Pre-Admissions Testing RN

United Surgical Partners International; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

USPI TOPS Specialty Surgical Hospital in Houston seeks a Per-Diem Pre-Admissions Testing (PAT) Nurse to join our team full-time. This role ensures patients are prepared for procedures by reviewing histories and coordinating necessary clearances with surgeons and anesthesia teams.

You will educate patients on pre-surgery instructions, fasting, medication management, and arrival logistics while ensuring complete documentation and safe pathways to the OR.

Qualifications

• RN license required and current.
• Graduate from an accredited nursing program.
• BLS certification required.
• Minimum 1 year of pre-op, PACU, or pre-admissions experience.
• Familiarity with EMR systems and surgical workflows.
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• High attention to detail and organization.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team.
• Compassionate and professional patient interaction.

Responsibilities

• Conduct pre-operative assessments via phone or in person, reviewing medical histories and identifying any potential anesthesia or surgical risks.
• Coordinate with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and primary care providers to obtain necessary clearances and lab work.
• Educate patients on pre-surgery instructions, including fasting, medication management, and arrival logistics.
• Ensure all required documentation is complete prior to the scheduled procedure.
• Identify and escalate any health concerns that may affect surgical clearance.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and thorough charting in the EMR system.
• Support patient safety, satisfaction, and readiness through proactive communication and education.

Skills

RN license

Nursing degree

BLS certification

Pre-op/PACU experience

EMR familiarity

Critical thinking

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Independent yet collaborative

Compassionate patient care

Education

BSN or Nursing Degree

Tools

EMR software

Surgical workflow knowledge

Job description

USPI TOPS Specialty Surgical Hospital is known for delivering exceptional surgical care with a personal touch. As part of United Surgical Partners International (USPI), we specialize in outpatient and inpatient surgeries across a variety of specialties including orthopedics, spine, ENT, gastroenterology, and more. Our mission is to provide safe, efficient, and compassionate care in a welcoming environment that supports both our patients and our team.

We are currently seeking a Per-Diem Pre-Admissions Testing (PAT) Nurse to join our team full-time. This role is key to ensuring that patients are well-prepared for their surgical procedures—both physically and medically—before they arrive for surgery.

Job Duties:

• Conduct pre-operative assessments via phone or in person, reviewing medical histories and identifying any potential anesthesia or surgical risks
• Coordinate with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and primary care providers to obtain necessary clearances and lab work
• Educate patients on pre-surgery instructions, including fasting, medication management, and arrival logistics
• Ensure all required documentation is complete prior to the scheduled procedure
• Identify and escalte any health concerns that may affect surgical clearance
• Maintain accurate, timely, and thorough charting in the electronic medical record (EMR) system
• Support patient safety, satisfaction, and readiness through proactive communication and education

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.

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Required Skills:

• Current RN license
• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
• BLS certification required
• Minimum of 1 year of pre-op, PACU, or pre-admissions experience
• Familiarity with EMR systems and surgical workflows
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving abilities
• Excellent verbal and written communication
• High attention to detail and organization
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team
• Compassionate and professional patient interaction