Operating Room RN – Surgical Care Expert

Methodist McKinney Hospital; McKinney (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Methodist McKinney Hospital in McKinney, TX is seeking a skilled Operating Room RN to support surgical patients across preop, intraop and postop phases. The role emphasizes comprehensive nursing care within the framework of the nursing process, with emphasis on assessment, diagnosis and outcomes.

You will collaborate with the surgical team, maintain readiness for emergencies, uphold patient rights and safety standards, and keep certifications current (BLS, ACLS/PALS).

Qualifications

• Degree from accredited nursing program.
• Current Texas RN License.
• BLS certification.
• ACLS and PALS or successful completion within 3 months of hire date.
• 2 year OR experience.

Responsibilities

• Performs assessment/data collection in an ongoing and systematic manner, focusing on physiologic, psychological and cognitive status.
• Formulates a goal directed plan of acre, which is prioritized and based on determined nursing diagnosis and patient outcomes.
• Implements care in a knowledgeable, skilled consistent manner in reaching the desired patient outcomes through nursing processes.
• Establish priorities of patient care based on essential patient needs and available center resources of time, personnel, equipment and supplies.
• Performs efficiently in emergency patient situations following established protocols, remaining calm, informing appropriate persons and documenting events.
• Demonstrates applied knowledge base in areas of medical/surgical patient care, pain assessment and actions of pharmaceuticals and anesthetic agents, laboratory values, safety and legal issues and all emergency equipment.
• Practices effective problem identification and resolution skills as a method of sound decision making.
• Performs documentation duties on the floor and in the patient record, which is timely, accurate and concise.
• Works as part of a team in delivering patient care.
• Maintains BLS and ACLS certification as required.
• Attends all mandatory in services and participates in staff meetings.
• Remains flexible, adaptive and able to accept and implement new ideas and approaches.
• Treats all patients equally adopting the hospital’s Patient Rights policy.
• Reviews and carries out physician orders in an appropriate professional manner.
• Willingness to assist with other duties when asked.

Skills

Organizational skills

Ability to work in fast-paced OR

Team collaboration

Education

Degree from accredited nursing program

Current Texas RN License

BLS certification

ACLS and PALS or within 3 months

2 year OR experience

Job description

Methodist McKinney Hospital in McKinney, TX is seeking a skilled Operating Room RN to support surgical patients across preop, intraop and postop phases. The role emphasizes comprehensive nursing care within the framework of the nursing process, with emphasis on assessment, diagnosis and outcomes.

You will collaborate with the surgical team, maintain readiness for emergencies, uphold patient rights and safety standards, and keep certifications current (BLS, ACLS/PALS).