Charge RN Pre-Admission Testing

United Surgical Partners International; Trophy Club (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401(k) retirement plan

Paid holidays and vacation

Job summary

Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Trophy Club in Trophy Club, TX is seeking a Charge Registered Nurse for Pre Admission Testing. The PAT nurse documents patient history, orders pre-admission testing, and provides pre-operative instruction.

The role requires RN licensure in Texas, BLS, ACLS training within 30 days, and a minimum of two years RN experience in clinical settings. Strong communication, teaching ability, and EHR proficiency are essential to ensure patient safety and care quality.

Qualifications

• Graduate of accredited school of professional nursing.
• BSN preferred.
• Current Texas RN License.
• BLS; ACLS within 30 days of hire.
• Minimum two years’ RN experience in a clinical setting.
• Knowledge of perioperative care and patient safety protocols.

Responsibilities

• Performs direct patient care within RN scope per hospital policies.
• Plans, implements, and evaluates nursing care per physician orders.
• Responds quickly to emergency situations.
• Identifies educational needs and documents patient/family education.
• Communicates with surgeon/anesthesiologist about patient information.
• Adheres to documentation policies.

Skills

Communication skills

Assessment skills

Organization skills

Surgical knowledge

Prioritization

Teaching skills

EHR experience

Education

Graduate of accredited nursing program

BSN preferred

Tools

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

Job description

Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Trophy Club is hiring a Charge Registered 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 Club and 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!

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

• Under the supervision of the Charge Nurse, Supervisor and Director, the nurse is responsible for documenting the patient history, current medications, performs pre-admission diagnostic testing as ordered, and provides pre-operative instruction and teaching
• The PAT nurse is responsible for implementing physician orders, communicating with the surgeon and/or anesthesiologist any pertinent patient information, providing patient safety, comfort and privacy at all times.

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.