This non-union nurse position is for the surgical services department as a preadmission testing nurse. This position is a Monday through Friday day shift, no weekend, and holiday or on-call expectation. Hours may vary to meet the needs of the department. This position reports to the Nurse Manager and/or the Director of Surgical Services. Qualifications: • Currently licensed to practice in the State of Ohio • Bachelor’s Degree preferred • 1 year of PAT experience required • At least 1 year of prior clinical experience in perioperative services required • Professional appearance at all time • Current BLS certification required Skill, Ability, and Responsibilities: • Have interpersonal and analytical skills necessary to function under the current standards of nursing practices • Communication skills with the ability to deliver complex, detailed, verbal information to patients, physicians, and other outside agencies • Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize, manage, and complete multiple tasks within the identified time period defined • Attend meetings as assigned • Physically able to perform the functions of the position • Pre-operative testing coordination of all surgical and infusion patients • Providing pre surgical patients a point of contact for their surgical journey • Contacting Surgeon or ordering provider as needed for verification of concerns, orders, or other situations to assure patient ready for the day of surgery • Touch points with patients before surgery to review pre-op instructions • Follow up on all orders for patients to make sure all appointments are scheduled in a timely manner and that all appropriate documentation is in the chart • Collaborates with the Pre Post unit and operating Charge Nurse help ensure everything is addressed prior to patient’s surgery • Compliance with HIPAA to access to and use of Protected Health Information according to institutional and regulatory rules and regulations.