RN PREOP PACU PAT

Legent Health; Fredericksburg (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Legent Health in Fredericksburg, TX is seeking an RN PREOP PACU PAT to manage pre-admission testing, anesthesia recovery, and post-operative care. This role guides patients from anesthesia awakening to discharge readiness, with emphasis on safety, documentation, and timely communication.

The ideal candidate is a graduate of an accredited nursing program with an active license, CPR certification, and 2–3 years in critical care.

Qualifications

• Experience in preoperative and postoperative nursing roles.
• Ability to perform triage and patient assessment in perioperative settings.
• Strong documentation and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee intake and perform initial physical assessment by phone prior to day of surgery.
• Perform tests ordered by surgeon (e.g., EKG) and draw blood for labs.
• Explain process to patients and discuss post-surgical care plan.
• Manage admission to preoperative department and verify patient ID.
• Assess health status and ensure accuracy of identification wristband.
• Ensure operative consents are in order and identify surgeon/procedure.
• Record vitals and readiness for the surgical procedure.
• Initiate IVs and inform patients about procedure and staff.
• Post-op: assess patient condition and monitor vitals.
• Document findings and ensure patient comfort.
• Develop individualized care plans and monitor for changes.
• Educate patients and families about procedures and meds.
• Determine when patient moves to room.
• Record sedation levels and body temperature; manage transfusions.
• Maintain clean and sanitized post-operative space; dress wounds.

Skills

Critical care nursing

Education

Graduate of an accredited nursing program

Current and active CPR certification

Current and valid nursing license

2-3 years’ experience in critical care nursing

Cognitive skills

Job description

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RN PREOP PACU PAT

Pre-Operative Services Full Time Fredericksburg, TX, US

About Legent Health

At Legent Health, our mission is simple yet profound: “To provide first-class health care that puts YOU first.”

Our vision reflects our commitment to excellence: “Through robust physician partnerships, become a nationwide leader in compassionate, quality healthcare focused on the patient and available to everyone.”

Our values, also known as our brand pillars, define how we stay true to our identity in the healthcare industry and the communities we serve. These values are central to everything we do:

• Respect: We honor the time and trust of both patients and physicians by delivering organized, efficient services that ensure a seamless healthcare experience.
• Service: We are committed to highly personalized care for patients, their families, and the physicians who serve them, driving optimal outcomes for all.
• Leadership: We strive to be a trusted leader through innovation, clear communication, and unwavering dedication to excellence across our employees and partners.

Joining Legent Health means being part of a team that lives these principles every day, as we build a future focused on compassionate, quality care.

About the Role

The PAT/ PreOp/ PACU RN is responsible to handle inbound pre-operative patients to ensure patients receive quality pre-operative screening for our surgical procedures and post anesthetic care patients emerging from the haze of anesthesia. There are several tasks a PACU nurse needs to perform in a post-operative unit such as guiding patients to consciousness and assisting them in handling personal needs in the first few hours after surgery. This nurse is important not just for their role as a guide in the outcome of a surgery but also for handling medication administration duties which are very important at this stage.

POSITION’S ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

Pre-admissions Testing Nurse Duties:

• Pre-admission testing nurse or PAT nurse duties include overseeing intake, during which you perform an initial physical assessment and interview the patient to obtain their medical history via phone call prior to day of surgery.
• PAT duties include performing any tests the surgeon has ordered, such as an EKG, and may be expected to draw blood for lab work.
• PAT nurses are often among the first people patients deal with as they prepare to have surgery. The PAT nurse is expected to help patients understand the process, answer any questions they might have, and discuss their post-surgical care plan with them.

Preoperative Duties of Nurse:

• Manage patients’ admission processes to preoperative department in a hospital.
• Assess the status of patients’ health in pre-op and ensure accuracy of identification wristband.
• Ensure that operative and informed consents are in order.
• Determine the surgeon and procedure being carried out.
• Take and record vital statistics of patients to ensure readiness for surgical procedure.
• Initiate IVs and ensure that patients are informed about the procedure and attending medical staff.

Post-operative Duties of PACU Nurse:

• Assess patients’ condition after a surgery has been performed.
• Ensure that all vitals are within normal range.
• Log all findings in patients’ files.
• Answer patients’ questions and ensure that they are kept comfortable.
• Make sure that all relevant IVs are in check.
• Develop individualized care plans based on each individual patient’s condition.
• Ensure that all nursing activities are carried out in accordance to the individual patient care plan.
• Monitor patients for condition changes and report any changes to the doctor.
• Initiate patient education programs to ensure that both patients and families are educated on procedures and medications.
• Determine when patients are ready to be moved to their rooms.
• Perform intervention duties in cases of post-operative emergencies.
• Record sedation levels and body temperature.
• Manage blood and fluid transfusions and draw specimens.
• Ensure that the post-operative space is clean and sanitized.
• Change bandages and dress surgical wounds.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• Current and active CPR certification.
• Current and valid nursing license, in good standing with the State licensing board.
• 2-3 years’ experience in critical care nursing preferred.
• Cognitive skills as related to the position.

Why Join Legent Health?

Legent Health fosters an environment where team members are empowered to deliver exceptional care while growing professionally within a supportive, values-driven culture.

We Offer:

• Competitive salary and performance incentives
• Paid time off and wellness programs
• Career development and training opportunities

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement

Legent Health is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, or any other legally protected characteristic.

I-9 and E-Verify Compliance:
Employment eligibility will be verified through the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s E-Verify system. All applicants must provide valid documentation to establish identity and authorization to work in the United States, as required by federal law.