RN Operating Room
Medical City Dallas9 months ago
Plano, TX, United States
On-site
Full-time
Junior Level (1-3 years)
Job Description
Position Overview
Join Medical City Dallas as a dedicated RN in the Operating Room. Location: Medical City Dallas. Schedule: Monday - Friday, 10:30AM - 7:30PM. At HCA Healthcare we care like family – if you are passionate about enhancing the patient experience, jump-start your career as a RN Surgery - Main OR today.
Key Responsibilities
- Schedule: Self/preferential scheduling is posted four weeks in advance to ensure predictability.
- Foster a culture of mutual respect and collaboration among all surgical staff.
- Contribute to a continuous investment in surgical equipment, instruments, and patient positioning technologies for optimal care.
- Participate in rounding with unit leaders, including charge nurses, to share insights on patient care and workflow improvement.
- Be available for on-call duties during select non-business hours.
- Responsibilities: Evaluate patients prior to surgery to determine readiness for procedures.
- Provide comprehensive education to patients and their families about procedures and the peri-operative process.
- Assume responsibility for patient preparation including intravenous therapy, administration of preoperative medications, and surgical site verification.
- Participate in all phases of surgical site verification – briefing, time out, debriefing, and adherence to universal protocols per hospital policy.
- Recognize and respond promptly to patient emergencies.
- Deliver high-quality, patient-centered care while utilizing evidence-based practices and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Work as an integral member of an interdisciplinary team that includes providers, surgeons, surgical technologists, and other healthcare professionals.
- Apply critical thinking, the nursing process, and leadership skills to independently deliver safe nursing care.
- Assess patient conditions consistently throughout your shift and document all care provided accurately.
- Educate patients and caregivers regarding medical conditions, treatment plans, and follow-up care measures.
Required Qualifications
- Qualifications: Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date; RN License is required.
- Education: Associate Degree is required, with a Bachelor Degree preferred.
- Experience Required: 2+ years of RN experience in a hospital setting.
Benefits & Perks
- Comprehensive medical coverage including prescription drugs, behavioral health services, free telemedicine, and AirMed transportation.
- Additional benefits options for dental, vision, life, and disability coverage; flexible spending accounts; supplemental health protection plans; and auto/home insurance.
- Free counseling services and resources to support emotional, physical, and financial wellbeing.
- 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay based on years of service.
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan offering 10% off HCA Healthcare stock.
- Family support through fertility and family building benefits, including adoption assistance.
- Referral services for child, elder, and pet care, as well as support with home and auto repair and event planning.
- Access to consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts.
- Retirement readiness resources, rollover assistance, and preferred banking partnerships.
- Education assistance including tuition support, student loan help, certification support, and dependent scholarships.
- Colleague recognition program to celebrate achievements.
- Time Away From Work Program offering paid time off, paid family leave, and both long- and short-term disability coverage.
- Employee Health Assistance Fund providing free employee-only coverage based on income eligibility.
- Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.
Required Skills
RN License Compliance
Basic Cardiac Life Support
Emergency Response
Patient Education
Team Collaboration
Critical Thinking
Surgical Site Verification
IV Therapy
Patient Evaluation
Preoperative Preparation