Registered Nurse RN Operating Room CVOR

Methodist Healthcare System; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits

401(k) retirement plan with match

Tuition and student loan assistance

Paid time off and family leave

Job summary

Methodist Healthcare System in San Antonio, Texas, is hiring a Registered Nurse for the Operating Room. This role requires OR circulating experience and involves patient evaluation, education, and emergency response. The candidate must have a valid nursing license and experience in clinical settings.

The position offers comprehensive benefits and is committed to providing a collaborative working environment for all surgical staff.

Qualifications

• Minimum of six months clinical experience as a licensed Registered Nurse.
• Graduate of an accredited diploma, associate's, or baccalaureate degree nursing program.
• Current Registered Nurse License in Texas or Multi-State Compact License.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients prior to surgery.
• Provide education regarding procedures and peri-operative processes.
• Manage patient preparation and verification processes.
• Recognize and respond to patient emergencies.
• Deliver high-quality, patient-centered care.

Skills

OR circulating experience

Critical thinking skills

Patient-centered care

Evidence-based practices

Education

Accredited nursing program graduate

Current RN License in Texas or Multi-State Compact License

Tools

Basic Cardiac Life Support certification

Job description

Days Shift – Must have OR circulating experience and must be able to take call.

Stroke response times nearly half of the national average. Cutting‑edge SPOT Technology that detects sepsis earlier than the human eye. An Enhanced Surgical Recovery program reduces opioid prescriptions and post‑surgical readmissions. We are a national learning health system, advancing clinical outcomes and empowering our nursing teams in a collaborative effort to give people a healthier tomorrow.

Job Summary and Qualifications

Position Details

• Self/preferential scheduling posted four weeks in advance for 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 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 regarding the procedure and peri‑operative process
• Assume responsibility for patient preparation, including intravenous therapy, pre‑operative medications, and surgical site verification
• Participate in surgical site verification, including briefing, timeout, 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 – 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

What qualifications you will need

• Graduate of an accredited diploma, associate’s, 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 must obtain Texas RN License within 60 days of hire date)
• Basic Cardiac Life Support obtained within 30 days of employment start date

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Well‑being 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

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

We are interviewing candidates for our Registered Nurse RN Operating Room CVOR opening.

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.