Registered Nurse Pre Anesthesia Testing
What We Are Looking For Lake Granbury Medical Center’s PAT Department is now hiring a full-time Registered Nurse for Pre Anesthesia Testing to work in our thriving 73 bed acute care hospital. RN is responsible
for carrying out the patient intake process, obtaining required medical clearance information, and performing necessary assessments to determine if the patient is a candidate for surgery at
Lake Granbury Medical Center and Ambulatory Surgery Center.
What You Will Do The PAT RN is responsible for implementing all of the following:
Essential Functions Statement(s)

• Manage the patient intake process and perform assessment to obtain medical history
• Determine patient needs for pre-admission testing
• Knowledge of anesthetic agents and narcotics as necessary to coordinate all aspects of nursing care and teaching between patients, families and surgical team to achieve desired outcomes
• Serve as liaison between patients and other healthcare providers to obtain patient medical clearance as necessary or when required
• Evaluate, plan, implement, and document care, observations, and medical history
• Knowledge of Perioperative and Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) nursing procedures to assist in these areas as needed
• Regular and predictable attendance
• Ability to work in a cooperative manner with others
• Perform other duties as assigned

Required SkillsExcellent communication skills
Good organization habits
Ability to adapt to change quickly
Strong knowledgebase relative to surgery procedures and management of the surgical patient
Ability to care for patients from pediatric to geriatrics
Excellent teaching skills
Minimum RequirementsAssociate’s degree from an accredited school of nursing
Currently certified as a Registered Nurse in the State of Texas
Current BCLS
Must obtain ACLS, PALS, and NIH stroke certification within 3 months of hire date
Preferred RequirementsBachelor’s degree in Nursing
Previous PAT experience
Working Hours40 hours a week Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm
Who We Are Lake Granbury Medical Center is your community healthcare provider; a 73-bed facility providing complete medical care and advanced surgical procedures to Hood, Somervell, and Erath County residents. We are accredited by the Joint Commission and boast an accredited Chest Pain Center, Sleep Lab and radiology program.
We believe in the power of people to create great care. We’re 116 healthcare professionals strong. We are located in the center of Hood County to better serve you. And we work hard every day to be a place of healing, caring and connection for patients and families in the community we call home.
What We Offer
Competitive Pay Shift Differentials
Medical (BCBS), Dental (Delta Dental), Vision (VSP)
Critical Illness, Short and Long Term Disability
Company paid Life Insurance
CHS Hospital Discount
Generous Paid Time-Off (PTO)
Matching 401(k)
Education Assistance
Bedside Nursing Loan Repayment
Employee Referral Bonus Program
Opportunities for career advancement
Additional perks and discounts
About Granbury Founded in 1860, Granbury has a population of just under 8,000 and is located 35 miles southwest of downtown Fort Worth and 60 miles southwest of Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport. Small town living with many activities for families and singles alike. Lake Granbury offers water recreation for the whole family including Granbury City Beach Park. Located one mile from the Historic Granbury Square is the Brazos Drive-In Theatre, the longest continually running drive-in in Texas.
INDNUR
Experience Preferred

• Previous PAT experience preferred but not required. Education Preferred

Associates Or Better In Nursing Licenses & Certifications PreferredC-NIH- Stroke Cert C-AHA PALS C-AHA BLS Basic Cardiac C-AHA ACLS Behaviors Preferred
Loyal: Shows firm and constant support to a cause Team Player: Works well as a member of a group Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity