Perioperative RN - OR Specialist (PRN, Rotating Shifts)

Parkland Health; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 72,000; Part time

Job summary

Parkland Health is seeking a PRN Perioperative/Operating Room nurse to provide patient-centered care under established protocols. The role requires RN licensure in Texas or a valid compact license and a current BLS certification; a residency may be required for new graduates with less than nine months of OR experience.

The position supports rotating shifts in the Main Hospital OR; candidates should exhibit strong assessment, communication, and precepting skills and be comfortable guiding

Qualifications

• Must be a graduate from an accredited school of nursing.
• Prefer Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
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• If less than 9 months experience, a Nurse residency is required. LVN experience does not waive this requirement.
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• May have an equivalent experience to substitute for the education requirements
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• Must have current, valid RN license from the Texas Board of Nursing, or valid Compact RN license.
• Must have current healthcare provider BLS for Healthcare Providers: American Heart Association, American Red Cross or Military Training Network.

Responsibilities

• Serves as a patient advocate, focusing on patient needs, rights, confidentiality, and cultural preferences; communicates to promote wellness.
• Maintains and implements knowledge of rules, regulations, policies, and guidelines impacting Perioperative nursing practice; ensures compliance.
• Performs patient assessments, participates in Universal Protocol and site marking; documents accurately.
• Identifies ways to improve work processes and patient satisfaction; makes recommendations and monitors results.
• Keeps current with nursing practices by attending seminars and maintaining licensure; mentors staff and students.

Skills

Nursing assessment

Interpersonal communication

Independent judgment

Team collaboration

Education

RN license (TX or compact)

BSN preferred

Job description

Parkland Health is seeking a PRN Perioperative/Operating Room nurse to provide patient-centered care under established protocols. The role requires RN licensure in Texas or a valid compact license and a current BLS certification; a residency may be required for new graduates with less than nine months of OR experience.

The position supports rotating shifts in the Main Hospital OR; candidates should exhibit strong assessment, communication, and precepting skills and be comfortable guiding