Registered Nurse RN Pre Post Holding

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

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Free counseling

Paid time off & disability

401(k) match

Tuition & certification support

Fertility & family benefits

Life insurance

Job summary

Methodist Hospital Landmark is seeking an RN to support pre/post-operative holding, with on-call responsibilities during select non-business hours. The role emphasizes patient-centered care, education, and collaboration with surgeons, nurses, and staff to optimize patient outcomes.

You'll participate in preoperative preparation, site verification, and post-op care, while adhering to hospital policies and evidence-based practices. Equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited diploma, associates, 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 (RN with Compact license must obtain Texas RN license within 60 days)
• Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients prior to surgery
• Provide patient and family education surrounding the procedure and peri-operative process
• Prepare patients including IV therapy, preoperative medications, and surgical site verification
• Participate in surgical site verification and universal protocols per hospital policy
• Recognize and respond to patient emergencies
• Deliver high-quality, patient-centered care while following evidence-based practices and quality initiatives
• Be part of an interdisciplinary team with providers, surgeons, technologists, and others
• Consistently apply nursing processes, critical thinking, and leadership to deliver safe care
• Assess patient condition, monitor, and document changes throughout shift
• Educate patients and families about medical conditions, treatments, and follow-up

Skills

Nursing care

Critical thinking

Patient education

Team collaboration

Education

RN degree (Diploma/ADN/BSN)

Job description

Days Shift Must be able to take call

As aRegistered Nurse RN Pre Post Holding, your voice to influence patient care is valued and empoweredat every turn –whether through open, collaborative relationships with your direct manager or more formal opportunities through hospital councils and national nursing initiatives.Youllhelp shape decisions that elevate both patient outcomes and the future of nursing.

Job Summary and Qualifications

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

What qualifications you will need:

• Graduate of an accredited diploma, associates, 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 are required to obtain Texas RN License within 60 days of hire date)
• Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date

Benefits

Methodist Hospital Landmark, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive benefitsfor medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support, includingfree counselingand referral services
• Time away from workprograms 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
• Educationsupport through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Additional benefitsfor fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

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Note:Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Methodist Hospital | Landmark allows Methodist Healthcare to expand its surgery services into a rapidly growing area of San Antonio in the Northwest in a way that’s never been done before.

The facility provides the most unique and personalized patient and physician healthcare experience in the region. With 54 beds, 12 ORs, 27 private patient rooms and eight VIP rooms with private nurse stations, Methodist Hospital | Landmark delivers a true concierge experience. With convenience and access in mind, this hospital offers a four-story parking garage, an on-site Starbucks, and beautiful aesthetics, creating a space that truly allows patients to heal faster.

Methodist Surgery Center | Landmark is part of the campus to serve the growing outpatient surgery needs in the community. It is part of a 72,000+ square foot Medical Office Building that also houses a South Texas Radiology Imaging Center (STRIC).

"The great hospitals will always put the patient and the patients family first, and the really great institutions will provide care with warmth, compassion, and dignity for the individual."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr. HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

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.