Operating Room Nurse PRN

HCA Healthcare•Austin, TX

About The Position

North Austin Surgery Center, an HCA Healthcare-affiliated ambulatory surgery center, is seeking a PRN Operating Room Nurse to provide safe and effective nursing care through the patient's transfer to recovery. The nurse contributes expertise in either the circulating or scrub role and supports the center's commitment to caring like family. The center serves the north Austin area and performs more than 600 procedures each month across urology, orthopedic, endoscopy, oculoplastics, ENT, GYN, and colorectal specialties. It is accredited by AAAHC.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

PALS certification is preferred, though it may be required at some facilities.
CNOR certification preferred.
Experience in an ambulatory surgery center preferred.

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 efficient transitions between surgical procedures.
Move patients to stretchers and operating room tables using appropriate body mechanics to prevent injury.
Manage patient care and medication, including assisting with anesthesia.
Review charts for completeness and follow documentation protocols before and after surgical procedures.

Benefits

Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine plans.
Free counseling and referral services.
Paid time off and 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 and flexible spending accounts.
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.