Pediatric OR Nurse II – Pre/Post Op Care

HCA Healthcare, Inc.; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Wellbeing support

Paid time off

401(k) with match

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Methodist Children's Hospital, part of HCA Healthcare, seeks a Registered Nurse II for Pre-Post Day Surgery in the pediatric perioperative setting. This role involves evaluating patients before surgery, educating families, preparing patients with IV therapy and medications, and participating in safety protocols.

On-call is required during select after-hour periods. The position emphasizes collaboration with surgeons, nurses, and other staff to ensure high-quality, patient-centered care and

Qualifications

• Licensed RN with active state license.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support within 30 days of start date.
• Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) required.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients prior to surgery.
• Provide patient and family education surrounding peri-operative process.
• Prepare patients including IV therapy and preoperative meds.
• Participate in surgical site verification and universal protocols.
• Recognize and respond to patient emergencies.
• Deliver high-quality, patient-centered care.
• Be an integral member of a dynamic interdisciplinary team.
• Apply the nursing process, critical thinking and leadership to deliver safe care.
• Assess patient condition and document changes throughout shift.
• Educate patients and families about condition, treatment and follow-up.

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Job description

Methodist Children's Hospital, part of HCA Healthcare, seeks a Registered Nurse II for Pre-Post Day Surgery in the pediatric perioperative setting. This role involves evaluating patients before surgery, educating families, preparing patients with IV therapy and medications, and participating in safety protocols.

On-call is required during select after-hour periods. The position emphasizes collaboration with surgeons, nurses, and other staff to ensure high-quality, patient-centered care and