RN PRE-ADMISSIONS TESTING PRN

Legent Health; Carrollton (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Vision health insurance

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

PTO accrued

401K

Job summary

Legent Health is seeking a Preadmissions Testing Nurse-PAT RN to join our team in Carrollton, Texas. The role involves managing pre-operative testing, coordinating patient admissions, and ensuring nursing care quality for surgical patients.

Ideal candidates will have at least two years' experience in surgery, a current Texas Nursing License, and CPR certification. We offer competitive pay and comprehensive benefits including health insurance, PTO, and a 401K plan.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two (2) years’ experience in surgery or completed a specialty class for clinical nurse or as a PACU RN.
• Strong understanding of pre-operative assessments and patient management.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate registration for pre-admission testing.
• Manage patients' admission processes to the preoperative department.
• Assess patients’ health status for readiness for surgery.

Skills

Surgery experience

Patient assessment

IV initiation

Education

Graduation from an accredited nursing program

Current Texas Nursing License

Current CPR certification

Job description

Legent Health is looking for Preadmissions Testing Nurse‑PAT RN to join our team. We seek talented partners transforming healthcare, one patient at a time.

Minimum Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• Minimum of two (2) years’ experience in surgery or has completed a specialty class for the clinical nurse or as a PACU RN.
• Current Texas Nursing License.
• Current and active CPR certification.

Compensation And Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Vision health insurance
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• PTO accrued
• 401K

Position Summary

The Preadmissions Testing Nurse‑PAT RN is responsible for implementing the Pre‑Op holding record (patients’ medical record), and the assimilation of the patients’ hospital record. The pre‑admission nurse is also responsible for implementing the nursing process performing needed pre‑op testing and providing for the continuity and quality of nursing care for patients.

Position Responsibilities

• Coordinating registration for any patient requiring pre‑admission testing.
• Managing patients' admission processes to preoperative department in our hospitals and/or surgical centers.
• Coordinating pre‑surgery testing of patients for outpatient surgery and same‑day surgery.
• Assessing the status of patients’ health in pre‑op and ensuring accuracy of identification wristband.
• Ensuring that operative and informed consents are in order.
• Determining the surgeon and procedure being carried out.
• Taking and recording vital statistics of patients to ensure readiness for surgical procedure.
• Initiating IVs and ensuring that patients are informed about the procedure and attending medical staff.
• Exhibiting the Company Standards of Excellence and always exercising strict confidentiality.
• All other duties as assigned.

LEGENT HEALTH PROVIDES SERVICES THROUGHOUT THE TEXAS AND FLORIDA AREAS TO INCLUDE BUT NOT LIMITED TO SAN ANTONIO, AUSTIN, PLANO, CARROLLTON, FRISCO, HOUSTON, CONROE, TOMBALL, CORPUS CHRISTI, AND DELRAY BEACH.

Legent Health is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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