Registered Nurse OR Circulator - Ambulatory Surgery Center
San Antonio, Texas
- Eligibility
- RN
- Unit
- OR
Still listed, seen today · Posted Jul 17
What the listing says
Role
- Term
- Full Time
- Setting
- Ambulatory Surgery
- Accepts
- RN
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About this role
Description
At CHRISTUS Surgery Center Stone Oak, our Registered Nurse (RN) OR Circulator plays a vital role in delivering exceptional perioperative care and ensuring a safe, positive surgical experience for every patient. Serving as the patient's advocate throughout the perioperative journey, the RN role partners closely with surgeons, anesthesiologists, surgical technologists, and fellow nurses to provide high-quality, patient-centered care. Responsibilities include maintaining a safe and sterile environment, coordinating care across the multidisciplinary surgical team, and promoting outstanding patient experiences.
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CHRISTUS Surgery Center Stone Oak is a fast-paced, multi-specialty ambulatory surgery center featuring seven operating rooms and performing approximately 600 surgical cases each month. Operating Monday through Friday with no overnight, weekend, or on call requirements, our collaborative team provides care across a diverse range of specialties, including ophthalmology, ENT, general surgery, orthopedics, podiatry, gynecology, plastic surgery, cardiac surgery, and pediatric urology, offering nurses the opportunity to broaden their expertise in a dynamic surgical setting. If you are passionate about delivering exceptional care in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment, we invite you to be part of our mission to extend the healing ministry of Jesus Christ.
Summary
The competent Nurse, in the same or similar clinical setting, practices independently and demonstrates an awareness of all relevant aspects of a situation. Provides routine and complex care, with the ability to on long-range goals or plans. Continues to develop the ability to cope with and manage contingencies of clinical nursing. Makes appropriate assignments and delegates to other care providers as a means to help manage the clinical situation.
Responsibilities
Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders. Consistent with the ANA Scope and Standards of Practice, provides nursing care utilizing the nursing process, including assessment, diagnosis, planning, intervention and evaluation for assigned patients. Addresses increasingly complex psychological, emotional, cultural, and social needs of patient and families in accordance with their level of practice.
Using the appropriate protocol, administers medications and treatments; monitors for side-effects and effectiveness of the treatment prescribed. Documents patient history, symptoms, medication, and care given. Assess learning needs and provides education to patients, family members and/or care givers; identify issues and resources.
Job Requirements
Education/Skills
Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing, preferred
Experience
1 year of experience in the related nursing specialty preferred
Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications
BLS required RN License in state of employment or compact
Work Schedule
5 Days - 8 Hours
Work Type
Full Time
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Requirements
- Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing, preferred
- 1 year of experience in the related nursing specialty preferred
- Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications
- BLS required
- RN License in state of employment or compact
- Work Schedule
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Place
- City
- San Antonio, Texas
- Median rent
- $1,324/mo
- Local household income
- $65,056/yr
- Metro price level
- 5% below the national average
rent and tenant-paid utilities · Census ACS 2024
all local households, not nurse pay · Census ACS 2024
San Antonio area index 94.7, where 100 is the national average.
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.
Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 metro Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024.
How this role fits you
About the employer
CHRISTUS Health is a faith-based, not-for-profit Catholic health system with operations in San Antonio, TX, and globally. Led by President and CEO Ernie Sadau, the system has earned the prestigious 'Great Place to Work' national certification in consecutive years, with…
On your path
Operating Room is a specialty you move into. Periop programs often train from the ground up.
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