Operating Room RN II — Self-Scheduled Acute Care

Methodist Healthcare System; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

401(k) match

Education support

Tuition assistance

Dependent scholarships

Job summary

Methodist Children's Hospital, part of HCA Healthcare, seeks a Registered Nurse II to join the operating room team in San Antonio. You will evaluate patients pre-surgery, educate families, and manage IV therapy and preoperative meds as part of a dynamic interdisciplinary team.

The role emphasizes patient-centered care, adherence to safety protocols, and ongoing professional development; BLS is required within 30 days, and RN Diploma with an Associate Degree are needed for consideration.

Qualifications

• Active RN license required.
• BLS certification must be obtained within 30 days.
• RN Diploma and an Associate Degree required.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients prior to surgery.
• Provide patient and family education about perioperative process.
• Prep patients including IV therapy and preoperative meds.
• Participate in surgical site verification and time-out.
• Recognize and respond to patient emergencies.
• Deliver high-quality, patient-centered care using evidence-based practices.
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team.
• Apply nursing process, critical thinking and leadership to care.
• Assess patient condition, monitor during shift, document changes.
• Educate patients and families about medical condition and follow-up.

Skills

RN

BLS

Patient care

Team collaboration

Education

Registered Nurse Diploma

Associate Degree

Job description

Methodist Children's Hospital, part of HCA Healthcare, seeks a Registered Nurse II to join the operating room team in San Antonio. You will evaluate patients pre-surgery, educate families, and manage IV therapy and preoperative meds as part of a dynamic interdisciplinary team.

The role emphasizes patient-centered care, adherence to safety protocols, and ongoing professional development; BLS is required within 30 days, and RN Diploma with an Associate Degree are needed for consideration.