Registered Nurse OR

Prime Healthcare; Mesquite (TX); On-site; USD 82,656 - 123,984; Part time

Job summary

Prime Healthcare's Dallas Regional Medical Center in Mesquite, TX is seeking an Operating Room RN to provide comprehensive perioperative care. The RN will prepare patients, assist surgeons, and maintain a sterile, safe OR environment during daytime shifts.

This Per Diem, 8-hour shift role requires current RN license, BLS, ACLS, PALS, and perioperative experience. BSN and CNOR are preferred. Per diems offer flexible scheduling.

Qualifications

• Current and valid state RN license.
• Current BLS (AHA) certificate on hire and maintained.
• Current ACLS (AHA) certificate within 30 days of hire and maintained.
• Current PALS (AHA) certificate within 30 days of hire and maintained.
• Minimum of one year perioperative experience or on the job training.
• CNOR certification preferred.
• BSN preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare the operating room, ensure environment cleanliness, and verify equipment functionality.
• Assist in preparing the patient for surgery, verify identity and site, position patient, complete pre-op procedures.
• Document vital signs, medications, and other details in the medical record before, during, and after surgery.
• Maintain a safe, sterile OR by following infection control protocols and instrument handling procedures.

Education

BSN preferred

CNOR Certification preferred

Job description

Overview

Department: Operating Room

Shift's Available: Days

Employment Type: Per Diem/ Varied

Hours: 8-hour shift

Location: DallasRegional Medical Center - Mesquite, TX

We are seeking an Operating Room RN also known as an OR RN or perioperative nurse, provides comprehensive nursing care to patients before, during, and after surgery. Operating Room Nurse work within the operating room setting, collaborating with surgeons and other surgical team members to ensure patient safety and well-being. OR RNs prepare patients for surgery, which includes reviewing medical history, conducting assessments, educating patients and families about the procedure, and administering pre-operative medications.

Responsibilities

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (includes, but not limited to):

• Prepare the operating room, ensure the cleanliness of the environment, and confirm that all required equipment is functioning properly
• Assist in preparing the patient for surgery, which may involve verifying the patient's identity and surgical site, helping to position the patient on the operating table, and ensuring that all necessary pre-operative procedures are completed
• Document pertinent information before, during, and after the surgical procedure, such as the patient's vital signs, medications administered, and any other relevant details for the patient's medical record
• Maintain a safe and sterile environment in the operating room by adhering to strict infection control protocols and ensure that all team members follow proper procedures for handling instruments and equipment

Qualifications

Before we go any further, we do have some deal-breakers. You must have:

• Current and valid state RN License.
• Current BLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain current.
• Current ACLS (AHA) certificate 30 days upon hire and maintain current.
• Current PALS (AHA) certificate 30 days upon hire and maintain current.
• Minimum of one year previous Perioperative experience or on the job training.
• Certified Nurse OR (CNOR) Certification (AORN) preferred.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.

Employment Status

Per Diem

Shift

Variable

Equal Employment Opportunity

Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf