PRN Pre-Admission Testing Registered Nurse; RN), Ambulatory Surgery Center

Position: PRN Pre-Admission Testing Registered Nurse (RN), Ambulatory Surgery Center
Job Posting

Title:

PRN Pre-Admission Testing Registered Nurse (RN), Ambulatory Surgery Center

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- Hiring Department:

Dell Medical School

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- Position Open To:

All Applicants

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- Weekly Scheduled

Hours:

8

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- FLSA Status:

Non-Exempt

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- Earliest

Start Date:

Immediately

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- Position Duration:

Expected to Continue

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- Location:

AUSTIN, TX

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- Job Details:

Purpose

The Pre-Admission Testing RN (PAT RN) is responsible for preparing patients for surgery by conducting pre-admission assessments, including physical examinations, medical history reviews, and diagnostic tests. This role reports to the Pre Op/PACU Charge Nurse and works closely with anesthesiologists, surgeons, and other healthcare professionals. Peer roles include PACU RN and Surgical RN. The PAT RN ensures patients are informed about their procedures, addresses any concerns, and coordinates care plans to optimize surgical outcomes

Responsibilities

Conduct Pre-Admission Assessments

* Perform physical examinations and medical history reviews.

* Administer diagnostic tests such as EKGs and lab work.

* Document findings and update patient records.

Patient Education and Communication

* Inform patients about their surgical procedures and post-operative care.

* Address patient concerns and answer questions.

* Provide instructions regarding pre-operative preparations.

Coordinate Care Plans

* Collaborate with anesthesiologists and surgeons to develop patient care plans.

* Communicate patient needs and special requirements to the surgical team.

* Ensure all pre-operative requirements are met.

Maintain Patient Safety

* Monitor patients for any adverse reactions during pre-admission testing.

* Implement safety protocols and procedures.

* Respond to emergencies and provide appropriate interventions.

Documentation and Reporting

* Maintain accurate and detailed patient records.

* Report test results and assessments to the surgical team.

* Ensure compliance with regulatory and legal requirements.

Required Qualifications

* Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).

* Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience in pre- and post-surgical patient care.

* Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Texas.

Preferred Qualifications

* Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).

* Minimum of 3 years of experience in pre-admission testing or surgical nursing.

* Certification in Pre-Admission Testing Nursing (PATN).

Salary Range

FLEXIBLE

Working Conditions

* Standard office equipment

* Repetitive use of a keyboard

* May be exposed to such occupational hazards as communicable diseases, blood borne pathogens, ionizing and non-ionizing radiation, hazardous medications and disoriented or combative patients, or others.

Required Materials

* Resume/CV

* 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor

* Letter of interest

Important for applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers:
You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi-select additional files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure that ALL Required Materials have been uploaded.

Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.

Important for Current university employees and contingent workers:
As a current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply within Workday by searching for Find UT Jobs. If you are a current University employee, log-in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left hand navigation menu and then update the sections in your Professional Profile before you apply. This information will be pulled in to your application.

The application is one page and you will be prompted to upload your resume. In addition, you must respond to the application questions presented to upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) that were noted above.

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- Employment Eligibility:

Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University-Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers. Staff who are promotion/transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval.

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- Retirement Plan Eligibility:

The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.

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- Background Checks:

A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.

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- Equal Opportunity

Employer:

The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all…