Registered Nurse OR PRN

Surgery Partners, Inc•McKinney, TX

21h

About The Position

The Registered Nurse OR PRN provides operating-room nursing care, demonstrating competence in the designated skills of an OR Circulator. The role includes preparing for procedures, reviewing patient records, interviewing patients preoperatively, supporting patient safety and comfort, assisting during procedures, documenting care, and communicating with patients, families, physicians, and the healthcare team. The nurse follows facility policies and procedures, maintains aseptic technique, and responds to emergencies. This is a PRN position.

Requirements

At least an Associate’s Degree in Nursing from an accredited nursing program.
Current, unencumbered Texas RN license.
Current BLS and ACLS certifications at time of hire.
At least 2 years of OR experience in an acute care facility.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing.
CNOR certification.
Previous OR experience in neuro-spine, spine, and orthopedic joint specialties.
Scrub experience or willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

Correlate clinical data with the patient’s medical and nursing care and set priorities.
Communicate effectively with patients, families, co-workers, physicians, and other healthcare team members.
Follow facility policies and procedures when providing patient care.
Direct and provide patient care in emergency situations.
Assess, treat, and care for individuals based on age-specific needs using a developmental perspective.
Demonstrate the designated OR Circulator skills and competence in patient care duties.
Check the updated schedule each morning and prepare supplies and equipment.
Review the medical record.
Maintain patient normothermia.
Promote physical comfort, emotional support, and patient safety.
Administer and document medications as ordered by the physician.
Verify the surgical or procedure site with the patient, schedule, and History and Physical.
Verify or obtain the operative or procedure consent signature.
Provide instructions according to patient needs.
Complete nursing documentation for each operative procedure.
Assemble case supplies according to the schedule and preference cards.
Conduct a thorough and efficient preoperative patient interview.
Practice and monitor aseptic techniques.
Ensure completion of the surgical-site time-out process.
Position patients appropriately for procedures, with attention to body alignment, circulation, and pressure points.
Apply electrosurgical return electrodes, tourniquets, and related items according to physician preference and policies and procedures.
Maintain accountability for accurate documentation of sponge, needle, and instrument counts.
Properly label and care for specimens.
Provide and record intraoperative medications and obtain the physician’s signature documenting administration.
Review and update physician preference cards.
Maintain working knowledge of sterilizers.
Assist physician and anesthesia personnel as needed.
Provide emergency care according to physician and administrative policy.
Perform other duties assigned by management.
Foster a positive and professional facility environment by interacting considerately, helpfully, and courteously and participating as a team member.
Resolve or defuse conflict through appropriate communication with those involved.
Accept constructive feedback and offer suggestions professionally.
Maintain dress and appearance according to management-observed standards.
Operate equipment and machinery safely and follow procedures for reporting and correcting unsafe situations.