Registered Nurse (RN) - Pre Admin Testing

Lifepoint Health•Paris, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This full-time Registered Nurse position in Pre-Admission Testing (PAT) is responsible for completing pre-operative assessments, reviewing medical histories, coordinating required testing, and ensuring patients are prepared for surgery and procedural services. The nurse works collaboratively with physicians, anesthesia providers, and procedural departments to support patient readiness and continuity of care throughout the surgical experience. The position is Monday through Friday with 8-hour day shifts, with no call, weekend, or holiday work. The RN delivers patient-care interventions and education, documents care, monitors and communicates patient conditions, and advocates for patient well-being. The role serves patients across the lifespan, from neonates through older adults.

Requirements

Current state RN license.
Associate degree from an accredited nursing school.
Active Texas RN/LVN license (single-state) or compact license required; relocating employees must update licensure to the new Primary State of Residence before employment begins.
Basic Life Support certification required within 30 days of hire.
ACLS and PALS certifications required within six months of hire.

Nice To Haves

One year of experience preferred.
ASLS certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform plan-of-care interventions, including medication administration, specimen collection, clinical treatments, and other medical care activities.
Document patient care provided.
Monitor, record, and communicate patient condition to the care team, physician, patient, and family.
Assist patients with activities of daily living, including personal hygiene, elimination, nutrition, and ambulation.
Collaborate across disciplines to coordinate patient care, including transfers, discharges, referrals, and psychosocial or spiritual support needs.
Evaluate patient and family learning needs and provide appropriate education based on age, culture, condition, and circumstances.
Advocate for the physical and emotional well-being of patients.
Participate in performance improvement and continuing education.
Provide quality patient care and work flexible shifts or units as needed.
Maintain regular and reliable attendance.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Complete pre-operative assessments, review medical histories, coordinate required testing, and prepare patients for surgery and procedural services.
Collaborate with physicians, anesthesia providers, and procedural departments to support patient readiness and continuity of care.

Benefits

Sign-on bonus
Shift differential
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans
Flexible-spending and health-savings accounts
Competitive paid time off and extended illness bank package for full-time employees
Income-protection programs, including life, accident, critical-injury insurance, short- and long-term disability, and identity theft coverage
Tuition reimbursement
Loan assistance
401(k) matching
Employee assistance program with mental, physical, and financial wellness resources
Professional development and growth opportunities