Registered Nurse Operating Room II - Texas Health Surgery Center Forney
SCA Health · Forney, TX
- On site
- Full-time
- $45,500 / year
- Forney, TX
Job highlights
- Provide direct patient care in the operating room.
- Develop individualized patient care plans.
- Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team.
- Must hold current RN license.
- SCA Health offers comprehensive benefits.
About the role
Registered Nurse Operating Room
At SCA Health, we believe health care is about people - the patients we serve, the physicians we support and the teammates who push us forward. Behind every successful facility, procedure or innovation is a team of 15,000+ professionals working together, learning from each other and living out the mission, vision and values that define our organization.
As part of Optum, SCA Health is redefining specialty care by developing more accessible, patient-centered practice solutions for a network of more than 370 ambulatory surgical centers, over 400 specialty physician practice clinics and numerous labs and surgical hospitals. Our work spans a broad spectrum of services, all designed to support physicians, health systems and employers in delivering efficient, value-based care to patients without compromising quality or autonomy.
What sets SCA Health apart isn’t just what we do, it’s how we do it. Each decision we make is rooted in seven core values:
- Clinical quality
- Integrity
- Service excellence
- Teamwork
- Accountability
- Continuous improvement
- Inclusion
Our values aren’t empty words - they inform our attitudes, actions and culture. At SCA Health, your work directly impacts patients, physicians and communities. Here, you’ll find opportunities to build your career alongside a team that values your expertise, invests in your success, and shares a common mission to care for patients, serve physicians and improve health care in America.
At SCA Health, we offer a comprehensive benefits package to support your health, well-being, and financial future. Our offerings include medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401k plan with company match, paid time off, life and disability insurance, and more. Please visit, https://careers.sca.health/why-sca, to learn more about our benefits.
Your ideas should inspire change. If you join our team, they will.
Responsibilities
We are actively hiring for an Registered Nurse Operating Room.
- Promote the mission, vision, and values of SCA.
- Assess patient status throughout the perioperative episode of care.
- Develop an individualized perioperative patient plan of care.
- Serve as a member of a multidisciplinary team in planning perioperative patient care.
Qualifications
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
- One year of OR and/or medical / surgical nursing experience preferred.
- Current state nursing licensure to practice in good standings.
- Successful completion of Basic Life Support (BLS) within 90 of employment or documentation of current BLS certification.
- Successful completion of Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Course within 90 days of employment or documentation of current ACLS certification.
- Successful completion of Pediatric Advance Life support (PALS) course is required when pediatric care is included in the facility scope of services within 90 days of employment or documentation of current PALS certification.
- Specialty certification in Perioperative Nursing is preferred.
Key skills/competency
- Operating Room Nursing
- Perioperative Care
- Patient Assessment
- Care Planning
- Multidisciplinary Teamwork
- BLS Certification
- ACLS Certification
- PALS Certification (if applicable)
- Nursing Licensure
- SCA Health Values
Skills & topics
- Registered Nurse
- Operating Room Nurse
- RN
- Perioperative Nursing
- Surgical Nurse
- Patient Care
- Healthcare
- Nursing
- ACLS
- BLS
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight your OR experience and nursing qualifications.
- Emphasize certifications: Showcase BLS, ACLS, and PALS if you have them.
- Demonstrate SCA Health values: Align your experience with integrity and teamwork.
- Prepare for interviews: Discuss patient care scenarios and your skills.
- Apply online: Submit your application through the SCA Health careers portal.
Technical preparation
Behavioral questions
Frequently asked questions
- What is the salary range for a Registered Nurse Operating Room at SCA Health?
- The salary range for a Registered Nurse Operating Room at SCA Health is between $41.00 and $50.00 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications.
- What certifications are required for the Registered Nurse Operating Room position at SCA Health?
- A current state nursing license is required. BLS certification is mandatory within 90 days of employment. ACLS certification is also required within 90 days. PALS certification is required if the facility provides pediatric care.
- Does SCA Health offer benefits for this Registered Nurse Operating Room role?
- Yes, SCA Health offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401k with company match, paid time off, and life/disability insurance.
- What is the minimum experience required for the Registered Nurse Operating Room position?
- While a graduate of an accredited school of nursing is required, one year of OR and/or medical/surgical nursing experience is preferred for this Registered Nurse Operating Room role.
- How important are SCA Health's core values for this Registered Nurse Operating Room role?
- SCA Health's seven core values (Clinical quality, Integrity, Service excellence, Teamwork, Accountability, Continuous improvement, Inclusion) are fundamental and inform attitudes, actions, and culture. They are very important for this role.
- What is the patient care setting for this Registered Nurse Operating Room job?
- This Registered Nurse Operating Room position is within an ambulatory surgical center setting, as SCA Health operates numerous such facilities.