Surgical OR Tech Orthopedic

HCA Healthcare; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Wellbeing support and counseling

Tuition and certification support

Job summary

HCA Healthcare's Medical City Orthopedic and Spine Surgery Center in Dallas is seeking a PACU Nurse to provide postoperative care in a busy ambulatory setting. You will ensure patient safety, monitor vitals, manage airway, and support discharge planning with a patient- and family-centered approach.

The role requires an RN with ADN or diploma, 1+ year PACU/ICU/surgery experience, active RN license, and certifications (BCLS; ACLS/PALS as required).

Qualifications

• Associate Degree in Nursing or RN Diploma or Higher required.
• 1+ year nursing experience in PACU, ICU, or Surgery.
• Active RN license as required by state of employment.
• BCLS certification required at employment; ACLS within 30 days.
• PALS if required by facility within 30 days.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patient care area and ensure equipment and supplies are ready.
• Demonstrate airway management techniques and monitor patients postoperatively.
• Monitor vital signs and other clinical parameters according to policy.
• Insert, maintain, and remove IV catheters and saline locks as needed.
• Perform head-to-toe patient evaluations using approved scoring systems.
• Check dressings or operative sites and report abnormalities to the surgeon.
• Provide a safe, comfortable environment and ensure discharge readiness.

Skills

PACU Nursing

Airway Management

IV Therapy

Vital Signs Monitoring

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing or RN Diploma

Job description

Do you have the career opportunities as a Surgical OR Tech Orthopedic you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join Medical City Orthopedic and Spine Surgery Center which is part of the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.

Job Summary and Qualifications

We are seeking a PACU Nurse for our ambulatory surgery center who demonstrates the values of our company by caring like family. You will ensure safe and effective nursing care rendered postoperatively until the patient is dismissed from the facility. With your expertise, our center continue its’ legacy of employing nurses who contribute to the company’s mission and vision.

What you will do in this role:

Prepare your patients’ care area adequately and ensure necessary equipment and supplies and provided

You will demonstrate proper airway management techniques

Monitor your patients according to policy (vital signs, temperature, cardiac, etc.).

You will exhibit proper technique for insertion, maintenance, and removal of IV catheters and saline locks

Perform and document head to toe evaluation of your patients utilizing an approved scoring system in line with HCA policy and procedure

Check dressings and/or operative site of your patients and report abnormalities to the surgeon

Provide a safe and comforting environment for your patients and family

Ensure your patients meet discharge criteria

Qualifications you will need:

Associate Degree in Nursing or RN Diploma or Higher degree in Nursing Required

1+ years of nursing experience in a clinical setting, preferably in PACU, ICU or Surgery

Active RN license as required by state of employment

BCLS Certification upon employment. ***online certification not acceptable

ACLS required within 30-days of hire

PALS if required by facility within 30-days of hire

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 (https://careers.hcahealthcare.com/pages/employee-benefits-and-rewards)

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Are you in need of specialized care for orthopedic, spine, or pain management services? Look no further than the Medical (https://surgerycenterofplano.com/) City Orthopedic and Spine Center in Dallas, Texas. Our state-of-the-art facility is part of a large healthcare campus, and we are proud to be Joint Commission-accredited. We offer a wide range of services with modern technology and a team-oriented approach to care, ensuring that each patient receives the best possible experience.

As a member of Surgery Ventures powered by HCA Healthcare, we are committed to the care and improvement of human life. Our parent company, HCA Healthcare, is a world leader in ethical healthcare practices and has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. And with an estimated $3.7 billion spent on charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses, you can trust that your care is in good hands.

So why wait? Choose the Medical City Orthopedic and Spine Center for your specialized healthcare needs, and experience the best care possible.

"Bricks and mortar do not make a hospital. People do."- 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.