Registered Nurse Pediatric Preadmission Testing
Location: Austin, TX
Facility: Dell Children's Medical Center North
Specialty: Pediatric Preadmissions Testing
Schedule: Day | Full Time
Conduct comprehensive pre-operative assessments to ensure patients understand their surgical procedures, preparation requirements, and care expectations before surgery.
Assess patient medical histories, current medications, and overall health status to identify risks that may affect surgical safety and outcomes.
Coordinate care with physicians and the interdisciplinary team to address clinical concerns and arrange additional pre-operative testing when indicated.
Provide patient-centered education and counseling to help patients and families understand surgical preparation, transportation arrangements, and post-operative care needs.
Licensure / Certification / Registration
- Required Credential(s):
- BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
- Registered Nurse credentialed from the Texas Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
Education
- Diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing required. OR Required professional licensure at time of hire.
Additional Preferences:
- 1+ years of preadmissions testing and or perianesthesia RN experience