Registered Nurse RN PreOp

Methodist Healthcare System; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Counseling services

Paid time off

401(k) match

Tuition assistance

Fertility & family benefits

Life insurance

Job summary

Methodist Hospital Westover Hills in San Antonio, TX is seeking a Registered Nurse RN PreOp. You will influence patient care through collaboration with managers and nursing councils, supporting safe, high-quality perioperative care.

Responsibilities include preoperative assessment, patient education, IV therapy and site verification, teamwork with surgeons and techs, adherence to universal protocols, and continuous improvement of patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• ACLS must be obtained within 90 days of employment start date.
• 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 Compact License holders must obtain Texas RN License within 60 days of hire).
• 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 intravenous therapy and preoperative medications, and verify surgical site.
• Participate in surgical site verification and universal protocols.
• Recognize and respond to patient emergencies.
• Deliver high-quality, patient-centered care with evidence-based practices and continuous improvement.
• Be an integral member of an interdisciplinary team with providers, surgeons, technologists, and more.
• Apply nursing process, critical thinking, and leadership to deliver safe nursing care.
• Assess patient condition, monitor during shift, and document changes thoroughly.
• Educate patients and families about medical conditions, treatment, and follow-up.

Skills

ACLS

RN license

Clinical experience

Communication

Education

Diploma/Associate/Bachelor RN program

Job description

Days Shift Must be able to take call

As a Registered Nurse RN PreOp, your voice to influence patient care is valued and empowered at every turn –whether through open, collaborative relationships with your direct manager or more formal opportunities through hospital councils and national nursing initiatives. You'll help 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:

• Advanced Cardiac Life Spt must be obtained within 90 days of employment start date
• 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

• 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

Learn More About Employee Benefits

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Methodist Hospital Westover Hills is strategically situated near the Highway 151 and Loop 1604 corridor, making it easily accessible for the growing communities of San Antonio and its western suburbs. As a full-service, acute care hospital, we pride ourselves on delivering an exceptional level of healthcare that meets the needs of our rapidly expanding population. Our state‑of‑the‑art facility boasts advanced technology and world‑class care in a beautifully designed environment—perfect for providing the high‑quality patient experience that Methodist is renowned for.

Covering an impressive 225,000 square feet, our hospital features 54 beds and offers a comprehensive range of services. These include adult and pediatric emergency care, obstetrics and gynecology, cardiology, orthopedics, robot‑assisted surgery, surgical oncology, general surgery, as well as pulmonology and gastroenterology. At Methodist Hospital Westover Hills, we are dedicated to your health and well‑being.

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The great hospitals will always put the patient and the patient’s 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

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We are interviewing candidates for our Registered Nurse RN PreOp 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.