Registered Nurse Operating Room

St. David's HealthCare; Georgetown (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical and dental services

Paid time off and family leave

401(k) Plan with company match

Tuition and student loan assistance

Wellbeing support services

Job summary

St. David's HealthCare is seeking a Registered Nurse at Georgetown Hospital who will provide high-quality care, evaluate patients, and educate their families. This role emphasizes surgical responsibilities and requires collaboration within a dynamic team.

The ideal candidate will have a Registered Nurse Diploma, relevant experience, and must obtain ACLS and BLS certifications shortly after starting. Comprehensive benefits, including medical services and tuition assistance, are offered.

Qualifications

• Advanced Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 90 days of employment start date.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date.
• Registered Nurse (RN) qualification is essential.
• Registered Nurse Diploma is required.
• 1 year of experience in nursing is required.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients prior to surgery.
• Provide patient and family education surrounding the procedure.
• Assume responsibility for patient preparation.
• Participate in surgical site verification according to hospital policy.
• Recognize and respond to patient emergencies.
• Deliver high-quality, patient-centered care.
• Educate patients and families about medical condition and treatment.

Job description

Strong staffing Support when it matters most. Technology and tools that streamline patient monitoring and communication to help you work more efficiently. Robust supply chains to keep you fully equipped. Ongoing clinical education to improve your skills. As a Registered Nurse at St. David's Georgetown Hospital, you’ll have all the staffing support, technology and resources you need to deliver safe, high-quality care—so you can focus on what you do best.

Position Details

• Self/preferential scheduling posted four weeks in advance for predictability
• Culture of mutual respect and collaboration among all surgical staff
• Continuous investment in equipment including surgical instruments, devices and patient positioning for optimal safety and workflow
• Rounding with unit leaders, including charge nurses, to ensure your voice is heard on patient care and workflow improvement
• On‑call required during select non‑business hours

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

Qualifications

• Advanced Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 90 days of employment start date
• Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
• Registered Nurse (RN)
• Registered Nurse Diploma
• 1 year experience required

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
• Paid time off, paid family leave, long‑ and short‑term disability coverage and leaves of absence
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
• Tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

Equal Opportunity Employment

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status or disability status.