RN Pre-Admissions Testing FT

PSN Services•Bellaire, TX

About The Position

The Preadmissions Testing Nurse (PAT RN) implements the preoperative holding record and helps assemble the patient’s hospital record. The nurse uses the nursing process to conduct required preoperative testing and support continuity and quality of care for patients. Responsibilities include coordinating registration and admission processes, arranging pre-surgery testing, assessing patients’ health and readiness for surgery, and ensuring that required identification and consent documentation is accurate and complete. The nurse also records vital statistics, initiates IVs, and informs patients about their procedure and attending medical staff. Team members are expected to uphold the company’s standards of excellence and maintain strict confidentiality. Legent Health describes its mission as providing first-class health care that puts patients first, and its vision as becoming a nationwide leader in compassionate, quality healthcare through physician partnerships. Its stated values are respect, service, and leadership. The company says it offers a supportive, values-driven environment focused on exceptional care and professional growth.

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 at hospitals and/or surgical centers.
Coordinate presurgery testing for outpatient and same-day surgery patients.
Assess patients’ health status in pre-op and ensure 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 assess readiness for surgery.
Initiate IVs and inform patients about the procedure and attending medical staff.
Exhibit the company’s Standards of Excellence and maintain strict confidentiality.
Perform other duties as assigned.