Registered Nurse RN Pre Admission Testing

Job Summary

As a Registered Nurse (RN) in Pre‑Admission Testing you will evaluate patients prior to surgery, provide education to patients and families, and ensure safe preparation for operative care. You will work within a culture of mutual respect and collaboration, with predictable self‑scheduling posted four weeks in advance and opportunities to influence patient care through unit leadership rounds and hospital councils.

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, pre‑operative medications, and surgical site verification.
• Participate in surgical site verification, including briefing, time‑out, debriefing, and universal protocols, according to hospital policy.
• Recognize and respond to patient emergencies.
• 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 providers, surgeons, surgical technologists, and others.
• Consistently apply the nursing process, critical thinking, scientific judgment, technical skills, and leadership to independently deliver safe nursing care.
• Assess patient condition, monitor throughout the shift, and thoroughly document changes and care provided.
• Educate patients and families/caregivers about the medical condition, treatment, and follow‑up measures.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited diploma, associate, or baccalaureate degree 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 a Multi‑State Compact license (must obtain Texas RN license within 60 days of hire if holding a compact license).
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification obtained within 30 days of employment start date.

Schedule

• Days shift with self/preferential scheduling posted four weeks in advance.
• On‑call required during select non‑business hours.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine coverage.
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services.
• Paid time off, paid family leave, long‑ and short‑term disability, and various leaves of absence.
• 401(k) plan with 100 % match on 3 % to 9 % of pay (based on years of service).
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support, and financial wellbeing counseling.
• Education support: tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships, and partnership with Galen College of Nursing.
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection, and consumer discounts.
• Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.