Registered Nurse PAT

Your future role at a glance

Location: Pensacola, FL

Facility: Ascension Sacred Heart Pensacola

Department: Pre Admission Testing

Schedule: Day Shift | Full-time

Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Benefits that help you thrive

• Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
• Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
• Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
• Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
• Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
• Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
• Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more

Benefit options and eligibility vary by position, scheduled hours and location. Benefits are subject to change at any time. Your recruiter will provide the most up-to-date details during the hiring process.

How you'll make an impact in this role

• Coordinate patient admissions and transfers by evaluating clinical acuity and bed availability to ensure every patient is placed in the most appropriate level of care.
• Serve as a clinical liaison between requesting physicians, specialty consultants, and nursing units, facilitating the seamless exchange of medical reports and care requirements.
• Lead the care management intake process by initiating pre-registration and insurance verification while keeping providers informed of managed care updates and financial impacts.
• Cultivate strategic partnerships with referral sources and internal departments to streamline the intake process and improve the ease of access for our community.

What minimum requirements you'll need

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart

Association or American Red Cross accepted.

• Registered Nurse credentialed from the Florida Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job

transfer date required. Licensed as a Registered Nurse in Florida required. Credentialed from State Board of Nursing

or current home state license for multi-state license recognition "Compact State" obtained prior to

hire date or job transfer date required.

Education:

• Diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing OR Required professional licensure at time of

hire.

What additional preferences we''re seeking

• Previous Pre Admissions Testing experience.

Equal employment opportunity employer

Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.

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