Preadmission RN - PT

Golden Ridge Ortho Center is seeking a qualified Preadmission Registered Nurse. 

JOB DUTIES:

• Delivers indirect and direct patient care according to established standards, taking into consideration the age and risk factors of the patient.
• Plans and prepares for the pre-admission of the patient.
• Plans and provides patient care based upon the nursing process and in accordance with hospital policies, protocols and procedures.
• Assesses the needs of the patient while providing for safe and optimum care.
• Demonstrates adherence to legal guidelines as related to patient care.
• Assumes supervision of nursing care provisions within an assigned nursing unit during an assigned shift.

Baylor Scott & White Surgical Hospital at Las Colinas has been serving Dallas-Fort Worth communities since opening our doors in 2003, originally as Irving Coppell Surgical Hospital. Our mission is to provide first-class surgical services to the DFW community in a safe, welcoming, and comfortable environment. We’d be happy to treat our own families in this environment.

Patients come to our hospital for personalized health and wellness through education and compassionate care. Our staff stays current on advanced health care options, treatments, and procedures to ensure the health and wellness of you and your family.

Our advanced facility is proud to house state of the art technology. We provide comprehensive outpatient and inpatient surgical treatment for a wide variety of medical conditions. For everything from simple eye procedures to the most complex spine and back surgeries, we combine exceptional care with personal attention and compassion.

Education                                                                                                                 

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing, BSN preferred

Licensure/Certification                                                                                          

• Current Texas RN License
• Current BLS, must get ACLS within 6 months of hire

Specific Job Experience

• Minimum one (1) year experience in surgery or has completed a specialty class for the clinical RN

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strong knowledge base relative to surgery procedures and management of the surgical patient.
• Demonstrates discretionary ability in establishing priority.
• Uses nursing judgment in decision-making
• Able to recognize and intervene in stressful situations and perform effectively in stressful situations to fulfill position responsibilities