Premier Surgical Center at Shavano Park
Ambulatory · San Antonio, TX
On the floor
What the day-to-day looks like
- Setting
- Ambulatory
Benefits
The Registered Nurse - Circulator position is classified as hourly/non-exempt, reporting to the Clinical Manager.
The city
Living in San Antonio, TX
San Antonio blends rich Tex-Mex culture, historic missions, and a laid-back river city feel. The famous River Walk winds through downtown, while the Pearl District offers trendy dining and lofts. With no state income tax, major hospital systems, and warm weather year-round, it's an affordable, welcoming spot for nurses seeking authentic South Texas charm.
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- 5% below the national average
- BEA index 94.7 (100 = national)
- Median gross rent
- $1,324/mo
- rent and tenant-paid utilities
- Median household income
- $65,056/yr
- all local households, not nurse pay
U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 metro Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024
Who they are
Premier Surgical Center at Shavano Park is a Texas State Licensed Ambulatory Surgical Center (ASC) located in San Antonio, TX, affiliated with Dr. Jose Barrera MD, a facial plastic surgeon and ENT specialist.
- Ambulatory · San Antonio
More about Premier Surgical Center at Shavano Park
The facility is described as a new, modern, hospital-grade environment situated next to Dr. Barrera's established practice and medspa. It is dedicated to delivering multi-disciplinary specialty care across facial plastic and reconstructive surgery, plastic surgery, oculoplastic surgery, ENT, pain management, hand and minor orthopedic surgery, and wound care. The center handles both elective and insurance-based surgical cases, combining cutting-edge technology with personalized patient attention. For nursing professionals, the facility offers opportunities in perioperative and circulating nurse roles within an ASC setting. The organization was actively recruiting for an Administrator/Director of Nursing position, indicating a developing leadership structure. The facility appears to be in an early growth phase, which may present both opportunities for nurses to help shape clinical workflows and challenges associated with a newer operation.
The organization's stated goal is to provide exceptional outcomes in a comfortable, efficient setting tailored to elective and insurance-based cases, combining cutting-edge technology with uncompromising safety and personalized attention. The nursing job description emphasizes promoting and restoring patients' health through the nursing process, collaborating with physicians and multidisciplinary team members, and providing physical, emotional, and psychological support to patients and families. The organization also emphasizes promoting its mission, vision, and values through compassionate, patient-centered care.
Working here
Culture and working life
What to consider
Indeed.com lists an overall rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars for 'Premier Surgical Center' based on 17 reviews. Detailed ratings show Culture at 4.2/5, Work-life balance at 3.9/5, Management at 3.6/5, Job security and advancement at 3.5/5, and Pay and benefits at 3.2/5. Reviewers highlighted a clear sense of purpose, feeling of personal appreciation, and a supportive environment as key positives. Job titles represented in reviews include Registered Nurse, Registered Nurse - PACU, Surgical Technologist, Receptionist, and Admissions Clerk. However, these reviews may aggregate multiple unrelated facilities operating under the 'Premier Surgical Center' name across several states (FL, NJ, MI, ID, GA, PA, TX) and may not exclusively reflect the Shavano Park location, which appears to be relatively new with a limited independent review presence.
The good
- Modern, hospital-grade facility with cutting-edge technology
- Multi-disciplinary specialty care exposure across several surgical specialties
- Supportive environment noted by employees in reviews
- Clear sense of purpose reported by staff
- Culture rated highly at 4.2 out of 5 stars on Indeed
- Opportunity to help shape clinical workflows in a newer facility
The hard parts
- Pay and benefits rated lowest category at 3.2 out of 5 stars on Indeed
- Job security and advancement rated moderately at 3.5 out of 5 stars
- New facility with limited established review base specific to the Shavano Park location
- Small ASC setting may limit career advancement opportunities compared to larger hospital systems
The reality check
Before you decide
Quick facts
- Relationship
- Direct employer
- Roles last seen active
- Aug 16, 2026
- Website
- drjosebarrera.com ↗
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