Operating Room Nurse

HCA Healthcare • Austin, TX

6d

About The Position

Surgicare of South Austin is seeking an Operating Room Nurse for its ambulatory surgery center. The nurse contributes in a circulating or scrub role and provides safe, effective nursing care until the patient is transferred to recovery. The position includes setting up instruments and equipment, coordinating the operating room during procedures, assisting with patient care and medication management, and ensuring complete documentation. The facility has five operating rooms and an endoscopy suite and provides services in gastroenterology, gynecology, ophthalmology, orthopedics, ENT, plastics, podiatry, and urology.

Requirements

• Graduate from an accredited school of professional nursing.
• At least 1 year of experience in an operating room setting.
• Active RN license as required by the state of employment or appropriate compact licensure.
• Valid BCLS certification upon employment; online certification is not acceptable.
• ACLS certification as required by the facility.

Nice To Haves

• Operating room experience in an ambulatory surgery center.
• PALS certification, which may be required at some facilities.
• CNOR certification.

Responsibilities

• Oversee instrument and equipment setup for the operating room, using preference cards and anticipating surgeons’ needs.
• Coordinate and oversee the operating room during a case as the circulator.
• Facilitate effective and efficient transitions between surgical procedures.
• Use appropriate body mechanics when moving patients to stretchers and operating room tables to prevent injury.
• Manage patient care and medication, including assisting with anesthesia.
• Review charts for completeness in accordance with documentation protocols before and after surgical procedures.

Benefits

• Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine plans.
• 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 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.
• Tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships, and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing.
• Fertility and family-building benefits and adoption assistance.
• Life insurance and supplemental health protection plans.
• Auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection, and consumer discounts.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level