Ambulatory OR Nurse II – Perioperative Specialist

Texas Health Institute; Spring (TX); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Kelsey-Seybold Clinic in the Houston area is seeking an Operating Room Registered Nurse to provide perioperative care across at least five surgical service lines. The role requires adaptability in a multidisciplinary environment and strong communication with physicians, anesthesia, and staff.

You will perform safe, competent operative nursing in line with AORN/ASPAN standards and organization policies. Minimum qualifications include ASN or higher, Texas RN license, BLS, and 2+ years OR

Qualifications

• ASN or higher with Texas RN license
• BLS certification from American Heart Association
• 2+ years of OR nursing experience
• Experience in ASC or hospital setting

Responsibilities

• Provide perioperative nursing across multiple surgical service lines
• Maintain age-appropriate patient care and effective relationships with ASC/Clinic teams
• Communicate patient conditions clearly to physicians, anesthesia, and staff
• Perform safe operative nursing per policies, AORN and ASPAN standards

Skills

Operating Room Experience

Multi-line surgical service

Effective communication

Education

Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or higher

Active Texas RN license or compact license

Basic Life Support certification

Job description

Explore opportunities with Kelsey-Seybold Clinic, part of the Optum family of businesses. Work with one of the nation's leading health care organizations and build your career at one of our 40+ locations throughout Houston. Be part of a team that is nationally recognized for delivering coordinated and accountable care. As a multi-specialty clinic, we offer care from more than 900 medical providers in 65 medical specialties. Take on a rewarding opportunity to help drive higher quality, higher patient satisfaction and lower total costs. Join us and discover the meaning behind Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

The Operating Room Registered Nurse functions as an experienced perioperative professional who is proficient across at least five (5) surgical service lines, demonstrating adaptability and competency in a multidisciplinary surgical environment. The RN demonstrates proficiency in delivering high-quality, age-specific patient care and develops effective working relationships with all members of the ASC and Clinic. Communicates information effectively, appropriately, and courteously regarding patient conditions to physicians, anesthesia, leadership, staff, patients, families, and visitors. Performs safe and competent operative nursing care according to organizational policies, AORN standards, and ASPAN standards.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Ambulatory Surgery Center or hospital experience; multi-site or float experience preferred
• Demonstrate a proficiency in delivering high quality age specific patient care. Develop effective working relationships with all members of the ASC and Clinic
• Communicate information effectively, appropriately, and with courtesy regarding patient conditions to those who require the information including physicians, anesthesia, management, staff, patients, families, and visitors
• Perform safe and competent operative nursing care according to the organization's policy & procedures. Perform safe and competent operating room nursing care according to the organization's policy & procedures & AORN (Association of Perioperative Registered Nurses) standards and or ASPAN (American Society of Peri Anesthesia Nursing) standards

You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Required Qualifications:

• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or higher
• Active Texas RN license or compact license A
• Basic Life Support certification through American Heart Association
• 2+ years of RN in Operating Room
• RN experience in ASC, or hospital setting

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
• ACLS; PALS

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The hourly pay for this role will range from $29.00 - $52.00 per hour based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone-of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income-deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes - an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.

OptumCare is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

OptumCare is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.