Perioperative OR Nurse - Expert Patient Care

DHR Health; Edinburg (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

DHR Health in Edinburg, TX is seeking an experienced Operating Room Nurse for perioperative care. Responsibilities span pre-op through post-op, with collaboration across surgeons, anesthesia, and nursing staff to ensure patient safety and quality care.

The role demands completion of OR competencies, strong communication, and bilingual sensitivity. A valid Texas RN license, BLS, ACLS, and NRP within designated timeframes are required. Hospital experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Graduate of accredited school of nursing required. BSN preferred.
• Current registered nurse license in good standing in the State of Texas
• Current BLS certification within 6 months of hire for Women’s Hospital employees
• ACLS certification within 3 months of hire
• NRP certification within 6 months of hire for Women’s Hospital employees
• One (1) – Two (2) years of progress experience as a Operating Room Nurse, preferred
• The successful candidate will be required to pass competencies for this position.
• Thorough knowledge of the OR nursing and standards is preferred.
• Good written and verbal communication skills required.
• Ability to read, write and speak English required.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely with all levels of nursing, administration, and physicians.
• Must be able to be sensitive to cultural and bilingual issues.
• Prefer hospital experience.

Responsibilities

• Promotes the facility mission, vision and values by effectively communicating them to others.
• Preparation of the surgical suite for the procedures which are performed.
• Maintains count on sponges, needles and instruments to ensure no loss of items according to present policy.
• Performs all circulating duties with efficiency and speed.
• Supervises and assists scrub technicians as necessary.
• Positions patient, prepares operative area, and adjusts table to proper position according to standards.
• Has all supplies and equipment in room as necessary.
• Opens all sterile packs and supplies according to aseptic technique.
• Assists surgeons, anesthesiologist, and other personnel as needed to ensure good patient care.
• Observes patient for changes in condition.
• Reviews Surgeon’s preference cards for desired medications and verifies same with surgeon.
• Ensures all medications are administered and charted according to established policies and procedures.
• Transferring patient to the OR table
• Safe care of the patients during their stay in the OR according to AORN standards
• Knowledge of all equipment used in the OR/PACU/Pre-Op
• Perform surgical preps or supervise another staff member in this duty
• Attend departmental meetings

Skills

OR nursing experience

English proficiency

Communication skills

Cultural competence

Patient safety

Education

Texas RN license

BSN preferred

BLS within 6 months

ACLS within 3 months

NRP within 6 months

Job description

DHR Health in Edinburg, TX is seeking an experienced Operating Room Nurse for perioperative care. Responsibilities span pre-op through post-op, with collaboration across surgeons, anesthesia, and nursing staff to ensure patient safety and quality care.

The role demands completion of OR competencies, strong communication, and bilingual sensitivity. A valid Texas RN license, BLS, ACLS, and NRP within designated timeframes are required. Hospital experience is preferred.