Pre-Admissions Testing RN

USPI Medical Park Tower Surgery Centeris seeking a motivated Pre-Admissions Testing RN to join our team. We have 5 OR rooms. We perform outpatient surgical procedures in General, Ophthalmology, Orthopedic, Urology. Position requires weekdays only -- no holidays, weekends, or call. Some early mornings and later evenings may be required; schedule subject to change based on surgical schedule and flow of the day.

Job Description

The Pre Admissions Nurse is responsible for the teamwork and coordination of nursing care to include the collection and analysis of assessment data in determining nursing diagnosis, identification of expected outcomes and development of plan of care in collaboration with the patient/family and other interdisciplinary team members as appropriate. The Pre Admissions Nurse identifies interventions to attain expected outcomes, implements the interventions identified in the plan of care, evaluates the progress of the patient/family toward attainment of outcomes, and documents the process. This care includes sensitivity to age specific and unique needs of the patient/family.

Key Responsibilities

Provide attentive and efficient care to patients in the pre-operative phase Conduct comprehensive pre-op assessments, including patient history, medications, and allergies Initiate IVs, administer medications, and ensure accurate pre-op documentation Reinforce pre-operative instructions and provide emotional support to patients and families Communicate effectively with anesthesia providers, surgeons, and fellow RNs to ensure coordinated patient care Maintain compliance with infection control, medication safety, and patient safety standards Ensure all necessary pre-op documentation and consents are completed before surgery Monitor and respond to any changes in patient condition prior to surgery

What We Offer

As an organization, one way we care for our communities and each other is by providing a comprehensive benefits package that includes the following, subject to employment status:

• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage
• Life and AD&D coverage
• Availability of short- and long-term disability
• Flexible financial benefits including FSAs and HSAs
• 401(k) and access to retirement planning
• Paid holidays and vacation

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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Qualifications

Graduate of an approved school of nursing, BSN preferred. Minimum 2-year experience in a hospital setting; perioperative setting preferred Currently hold an unrestricted licensed in Texas. BLS required upon hire; ACLS and PALS preferred. Demonstrates clinical competency, leadership, and teaching capabilities. Physically and emotionally capable of performing responsibilities of position. General familiarity with medical terminology as it pertains to anatomy and surgical procedures for the perioperative setting. Professional communication required to be able to interact effectively with patients, their families and consulting medical professionals.