Operating Room RN (PRN) – Circulating, On-Call

Methodist Healthcare System; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Methodist Hospital Landmark is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) in the Operating Room on a PRN basis. The role requires OR circulating experience, ability to take call, and commitment to patient safety and high-quality perioperative care.

You will evaluate patients preoperatively, educate families, prepare patients including IV therapy and medications, and participate in surgical site verification. Join a collaborative team focused on evidence-based practice and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited diploma, associates, 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 (Employees with RN Compact License are required to obtain Texas RN License within 60 days of hire date)
• 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, according to hospital policy
• Recognize and respond to patient emergencies
• Deliver high-quality, patient-centered care while managing evidence-based practices and continuous improvement initiatives
• 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 thoroughly
• Educate patients and families/caregivers about the patient’s medical condition, treatment and follow-up measures

Skills

Basic Life Support

Education

Graduate of an accredited diploma, associates, or baccalaureate degree registered nursing program

Job description

Methodist Hospital Landmark is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) in the Operating Room on a PRN basis. The role requires OR circulating experience, ability to take call, and commitment to patient safety and high-quality perioperative care.

You will evaluate patients preoperatively, educate families, prepare patients including IV therapy and medications, and participate in surgical site verification. Join a collaborative team focused on evidence-based practice and continuous improvement.