Registered Nurse - Pre Op/PAT
Job in
Austin, Travis County, Texas, 78716, USA
Listed on 2026-07-21
Listing for:
The Hospital at Westlake Medical Center
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-07-21
Job specializations:
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Nursing
Healthcare Nursing, RN Nurse, Surgical Assistant, Operating Room Nurse
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Job Overview
The Pre-Operative/Pre-Admission Testing (Pre-Op/PAT) Nurse is responsible for assessing, educating, and preparing patients for surgical and procedural care. This role conducts comprehensive preoperative evaluations, reviews medical histories, coordinates required testing, identifies potential risks, and collaborates with physicians, anesthesia providers, and other healthcare team members to ensure patients are optimized for surgery. The Pre-Op/PAT Nurse promotes patient safety, regulatory compliance, and positive patient outcomes through thorough assessment, education, and care coordination.
JobDetails
- Location: AUSTIN, TX 78746
- Position Type: Per Diem
- Job Shift: Day
- Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Texas.
- Graduate of an accredited nursing program; BSN preferred.
- Previous experience in preoperative services, ambulatory surgery, perioperative nursing, critical care, or medical-surgical nursing preferred.
- Strong assessment, clinical judgment, and care coordination skills.
- Knowledge of surgical procedures, anesthesia considerations, and preoperative standards of care.
- Excellent communication, organizational, and patient education abilities.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
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