Registered Nurse OR Full Time

Surgery Partners Careers•McKinney, TX

About The Position

The Registered Nurse provides perioperative nursing care in the operating room, demonstrating competence in the designated skills of an OR Circulator. The role includes preparing for scheduled cases, reviewing patient records, completing preoperative interviews and documentation, maintaining patient comfort and safety, and supporting the surgical team throughout procedures. The nurse applies facility policies and procedures, uses age-specific assessment and care, and responds to emergencies according to physician and administrative policy. The nurse promotes a positive, professional environment through courteous communication, teamwork, and appropriate conflict resolution. The role also requires safe operation of equipment and machinery, reporting unsafe conditions, and maintaining appearance according to facility standards.

Requirements

At least an Associate degree in Nursing from an accredited nursing program.
Current, unencumbered Texas RN license.
Current BLS and ACLS certifications at the time of hire.
Minimum of 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 patients’ medical and nursing care and set priorities.
Communicate effectively with patients, families, coworkers, 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 according to age-specific needs and a developmental perspective.
Demonstrate the designated skills and knowledge required for OR Circulator patient-care duties.
Check the updated schedule each morning and prepare supplies and equipment.
Review the medical record and complete a thorough preoperative patient interview.
Maintain patient normothermia, physical comfort, emotional support, and safety.
Administer and document medications as ordered by the physician; record intraoperative medications and obtain the physician’s administration signature.
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 and complete nursing documentation for each operative procedure.
Assemble case supplies according to the schedule and preference cards.
Practice and monitor aseptic techniques and ensure completion of the surgical-site time-out process.
Position patients appropriately for procedures, considering body alignment, circulation, and pressure points.
Apply electrosurgical return electrodes, tourniquets, and related equipment according to physician preferences and facility policies and procedures.
Maintain accountability for the accuracy and documentation of sponge, needle, and instrument counts.
Properly label and care for specimens.
Review and update physician preference cards.
Maintain working knowledge of sterilizers.
Assist physicians 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 diffuse conflict through appropriate communication; accept constructive feedback and offer suggestions professionally.
Maintain dress and appearance according to standards observed by management.
Operate equipment and machinery safely and follow procedures for reporting and correcting unsafe situations.