Registered Nurse-PRN-Days-WH OR

Dhr Health Institute For Research And Development - Edinburg, TX

Full-time - Entry Level

Edinburg, TX

Hospitals

About the position

The Registered Nurse (RN) position at DHR Health is a PRN role focused on providing high-quality nursing care to surgical patients. The RN will be responsible for planning, executing, directing, and evaluating both direct and indirect nursing care throughout the perioperative experience, from pre-operative to post-operative phases. The role emphasizes collaboration with other healthcare professionals to ensure effective patient care and adherence to established clinical standards.

Responsibilities

• Promote the facility mission, vision, and values by effectively communicating them to others.
• Prepare the surgical suite for procedures, including opening sterile supplies and preparing equipment.
• Maintain count on sponges, needles, and instruments to ensure no loss of items according to policy.
• Perform all circulating duties with efficiency and speed.
• Supervise and assist scrub technicians as necessary.
• Position patients and prepare the operative area according to standards.
• Assist surgeons, anesthesiologists, and other personnel to ensure good patient care.
• Ensure all medications are administered and charted according to established policies and procedures.
• Provide timely responses to meet the needs of patients and physicians.
• Support and promote the organization's Infection Control, Safety, and Risk Management Programs.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing required.
• Current registered nurse license in good standing in the State of Texas.
• Current BLS certification within 6 months of hire for Women's Hospital employees.
• ACLS certification within 6 months of hire.
• NRP certification within 6 months of hire for Women's Hospital employees.
• One to two years of progressive experience as an Operating Room Nurse preferred.
• Thorough knowledge of OR nursing and standards is preferred.
• Good written and verbal communication skills required.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English required.

Nice-to-haves

• Bilingual communication skills preferred.
• Hospital experience preferred.

Benefits

• Competitive salary range of $74.1K - $93.8K per year.
• Opportunities for continuing education and professional development.