RN Pre-Admission Testing — Collaborative, On-Call Role

Methodist Healthcare System; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Wellbeing support

Time away from work programs

401(k) plan with match

Education support

Fertility and family benefits

Life insurance

Identity theft protection

Job summary

Methodist Hospital Specialty and Transplant in Texas is seeking a Registered Nurse to join the Pre Admission Testing team. You will evaluate patients preoperatively, educate families, and prepare patients for surgery with safe, evidence-based care.

You will collaborate with surgeons, nurses, and staff, participate in universal protocols, and support continuous improvement while maintaining high patient satisfaction and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited diploma, associates, or baccalaureate degree registered nursing program.
• Minimum of six (6) months of clinical experience as a licensed Registered Nurse
• 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)
• Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients prior to surgery
• Provide patient and family education surrounding the procedure and peri-operative process
• Assume responsibility for patient preparation, including intravenous therapy, preoperative medications, and surgical site verification
• Participate in surgical site verification, including briefing, time out, debriefing, and universal protocols, according to hospital policy
• Deliver high-quality, patient-centered care while managing evidence-based practices and continuous improvement initiatives
• Be an integral member of a dynamic interdisciplinary team – consisting of the provider(s), surgeons, surgical technologists and more
• Consistently apply the nursing process, critical thinking skills, scientific judgment, technical skills and leadership to independently deliver safe nursing care to patients
• Assess patient condition, monitor throughout your shift, and document changes in patient condition along with the care provided thoroughly
• Educate patients and families/caregivers about the patient’s medical condition, treatment and follow-up measures

Skills

RN license TX

BLS certified

Patient education

Team collaboration

Education

RN program graduate

Job description

Methodist Hospital Specialty and Transplant in Texas is seeking a Registered Nurse to join the Pre Admission Testing team. You will evaluate patients preoperatively, educate families, and prepare patients for surgery with safe, evidence-based care.

You will collaborate with surgeons, nurses, and staff, participate in universal protocols, and support continuous improvement while maintaining high patient satisfaction and safety standards.