Registered Nurse RN Operating Room

HCA Healthcare • Brownsville, TX

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About The Position

Valley Regional Medical Center is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide high-quality, efficient care in the operating room. The nurse applies aseptic technique to maintain a sterile field and assist with procedures or patient preparation for surgery, assesses patients before surgery, and helps ensure patients understand their procedures. The nurse also ensures the perioperative team completes a timeout before each procedure, supports the Surgical Services team, and promotes quality nursing care and a positive image of nursing.

The facility is a licensed 215+ bed hospital serving Brownsville, Texas, and surrounding communities. It is an Advanced Level III Trauma Center and Advanced Primary Stroke Center, with cardiac services, a women’s department, a C-section operating room, and a Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• At least 1 year of clinical experience as a Registered Nurse in an operating room setting.
• Current Registered Nurse license in Texas or a Multi-State Compact License. Employees with a compact license must obtain a Texas RN License within 90 days of hire.
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
• CNOR certification.

Responsibilities

• Apply aseptic technique to maintain a sterile field and assist with procedures or patient preparation for surgery.
• Demonstrate knowledge of the areas to prep for different procedures.
• Assess patients before surgery and establish that they understand the procedure.
• Ensure the perioperative team completes a timeout before any procedure.
• Demonstrate teamwork and adaptability, and serve as a resource to the Surgical Services team.
• Deliver quality nursing care and promote a positive image of nursing.

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.
• 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.
• Mentorship opportunities, clinical education courses, professional certification support, and educational assistance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree