Registered Nurse, PAT

Townsen Memorial Hospital•Katy, TX

14h•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse, PAT is responsible for coordinating the pre-admission testing (PAT) and interview/assessment process for patients scheduled to undergo an invasive or surgical procedure. Communicates with providers and/or their respective office staff as indicated regarding patient testing results to optimize the patient’s condition prior to surgery.

Requirements

Must be able to work independently, demonstrating sound judgment and reliability.
Initiative and ability to troubleshoot and resolve conflict.
Able to thrive and succeed in a team environment.
Exceptional organization skills, ability to multitask and prioritize work activity based on need, attention to detail, initiative, and follow-through skills.
Advanced level written and verbal communication skills, strong decision-making ability and attention to detail yielding effective conveyance of information.
Associates Degree in Nursing
Registered Nurse in the State of Texas
One (1) year of perioperative nursing experience
Basic Life Support certified
Advanced Cardio Life Support (ACLS) certified or must be obtained within 60 days of hire
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certified or must be obtained within 60 days of hire

Responsibilities

Ensures supplies and equipment needed are available and in good working order
Explains nursing procedures and actions taken to help reduce anxiety
Assesses patient’s physical and mental status
Documents patient care delivered, accurately in the medical record
Implements doctor’s orders in a timely and accurate manner
Coordinates patient care; provides explanations and teaching to patient/family
Plans for routine events and anticipates/prevents and manages/evaluates emergent situations
Adapts to unexpected changes
Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors.
Participates in performance improvement activities