Registered Nurse Operating Room PRN

We have an exciting opportunity for a Registered Nurse Operating Room PRN to join Corpus Christi Medical Center Bay Area, part of HCA Healthcare.

Position details and overall expectations for the role.

• Self/preferential scheduling posted four weeks in advance for predictability in schedule
• Culture of mutual respect and collaboration among all surgical staff
• Continuous investment in equipment including surgical instruments, devices and patient positioning for patient safety and workflow efficiency in the Operating Room
• Rounding with unit leaders, including charge nurses, to ensure voice is heard on suggestions for patient care and surgical workflow improvement
• On‑call required during select non‑business hours

• Evaluate patients prior to surgery
• Provide patient and family education concerning 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 providers, surgeons, surgical technologists and others
• 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 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

• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
• Registered Nurse with an active license in Texas or Multi‑State Compact license
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS)
• Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree
• Minimum of one year of clinical experience as a Registered Nurse in an Operating Room setting

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
• Paid time off, paid family leave, long‑ and short‑term disability coverage, and leaves of absence
• 401(k) plan with 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support, and financial wellbeing counseling
• Tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships, and 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 and position.

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.