to join our growing perioperative team. This role is responsible for conducting preoperative patient assessments, reviewing medical histories and diagnostic testing, coordinating surgical clearances, and ensuring patients are safely prepared for surgery.

 

Ideal Candidate: An experienced RN who enjoys patient assessment, surgical readiness screening, interdisciplinary collaboration, and delivering exceptional perioperative care.

 

What You'll Do:

  • Conduct comprehensive preoperative assessments and patient interviews.
  • Review medical records, labs, EKGs, and diagnostic results for surgical readiness.
  • Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesia providers, and referring physicians regarding patient clearance needs.
  • Educate patients on surgery preparation, medication management, and postoperative expectations.
  • Identify potential clinical risks and advocate for patient safety throughout the perioperative process.
  • Document assessments accurately and communicate findings to the care team.

Why Join Us?

  • Monday through Friday schedule with no overnight shifts.
  • Collaborative ambulatory surgery center environment.
  • Opportunity to use advanced assessment and critical thinking skills while helping ensure excellent patient outcomes.

 

 

Qualifications:

  • Active RN license in Colorado.
  • Previous Pre-Admission Testing (PAT) experience strongly preferred.
  • ICU, Critical Care, PreOp, PACU, or perioperative nursing experience highly preferred.
  • Strong clinical assessment, care coordination, and patient education skills.
  • BLS required; ACLS preferred.

 

 

Min: USD $30.00/Hr. Max: USD $50.82/Yr.

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