Day Shift OR Circulating Nurse – On-Call & Team-Driven

Methodist Healthcare; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Free counseling

Paid time off

401(k) with company match

Tuition assistance

Employee wellness programs

Job summary

Methodist Hospital in San Antonio is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Operating Room. The role includes evaluating patients prior to surgery, preparing for procedures, and ensuring site verification for patient safety. On-call is required during select non-business hours.

The position offers collaboration with a multidisciplinary team and a comprehensive benefits package. Join a leading health system focused on advanced patient care and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited diploma, associate, or baccalaureate degree registered nursing program.
• Minimum of six (6) months of clinical experience as a licensed Registered Nurse.
• Current Registered Nurse License in the State of Texas or Multi-State Compact License.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients prior to surgery.
• Provide patient and family education surrounding the procedure and peri-operative process.
• Assume responsibility for patient preparation, including intravenous therapy, preoperative medications, and surgical site verification.
• Participate in surgical site verification, including briefing, time out, debriefing, and universal protocols.
• Recognize and respond to patient emergencies.
• Deliver high-quality, patient-centered care while applying evidence-based practices and continuous improvement.
• Be an integral member of a dynamic interdisciplinary team – consisting of the provider(s), surgeons, surgical technologists and more.
• Consistently apply the nursing process, critical thinking skills, scientific judgment, technical skills and leadership to independently deliver safe nursing care to patients.
• Assess patient condition, monitor throughout your shift, and document changes in patient condition along with the care provided.
• Educate patients and families/caregivers about the patient’s medical condition, treatment and follow-up measures

Education

Diploma/Associate/Bachelor degree in Registered Nursing

Job description

Methodist Hospital in San Antonio is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Operating Room. The role includes evaluating patients prior to surgery, preparing for procedures, and ensuring site verification for patient safety. On-call is required during select non-business hours.

The position offers collaboration with a multidisciplinary team and a comprehensive benefits package. Join a leading health system focused on advanced patient care and continuous improvement.