Perioperative RN (PACU/Preop) - Flexible Scheduling

Methodist Hospital Metropolitan; New Braunfels (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits for medical, Rx

Tuition assistance

401(k) plan with company match

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Job summary

Methodist Hospital Metropolitan in San Antonio, TX is seeking a Registered Nurse to join our operating room team. This dayshift role requires on-call availability and a strong commitment to patient-centered perioperative care.

You will evaluate patients preoperatively, educate families about procedures, prepare patients and IV therapies, and support universal safety protocols with the multidisciplinary team to improve outcomes.

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

Education

Registered Nurse education (Diploma/Associate/Bachelor)

Job description

Methodist Hospital Metropolitan in San Antonio, TX is seeking a Registered Nurse to join our operating room team. This dayshift role requires on-call availability and a strong commitment to patient-centered perioperative care.

You will evaluate patients preoperatively, educate families about procedures, prepare patients and IV therapies, and support universal safety protocols with the multidisciplinary team to improve outcomes.