Rn / Registered nurse - Pre-Anesthesia testing
Beebe Healthcare·Rehoboth Beach, Delaware
Beebe Healthcare·Rehoboth Beach, Delaware
The PAT RN provides comprehensive pre-operative assessments and patient-centered care to ensure surgical readiness. Responsibilities include medication reconciliation, developing individualized care plans, and educating patients on pre-operative requirements.
Why Beebe?
Become part of the Beebe team—an inclusive, mission‑driven organization located in a vibrant coastal community. At Beebe, you’ll build a rewarding career while making a meaningful impact on the health and well‑being of our patients. Join a team committed to excellence, collaboration, and compassionate care, and experience the fulfillment that comes from supporting a community that trusts and values the work you do every day. In addition to competitive compensation and wellness benefits (medical, dental, vision and prescription) Beebe Healthcare also offers: Sign-on and Referral Bonuses for select positions Tuition Assistance up to $5,250 Paid Time Off Long Term Sick accrual Employer Contribution Plan Free Short and Long-Term Disability for Full Time employees Zero copay for drugs on prescription plan for certain conditions College Bound 529 Savings Plan Life Insurance Beebe Perks via WorkAdvantage Employee Assistance Program Pet Insurance
The Pre-Anesthesia Testing (PAT) Registered Nurse is a clinically competent, licensed professional who demonstrates expertise in perioperative nursing care.
This role is responsible for delivering comprehensive, patient-centered care to surgical patients during the pre-anesthesia phase, ensuring optimal readiness for procedures.
The PAT RN utilizes the nursing process—assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation—to coordinate and provide safe, effective perioperative care.
Through thorough preoperative evaluations, patient education, and interdisciplinary collaboration, the nurse identifies potential risks, supports clinical decision-making, and promotes positive surgical outcomes.
This individual serves as a key clinical resource, applying advanced knowledge of perioperative standards, anesthesia requirements, and patient safety practices to ensure continuity of care throughout the surgical experience.
Must possess current hospital experience (within the past 5 years) Prefer minimum of 1 year recent perioperative experience. Must complete Point of Care Testing training as part of Department Orientation. Must be knowledgeable regarding the nursing process and its application--assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
RN - Registered Nurse BLS - Basic Life Saving certification
Education: Graduate of an accredited nursing program
USD $36.20/Hr.
USD $59.73/Hr.
Candidates must be a licensed Registered Nurse with current hospital experience within the last 5 years and BLS certification. A minimum of one year of recent perioperative experience is preferred.
Market context
In Delaware, nursing roles with ICU experience are often competitive because employers look for candidates who can step into high-acuity care with minimal onboarding. Pediatric or cardiac experience and bilingual skills can strengthen an application, while benefits like paid parental leave, PTO, and disability coverage may help a role stand out. On this platform, the job requirements and benefits are AI-summarized from the original job description, saving you time on research; review the full posting and confirm your BLS status and ICU background before applying.
