University Orthopedics·East Providence, Rhode Island
The Pre-Admission Testing Nurse facilitates the pre-operative process by conducting patient assessments, educating patients and families, and coordinating care with the surgical team. They are responsible for reviewing surgery schedules, maintaining accurate medical documentation, and acting as a patient advocate throughout the peri-operative experience.
Job Description: Pre-Admission Testing Nurse or (Licensed Practical Nurse, LPN)
Reports To: ASC PACU/Pre – Op Manager
The Pre-Admission Testing Nurse functions in all aspects of the nursing process within the scope of our surgery center. Responsibilities include facilitation, communication, intervention, education, planning and providing nursing care for patients and families, under the supervision of a Registered Nurse and the ASC Administrator. The Pre-Admission Testing Nurse acts as a patient advocate during the peri-operative experience. The Pre-Admission Testing Nurse communicates with physicians and RN's about changes in patient's clinical condition, responding quickly and accurately to these changes.
Maintain the confidentiality of medical information.
Responsible for chart and surgery schedules reviews.
Responsible to facilitate an efficient, clinically effective interface between the patient and the health care team to ensure quality, customer focused preadmission testing processes prior to surgery.
Through utilizing a working knowledge of clinical diagnosis and surgical procedures the Pre-Admission Testing Nurse will provide patient assessment, education, and the development of a plan of care. The Pre-Admission Testing Nurse is responsible for documentation with in the patients record and functions as a liaison between all members of the health care team internally and externally to ensure coordination of quality patient care.
Interview, receive, instruct, reassure and comfort patients.
Explains treatment procedures, medications and physician's instructions to patients and caregiver(s)
Constant communication with the patients regarding their surgeries.
Additional duties as assigned by the Manager to meet department needs
Market context
Rhode Island nursing jobs typically show steady demand, especially for RNs with medical-surgical or ambulatory experience and current state licensure. These roles are competitive because employers often prefer a BSN and wound care certifications, and this posting’s requirements and benefits are AI-summarized from the original job description to save you research time. Before applying, confirm your Rhode Island RN license status and highlight any wound care or outpatient experience in your resume.