Registered Nurse RN Special Procedures

HCA Healthcare•Dallas, TX

About The Position

Medical City Dallas is hiring a Registered Nurse for Special Procedures. The nurse provides safe, high-quality, patient-centered care as part of an interdisciplinary team and applies the nursing process, critical thinking, scientific judgment, technical skills, and leadership to deliver nursing care independently. The role includes evaluating patients before surgery, preparing them for procedures, monitoring and documenting their condition, and educating patients and families about procedures, treatment, and follow-up. The position offers self/preferential scheduling posted four weeks in advance, a collaborative surgical-staff culture, ongoing investment in operating-room equipment, and opportunities to share workflow and patient-care suggestions with unit leaders. On-call coverage is required during select non-business hours.

Requirements

Registered Nurse (RN) qualification.
Associate degree required.
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date.
Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS) certification must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date.
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification must be obtained within 90 days of employment start date.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
Two or more years in a hospital setting preferred.
ICU or emergency department experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Evaluate patients prior to surgery.
Provide patient and family education about the procedure and 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 and contribute to evidence-based practices and continuous improvement initiatives.
Work as an integral member 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 patients, monitor their condition 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

Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine coverage.
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 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.