RN PRE-ADMISSIONS TESTING FT

f159ab44-676f-4e8e-aee4-ed91de0cda16•Bellaire, TX

25m

About The Position

The Preadmissions Testing Nurse (PAT RN) implements the pre-operative holding record and helps assemble the patient’s hospital record. The nurse applies the nursing process, performs required pre-operative testing, and supports continuity and quality of care for patients. The role coordinates patient registration and admission to the preoperative department, coordinates pre-surgery testing for outpatient and same-day surgeries, and assesses patients’ readiness for surgery.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
At least two years of experience in surgery, or completion of a specialty class for the clinical nurse or experience as a PACU RN.
Current Texas Nursing License.
Current and active CPR certification.

Responsibilities

Coordinate registration for patients requiring pre-admission testing.
Manage patients’ admission processes to the preoperative department in hospitals and/or surgical centers.
Coordinate pre-surgery testing for outpatient and same-day surgery patients.
Assess patients’ health status in pre-op and verify the accuracy of identification wristbands.
Ensure operative and informed consents are in order.
Determine the surgeon and procedure being carried out.
Take and record patients’ vital statistics to ensure readiness for surgery.
Initiate IVs and inform patients about the procedure and attending medical staff.
Exhibit the Company Standards of Excellence and maintain strict confidentiality.
Perform other duties as assigned.