Registered Nurse (RN) - Pre-Assessment (PAT) (Part Time/Days)

#REF!•Plano, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse (RN) - Pre-Assessment (PAT) position at Texas Health Plano is a part-time role focused on providing pre-assessment care to patients. The role is within the Surgery Ambulatory Department and emphasizes a supportive, collaborative nursing culture with strong leadership and teamwork. The department is part of a Magnet-designated organization committed to nursing excellence, evidence-based practice, professional development, quality outcomes, and patient-centered care. Texas Health Plano is a 386-bed full-service hospital serving North Texas, specializing in various medical services including emergency medicine, cardiology, neurosurgery, orthopedics, women's services, behavioral health, an ICU, and advanced surgical services. It is a Level II Trauma Facility, holds Level IV NICU and Level IV Maternal facility designations, and has a DNV-certified Comprehensive Stroke Program. The hospital is a four-time Magnet-designated facility, has the only AACN Beacon Gold adult ICU in the DFW area, is accredited by the Joint Commission in Hip and Knee Replacement, and is a Primary Heart Attack Center. The hospital also offers an on-site childcare center.

Requirements

Nursing Diploma in nursing required or Associate’s degree in nursing required or Bachelor’s degree in nursing preferred
Other – CLIAFE Must comply with CLIA regulations regarding foreign education equivalency required
1 year of experience as a registered nurse required
Recent PAT experience or Med Surge experience highly preferred
RN – Registered Nurse upon hire required
BCLS – Basic Cardiac Life Support prior to providing independent patient care and maintained quarterly upon hire required
A high degree of confidentiality, positive interpersonal skills, and ability to function in a fast-paced environment.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in nursing preferred
Recent PAT experience or Med Surge experience highly preferred

Responsibilities

Basic Human Needs – Responds to other’s priorities regarding safety, physical, psychological and social needs.
Human Respect – Honors worth of human through unconditional acceptance.
Appreciation of Unique Meanings – Concerned with understanding others frame of reference.
Affiliation Needs – Engages family/caregivers in health care situations.
Mutual Problem Solving – Professional behaviors that help patients and families understand how to confront decisions acceptable to involved parties.
Attentive Reassurance – Listens and concentrates on others. Is reliable, available, and attentive.
Encouraging Manner – The professional nurse communicates and attitude that is supportive, open, positive and tolerant.
Healing Environment – The professional nurse crates settings that provide privacy, safety, confidentiality and tranquility.