Registered Nurse (RN) - Pre-Admission Testing (PAT)

Job Posting: Registered Nurse (RN) - Pre-Admission Testing (PAT)

Location: Gailey Eye Surgery - Decatur
Schedule: 3-4 days/week, Monday-Thursday (No Holidays, Weekends, or On-Call)

Position Overview:
Gailey Eye Surgery is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to join our team in Decatur. This is a hybrid role ideal for a nurse who enjoys both administrative and clinical work. The RN will spend 1-2 days/week assisting on the surgical floor, with the remainder of the time at the PAT desk, ensuring patients are fully prepared for surgery and supporting coordination across departments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Notify patients of surgery times two days in advance.


• Ensure all pre-admission charts are complete at least four days prior to surgery.


• Confirm all required preoperative documentation (physicals, labs, EKGs, consents).


• Coordinate and confirm patient scheduling and arrival times.


• Communicate with patients, family members, and external facilities to gather medical history and documentation.


• Collaborate with anesthesia for chart reviews and follow-up on clearances.


• Assist in finalizing daily surgical schedules and distributing them to the team.


• Provide backup support for scheduling, staffing, and other floor duties as needed.


• Maintain thorough and accurate patient records and track outstanding documentation.


• Circulate in the procedure room and administer IV conscious sedation as needed


• Transcribe and implement physicians’ orders accurately


• Perform IV punctures, dispense medications, and carry out venipunctures


• Monitor and recognize patient rhythms


• Maintain adherence to all policies and procedures, ensuring a safe environment for patients, visitors, and staff


• Communicate effectively regarding patient care and personnel matters

Why Join Us?
This role is perfect for an RN who thrives in a structured, team-based environment and values a predictable weekday schedule with no weekends or holidays. You'll play a vital role in patient safety and surgical readiness while being part of a close-knit, mission-driven team.

Qualifications:

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in Illinois (Required)


• Prior experience with pre-admission testing or perioperative care preferred


• BLS certification required; ACLS and PALS preferred


• Strong communication, organization, and multitasking skills


• Comfortable with electronic health records (EHR) and medical documentation systems

Benefits:

• Health, Dental, Life, and Disability Insurance (eligible after 90 days)


• Retirement Plan with employer contributions


• Paid Time Off (PTO) & Holiday Pay


• Uniforms provided and laundered by the facility


• Shoe allowance


• Educational bonuses for qualifying professional development


• Eye care benefits


• Optional additional coverage (Critical Illness, Accident Insurance)