Registered Nurse, PAT

Townsen Memorial; Katy (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

3 Medical Plans

2 Dental Plans

1 Vision Plan

Employee Assistance Program

Short and Long Term Disability Plans

401(k) with a 2‑year vesting schedule

Paid Time Off and Holidays

Job summary

Townsen Memorial is hiring a Full-Time Registered Nurse PAT in Katy, Texas. This role involves coordinating the pre-admission process for surgical patients while ensuring optimal patient conditions.

Responsibilities include patient care documentation, communication with healthcare providers, and participation in quality improvement activities. Candidates must have an Associate's Degree in Nursing, be a Registered Nurse in Texas, and hold required BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of perioperative nursing experience.
• Certified in Basic Life Support (BLS).
• Willingness to obtain ACLS and PALS certifications within 60 days.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the pre-admission testing process for patients.
• Communicate with providers regarding patient testing results.
• Document patient care accurately in medical records.
• Participate in performance improvement activities.

Skills

Independent work

Sound judgment

Conflict resolution

Team collaboration

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Advanced communication

Education

Associate's Degree in Nursing

Registered Nurse in the State of Texas

BLS certification

ACLS certification

PALS certification

Job description

Townsen Memorial is hiring for a Full-Time Registered Nurse PAT for our location.

Summary

The Registered Nurse, PAT is responsible for coordinating the pre‑admission testing (PAT) and interview/assessment process for patients scheduled to undergo an invasive or surgical procedure. The role includes communicating with providers and/or their office staff regarding patient testing results to optimize the patient’s condition prior to surgery.

Essential Functions

• Ensures supplies and equipment needed are available and in good working order.
• Explains nursing procedures and actions taken to help reduce anxiety.
• Assesses patient’s physical and mental status.
• Documents patient care delivered accurately in the medical record.
• Implements doctor's orders in a timely and accurate manner.
• Coordinates patient care; provides explanations and teaching to patients and families.
• Plans for routine events and anticipates, prevents, and manages emergent situations.
• Adapts to unexpected changes.
• Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors.
• Participates in performance improvement activities.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Works independently, demonstrating sound judgment and reliability.
• Takes initiative and can troubleshoot and resolve conflicts.
• Thrives and succeeds in a team environment.
• Exhibits exceptional organization skills, with the ability to multitask, prioritize work, and maintain attention to detail and follow‑through.
• Possesses advanced written and verbal communication skills, strong decision‑making ability, and attention to detail yielding effective conveyance of information.

Education and Experience

• Associate's Degree in Nursing.
• Registered Nurse in the State of Texas.
• One (1) year of perioperative nursing experience.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification or requirement to obtain within 60 days of hire.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification or requirement to obtain within 60 days of hire.

Benefits

• 3 Medical Plans.
• 2 Dental Plans.
• 1 Vision Plan.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Short and Long Term Disability Plans.
• Basic Life and Voluntary Insurance Plans with AD&D.
• 401(k) with a 2‑year vesting schedule.
• Paid Time Off and Holidays.

Compensation to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data. Employment for this position is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check and drug screening.