Pre-Admissions Testing (PAT) Manager Registered Nurse Full Time

United Surgical Partners International Inc

Houston, TX

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Anesthesiology, Basic Life Support (BLS), Communication Skills, Cross-Functional, Detail Oriented, Diversity, Electronic Medical Records, Gastroenterology, Healthcare, Laboratory, Logistics, Medications, Nursing Credentials, Nursing Management, Orthopedics, Outpatient Care, Patient Care, Patient Education, Patient Safety, Postanesthesia, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Primary Care, Problem Solving Skills, Registered Nurse (RN), Service Delivery, Surgical Procedures, Time Management, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Houston, TX
POSTED
30+ days ago

TOPS Specialty Surgical Hospital is known for delivering exceptional surgical care with a personal touch. As part of United Surgical Partners International (USPI), we specialize in outpatient and inpatient surgeries across a variety of specialties including orthopedics, spine, ENT, gastroenterology, and more. Our mission is to provide safe, efficient, and compassionate care in a welcoming environment that supports both our patients and our team.

We are currently seeking a Full Time Pre-Admissions Testing (PAT) Nurse Manager to join our team full-time. This role is key to ensuring that patients are well-prepared for their surgical procedures-both physically and medically-before they arrive for surgery.

What You'll Do:

  • Conduct pre-operative assessments via phone or in person, reviewing medical histories and identifying any potential anesthesia or surgical risks
  • Coordinate with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and primary care providers to obtain necessary clearances and lab work
  • Educate patients on pre-surgery instructions, including fasting, medication management, and arrival logistics
  • Ensure all required documentation is complete prior to the scheduled procedure
  • Identify and escalate any health concerns that may affect surgical clearance
  • Maintain accurate, timely, and thorough charting in the electronic medical record (EMR) system
  • Support patient safety, satisfaction, and readiness through proactive communication and education

Required Skills:

  • Strong critical thinking and problem-solving abilities
  • Excellent verbal and written communication
  • High attention to detail and organization
  • Ability to work independently while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team
  • Compassionate and professional patient interaction

Required Experience:

  • Current RN license in the state of Texas (or compact license)
  • Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
  • BLS certification required
  • Minimum of 1 year of pre-op, PACU, or pre-admissions experience preferred
  • Familiarity with EMR systems and surgical workflows

Who We Are

At USPI, we create relationships that create better care. We partner with physicians and healthcare systems to provide first-class ambulatory solutions throughout the United States. We are committed to delivering surgical services in the most efficient and clinically excellent manner.

USPI is proud of our inclusive culture. We respect differences, nurture individual contributions, and leverage diversity to make our organization stronger and more responsive to the needs of our patients and physicians.

About the Company

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United Surgical Partners International Inc

Strength in Numbers
United Surgical Partners International (USPI) and Tenet have combined forces to create the nation’s largest ambulatory surgery provider. Our combined network of exceptional surgical and imaging facilities includes approximately 20 imaging centers, and over 265 short-stay surgical facilities. Together, our partnerships include 50 health systems and more than 4,000 physicians.

Nationwide Experience
Our partners deliver high quality ambulatory solutions in safe, efficient and caring USPI facilities in communities of every size across 29 states. Our physician partners are focused on providing quality patient care, in part because they are invested in their USPI facility. We provide the infrastructure and support they need to perform their best. This is one of the advantages of partnering with USPI.

Quality Patient Services
We share a vision with our physician and health system partners. Our goal is to provide the quality of healthcare services we would insist upon for our own families. Since our founding in 1998, this goal has helped us grow exponentially. Today, our strategic joint venture with Tenet establishes USPI as one of the nation's leading providers of ambulatory solutions.

Operating Excellence
Our size and experience in developing and operating ambulatory facilities and strategic vision allow our facilities to achieve both high patient satisfaction and solid financial results. Moreover, because we engage physicians in the governance and growth of the facility, we also achieve excellent clinical outcomes.

COMPANY SIZE
10,000 employees or more
INDUSTRY
Healthcare Services
FOUNDED
1998
WEBSITE
http://www.uspi.com/