Registered Nurse OR Circulator - Alamo Heights Ambulatory Surgery Center

Christus Health; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

CHRISTUS Health in San Antonio seeks a Registered Nurse OR Circulator to deliver safe, patient-centered perioperative care and advocate for patients throughout the surgical journey.

You will work closely with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and staff to maintain sterile environments, document care, administer meds, and support positive outcomes in a fast-paced ambulatory setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing preferred.
• 1 year of experience in the related nursing specialty preferred
• BLS required; RN License in state of employment or compact

Responsibilities

• Maintains a safe, sterile environment and coordinates care across the surgical team.
• Administers medications and treatments; monitors side-effects and effectiveness.
• Documents patient history, symptoms, medication, and care provided.

Education

Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing

Job description

Registered Nurse OR Circulator - Alamo Heights Ambulatory Surgery Center

At CHRISTUS Surgery Center Alamo Heights, our Registered Nurse (RN) OR Circulator plays a vital role in delivering exceptional surgical care and ensuring a safe, positive experience for every patient. Serving as the patient's advocate throughout the perioperative journey, the RN collaborates closely with surgeons, anesthesiologists, surgical technologists, and fellow nurses to provide high-quality, patient-centered care. Responsibilities includemaintaininga safe and sterile environment, coordinating care across the multidisciplinary surgical team, and promoting outstanding clinical outcomes.

CHRISTUS SurgeryCenterAlamo Heights isa state-of-the-art, AAAHC-accredited Ambulatory Surgery Center known for excellence in patient care and surgical services. Join a highly skilled and collaborative team supporting more than 75 providers across a diverse range of adult and pediatric specialties, including orthopedics, general surgery, otolaryngology, gynecology, ophthalmology, pain management, podiatry, and urology. If you are passionate about delivering exceptional care in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment, we invite you to be part of our mission to extend the healing ministry of Jesus Christ.

Summary:

The competent Nurse, in the same or similar clinical setting, practices independently and demonstrates an awareness of all relevant aspects of a situation. Provides routine and complex care, with the ability to on long-range goals or plans. Continues to develop the ability to cope with and manage contingencies of clinical nursing. Makes appropriate assignments and delegates to other care providers as a means to help manage the clinical situation.

Responsibilities:

• Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.


• Consistent with the ANA Scope and Standards of Practice, provides nursing care utilizing the nursing process, including assessment, diagnosis, planning, intervention and evaluation for assigned patients.


• Addresses increasingly complex psychological, emotional, cultural, and social needs of patient and families in accordance with their level of practice.


• Using the appropriate protocol, administers medications and treatments; monitors for side-effects and effectiveness of the treatment prescribed.


• Documents patient history, symptoms, medication, and care given.


• Assess learning needs and provides education to patients, family members and/or care givers; identify issues and resources.

Job Requirements:

Education/Skills

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing, preferred

Experience

• 1 year of experience in the related nursing specialty preferred

Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications

• BLS required


• RN License in state of employment or compact