Pre-Admission Testing Nurse - PAT RN - PRN

HCA Houston Healthcare; Pasadena (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) with match

Tuition assistance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

HCA Houston Healthcare Southeast in Pasadena, TX seeks an RN to deliver high-quality patient-centered care in a fast-paced setting. You will support pre-admission, perform pre-operative assessments, assist with lab work and EKGs, and engage with the care team to ensure outstanding outcomes.

Candidates should have an RN license (TX or compact with TX within 60 days), BLS, and 1 year of Pre-Admission Testing experience. Join a comprehensive benefits program and patient-centered culture.

Qualifications

• Graduated from an accredited school of nursing with an Associates or BSN preferred.
• Current Texas RN license or Multi-State Compact with Texas license within 60 days of hire.
• AHA BLS certification is required.
• 1 year of Pre-Admission Testing experience as an RN.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, patient-centered care aligned with standards of practice.
• Manage efficient patient flow during pre-admission processes.
• Perform pre-operative assessments and assist with lab draws and EKGs.
• Contribute to team communication and maintain professional patient care.
• Support the patient care team and promote a positive image of nursing.
• Deliver nursing services and uphold organizational values.

Skills

Nursing care

Patient communication

Team collaboration

Education

Associate or BSN in Nursing

Job description

Work Schedule: PRN Status/As Needed Schedule

Job Summary And Qualifications

As a Registered Nurse, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality, patient-centered care in line with the requirements of the department and the standards of practice for the relevant state and specialty. Collaborating with medical providers and the care team, you will provide personalized, comprehensive, and compassionate care, following established nursing models such as "Assess, Perform, Teach, and Manage." You will also act as an advocate for patients, families, and caregivers, embodying the organization's vision, mission, and values to ensure an outstanding patient experience and positive clinical outcomes.

What you will do in this role:

• You will be assume responsibility for efficient patient flow throughout the pre-admission process.
• You will perform pre-operative assessment of patients in a timely manner.
• You will assist with lab draws and performance of patient EKG's as need on the unit.
• You will provide communication, confidence, and professionalism as evidenced by active engagement in unit and organizational activities.
• You will demonstrate team work, adaptability, and serve as a resource to the patient care team.
• You will have accountability for delivering quality nursing care services and for promoting a positive image of nursing.

What qualifications you will need:

• Graduated from an accredited school of nursing with an Associates or Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) is preferred.
• Current Registered Nurse License in the State of Texas or Multi-State Compact License (Employees with RN Compact License are required to obtain Texas RN License within 60 days of hire date).
• American Heart Association BLS Certification is required.
• 1-year of clinical Pre-Admission Testing experience as a licensed RN required.

Benefits

HCA Houston Healthcare Southeast, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include some or all of the following:

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
• Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

Learn More About Employee Benefits

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and position.

HCA Houston Healthcare Southeast is a full-service 340+ bed acute care hospital in Pasadena, Texas. We have been a leader of medical care in Pasadena for more than 50 years. With board-certified physicians, registered nurses and expert technicians, the community has come to rely on us for top-quality, comprehensive and compassionate healthcare. HCA Houston Southeast is the only hospital in Pasadena with both Chest Pain Center Accreditation with Primary PCI and Resuscitation by the American College of Cardiology and full accreditation by The Joint Commission on the Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations. We are members of HCA Houston Healthcare, the most comprehensive family of hospitals in the region and part of the leading provider of healthcare in the country, HCA Healthcare. Together we are stronger, smarter and more accessible in providing the patient-centered care you need close to home.

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