Registered Nurse (RN) – Operating Room / Ambulatory Surgery Center
Location: Texas
Schedule: Monday-Friday | 6:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Employment Type: Full-Time
Position Summary
We are seeking an experienced and patient-focused Registered Nurse (RN) to join our Ambulatory Surgery Center team. The ideal candidate will have a strong operating room background and be committed to delivering high-quality, compassionate patient care throughout the surgical experience. This role requires flexibility, strong clinical judgment, and a willingness to learn and support multiple surgical service lines.
Essential Responsibilities
Clinical Care (50%)
- Provide safe, effective patient care in accordance with the Texas Nurse Practice Act.
- Utilize the nursing process to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care.
- Conduct patient assessments, examinations, treatments, and interventions.
- Maintain accurate, complete, and timely clinical documentation.
- Demonstrate professionalism, cultural sensitivity, and compassionate patient care.
- Participate in preoperative patient calls and routine unit checks.
- Communicate effectively with patients, families, physicians, and interdisciplinary team members.
- Perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned by leadership.
Quality & Safety (20%)
- Adhere to all regulatory, accreditation, and professional nursing standards.
- Coordinate and modify plans of care for patients with complex healthcare needs.
- Identify and report safety concerns, incidents, and near misses.
- Support performance improvement and quality initiatives.
- Maintain a safe environment for patients, visitors, and staff.
- Ensure compliance with infection prevention and safety protocols.
Customer Service & Patient Experience (30%)
- Deliver exceptional patient-centered care and service.
- Communicate delays, updates, and expectations effectively to patients and families.
- Advocate for patients and assist in resolving clinical and ethical concerns.
- Build positive professional relationships with patients, families, physicians, and colleagues.
- Assess patient satisfaction and identify opportunities for service excellence.
- Educate patients and families regarding ASC policies, procedures, and expectations.
- Demonstrate commitment to organizational mission, vision, and values.
Qualifications
- Associate Degree in Nursing (ASN) required
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred
- Active RN Texas State License
Experience
- Minimum of 2 years of Registered Nurse experience in the Operating Room
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance are available to qualified candidates who meet eligibility requirements.