Charge RN Pre-Admission Testing

United Surgical Partners International; Trophy Club (TX); Presencial; USD 70 000 - 90 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Medical, dental, vision, and Rx

Life/AD&D coverage

Disability benefits

FSAs and HSAs

401(k) retirement plan

Paid holidays and vacation

Resumo da oferta

Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Trophy Club is seeking a Charge Nurse for the Pre Admission Testing department. The role oversees PAT shift flow, ensures patients are evaluated and prepared for procedures, and coordinates daily workflow with surgical scheduling and leadership.

Qualified candidates will have a Texas RN license, 2+ years of RN experience, BSN preferred, and BLS with ACLS within 30 days of hire. Excellent communication and patient care skills are essential.

Qualificações

• Graduate of accredited school of professional nursing.
• BSN preferred.
• Current Texas RN License with BLS; ACLS within 30 days of hire.

Responsabilidades

• Oversee PAT daily operations and ensure patients are evaluated and prepared for scheduled procedures.
• Coordinate PAT workflow and assign responsibilities based on patient volume and priorities.
• Communicate scheduling concerns and readiness issues to perioperative leadership.
• Monitor chart completion and adherence to deadlines; escalate barriers to care.

Conhecimentos

RN leadership

Patient assessment

Communication

EHR proficiency

Staff coordination

Formação académica

BSN preferred

Graduate of accredited school of professional nursing

Ferramentas

Electronic Health Records

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Trophy Club is hiring a Charge Nurse for Pre Admission Testing department!

Welcome to Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Trophy Club, TX, where we are dedicated to providing the pinnacle of excellence you've come to expect from Baylor – right within your own community!

Why Choose Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Trophy Club?

• A Commitment to Excellence: Join a team devoted to delivering top-tier clinical care and an outstanding patient experience, all within your local reach. Our commitment to excellence is palpable in every facet of your journey.
• Diverse Specializations: Our specialties range from Bariatrics to Urology, catering to a wide spectrum of medical needs. We currently have 9 Operating Room, Bariatric Center of Excellence and are Total Joint Accredited. Whether it's a specialized procedure or general care, you'll play an essential role in our commitment to patient well-being.
• 24/7 Emergency Care: Our 24-hour emergency department is always primed to handle unexpected pain or injuries, providing timely care when it's needed most.
• Cutting-Edge Facilities: Our six advanced operating rooms enable our physicians to deliver the highest standard of surgical care. Extensive onsite diagnostic imaging expedites treatment and enhances patient care.
• USPI Partnership: Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Trophy Club stands as a testament to collaborative excellence, as a partnership between Baylor Scott & White and USPI. This synergy fosters a culture of innovation, learning, and collective growth.
• Committed Patient Care: Just as we would for our own families, we are unwavering in our commitment to providing quality, specialized treatment with compassion tailored to each individual under our care.

Join us at Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Trophy Cluband embark on a career journey that marries professional growth with impactful patient care. Apply today to be part of our dynamic team, where your dedication and expertise create an environment dedicated to exceptional service. Your path to a rewarding career starts here!

Registered Nurse PAT at Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Trophy Club:

• Under the supervision of the Supervisor and Director, the nurse is responsible for daily operations of the PAT shift flow.

1. Clinical Oversight and Patient Readiness

• Oversee daily PAT operations to ensure patients are appropriately evaluated and prepared for scheduled procedures.
• Monitor outstanding preoperative requirements and coordinate follow-up to facilitate timely resolution.
• Escalate unresolved clinical concerns or incomplete requirements that could affect patient safety or readiness for surgery

2. Daily Department Operations

• Coordinate daily PAT workflow and assign responsibilities/patients based on patient volume, staffing, and operational priorities.
• Monitor the upcoming surgical schedule to identify patients requiring additional testing, medical clearance, or follow-up.
• Ensure preoperative charts are reviewed and required documentation is obtained within established deadlines.
• Identify barriers to completing preoperative requirements and coordinate appropriate follow-up with leadership.
• Communicate potential scheduling concerns, incomplete requirements, or patient readiness issues to the appropriate leadership

4. Communication and Interdepartmental Coordination

• Serve as the primary daily clinical contact for PAT-related questions and concerns.
• Maintain effective communication with surgeons’ offices, anesthesia providers, scheduling personnel, and perioperative leadership.
• Promote a collaborative approach to resolving barriers that affect patient safety, surgical readiness, and operational efficiency.
• Escalate unresolved concerns to the Director of Perioperative Services

5. Productivity and Performance Monitoring

• Monitor departmental workload, staffing needs, and completion of assigned responsibilities.
• Track outstanding preoperative requirements and ensure appropriate follow-up occurs.
• Monitor chart completion and readiness timelines in accordance with facility expectations.
• Identify recurring issues involving incomplete orders, missing results, delayed clearances, or communication failures.
• Promote timely completion of PAT requirements to minimize preventable surgical delays and cancellations.

6. Patient Experience and Professional Practice

• Promote a patient-centered approach to preoperative assessment and education.
• Ensure patients receive clear, consistent instructions and know whom to contact with questions or concerns.
• Support respectful, compassionate, and professional interactions with patients, families, and colleagues.
• Serve as a positive role model for nursing staff and other departmental personnel.

Qualifications

Education:

• Graduate of accredited school of professional nursing.
• BSN preferred

Licensure/Certification:

• Current Texas RN License
• BLS, must get ACLS within 30 days’ hire

Required Experience:

• Minimum two (2) years’ experience as a RN in a clinical setting

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Demonstrates knowledge and skill level necessary to assess patient’s psychosocial, educational and physical needs, as well as the ability to address these needs in an age appropriate manner in the pediatric, adolescent, adult and/ or geriatric patient population.
• Excellent communication skills, verbal and written.
• Strong assessment and interview skills
• Good organization habits.
• Ability to adapt to change quickly, strong knowledge vase relative to surgery procedures and management of the surgical patient
• Able to prioritize and organize workload to meet needs of patients and unit
• Excellent teaching skills
• Experience with Electronic Healthcare Records

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

• Performs direct patient care within scope of RN practice and according to hospital policies and procedures.
• Plans, implements, and evaluates nursing care for patients based on individual, specific patient needs, and according to physician’s orders
• Responds quickly and appropriately to emergency situations.
• Identifies educational needs, implements and evaluates learning and documents patient / family education.
• Responds to patients presenting to hospital with healthcare need and perform MSE follows policies and procedures for follow-up.
• Follows all documentation policies

What We Offer:

• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage
• Life and AD&D coverage
• Availability of short- and long-term disability
• Flexible financial benefits including FSAs and HSAs
• 401(k) and access to retirement planning
• Paid holidays and vacation

Who We Are:

At USPI, we create relationships that create better care. We partner with physicians and healthcare systems to provide first-class ambulatory solutions throughout the United States. We are committed to providing surgical services in the most efficient and clinically excellent manner.

USPI is committed to, and proud of our inclusive culture. An inclusive culture, in our view, is respectful of differences and nurtures and supports the contributions of each individual, while also embracing and leveraging diversity. A diverse workforce, combined with an inclusive culture, makes USPI stronger and better able to meet the needs of our diverse patient and physician population.