PAT RN – Preop Preadmission & Patient Advocate (Bilingual)

United Surgical Partners International; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

United Surgical Partners International's Memorial Hermann Endoscopy Center North Freeway is seeking a motivated RN PAT to organize preadmission activities and coordinate care for pediatric through geriatric patients undergoing surgery in Houston, TX.

The Preadmission Nurse will perform preoperative history review, anesthesia and lab coordination, and patient teaching, maintaining nursing processes and patient confidentiality. Bilingual English/Spanish preferred due to patient population.

Qualifications

• Active Texas Nursing License.
• Current BLS, ACLS, and PALS.
• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Minimum 2-year hospital experience.

Responsibilities

• Plan and prepare for preadmission of patients.
• Deliver direct and indirect patient care per standards.
• Perform nurse assessments and documentation per policy.
• Coordinate care across teams and with physicians/advocates.
• Provide patient and parent teaching appropriate to age and level of understanding.

Skills

Nursing assessment

Patient advocacy

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Documentation

Education

BSN

Accredited nursing program

Tools

AdvantX

Job description

United Surgical Partners International's Memorial Hermann Endoscopy Center North Freeway is seeking a motivated RN PAT to organize preadmission activities and coordinate care for pediatric through geriatric patients undergoing surgery in Houston, TX.

The Preadmission Nurse will perform preoperative history review, anesthesia and lab coordination, and patient teaching, maintaining nursing processes and patient confidentiality. Bilingual English/Spanish preferred due to patient population.