Registered Nurse Operating Room PRN

HCA Houston Healthcare; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical benefits

401(k) Plan with company match

Tuition assistance

Job summary

HCA Houston Healthcare in Houston is looking for a Registered Nurse in the Operating Room. The ideal candidate will have at least one year of clinical experience as a licensed RN, preferably in surgical services. Responsibilities include patient evaluation, education, and preparation for surgery, along with participating in surgical site verifications. Comprehensive benefits, including retirement plans and education support, are offered. Must have a current RN License in Texas or a Multi-State Compact License.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of clinical experience in OR, CVOR, Perioperative Services.
• Current Registered Nurse License in Texas or Multi-State Compact License.
• Current certifications in BLS and ACLS required.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients prior to surgery.
• Provide patient education surrounding procedures.
• Assume responsibility for patient preparation.

Skills

Clinical experience as a licensed RN

Critical thinking skills

Patient-centered care

Team collaboration

Education

Graduate of an Accredited School of Nursing

BSN preferred

Tools

BLS Certification

ACLS Certification

CNOR preferred

Job description

Job Summary and Qualifications

As the nation’s largest private employer of Registered Nurses, we’re honored by the trust of over 100,000 nurses and committed to supporting safe, high-quality care for which they can practice. That’s why more than 80% of our hospitals earn an A or B Leapfrog safety grade, rank in the top 5% nationally for patient outcomes through Health Grades, or are recognized as Magnet or Pathway to Excellence facilities. Join us!

Position Details

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

What you will do in this role

• 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

• 1+ year of clinical experience as a licensed RN required - Operating Room, OR, CVOR, Perioperative Services, Surgical Center
• Graduate of an Accredited School of Nursing is required. BSN is preferred.
• 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 90 days of hire date).
• Current BLS and ACLS Certification required.
• CNOR is preferred.

Benefits

HCA Houston Healthcare Kingwood offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
• Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
• Education support through 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 Statement

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.