Registered Nurse RN Day Surgery Pre Post
About The Position
Medical City Dallas is hiring a Registered Nurse for day surgery pre- and post-operative care. The nurse evaluates patients before surgery, prepares them for procedures, provides education to patients and families, and participates in surgical-site verification and universal protocols. The role includes recognizing and responding to emergencies, monitoring and documenting patient conditions, and delivering safe, evidence-based, patient-centered care as part of an interdisciplinary surgical team. The position offers self/preferential scheduling posted four weeks in advance, collaboration among surgical staff, ongoing investment in surgical equipment, and opportunities to share suggestions with unit leaders. On-call coverage is required during select non-business hours. The facility is an 895+ bed tertiary care center with adult and pediatric hospitals and advanced medical facilities.
Requirements
- Associate degree required.
- Registered Nurse (RN) credential required.
- One year of experience required.
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) must be obtained within six months of employment start date.
- Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) must be obtained within six months of employment start date.
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date.
Responsibilities
- Evaluate patients prior to surgery.
- Educate patients and families about procedures and the peri-operative process.
- Prepare patients for surgery, including intravenous therapy, preoperative medications, and surgical-site verification.
- Participate in surgical-site verification, including briefing, time out, debriefing, and universal protocols, according to hospital policy.
- Recognize and respond to patient emergencies.
- Deliver high-quality, patient-centered care while applying evidence-based practices and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Work as part of an interdisciplinary team that includes providers, surgeons, and surgical technologists.
- Apply the nursing process, critical thinking, scientific judgment, technical skills, and leadership to deliver safe nursing care independently.
- Assess patient condition, monitor patients throughout the shift, and thoroughly document changes and care provided.
- Educate patients and families or caregivers about medical conditions, treatment, and follow-up measures.
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine benefits.
- 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.
- 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.
- Preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support, and financial wellbeing counseling.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
