Registered Nurse - Operative Services - Part Time

Company: CHRISTUS Health
Location: San Antonio
Posted on: March 6, 2026

Job Description:

DescriptionWestover Hills is a154 bed hospital with state-of-the art technology that offers a full scope of specialized services to include Women's care, In-patient and Out-patient Surgical Services, (including Robotic and Cardiovascular surgery), Imaging, ICU, Dialysis, Interventional Cardiology and 24/7 emergency care.Perioperative Services at CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Westover Hills is presentlyoperating1 CVOR, 6 ORs, 2 Endo suites, 11 PACU beds, 20 SDS beds and the Sterile Processing Department. We support a variety of specialties including, General, Colorectal, GYN, Ortho, Spine, Vascular, Robotic, Urology, Bariatrics, Plastics, Gastroenterology, Interventional Radiology, Infusion/Transfusion services, as well as Interventional Cardiology. The Peri-Anesthesia department consists of Pre-Op, PACU (Phase I) and Phase II Recovery. All the Peri-Anesthesia nurses at Westover are cross-trained to work all three areas and float to each area within out department. This unique approach requires a positive attitude and flexibility as nurses may float to more than one Peri-Anesthesia area during their shift to cover the needs of the department. This model of nursing care works extremely well for productivity and gives the Peri-Anesthesia nurse a holistic approach to the Perioperative experience while providing cohesion as one team. Peri-Anesthesia Nursing is a unique type of nursing specialty as we provide the "before" and "after" care for patients that have had surgery or other types of procedures requiring anesthesia. We bridge the gap between floor nurses and OR/Procedure Nurses. The care that we give patients in the Perioperative setting is crucial to positive patient outcomes. Our policies are based on the standards develop by ASPAN (American Society of Peri-Anesthesia Nurses) which is our professional organization that helps define and establish the scope of Peri-Anesthesia nursing. 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, preferredExperience* 1 year of experience in the related nursing specialty preferredLicenses, Registrations, or Certifications* BLS required * RN License in state of employment or compactPosition Requirements:Education/Skills* All newly hired experienced RNs must attend New Nurses Orientation within the first 30 days of hire. * New hires are precepted by a designated trained staff member and initial on-boarding requirements are validated through successful completion of the designated organizational entry competency validation and a Perioperative Department-specific competency validation. * Completion of all annual competency verification requirements.Experience* Perioperative RN Residency, or recently practicing in an OR/Perioperative Setting preferred.Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications* Current ACLS certification required * Current PALS or ENPC certification requiredIn accordance with the CHRISTUS Health License, Certification and Registration Verification Policy, all Associates are required to obtain required certifications for their respective positions within the designated time frame.Credential Grace Periods: If additional credentials are required per the Position Requirements section, a grace period to obtain the certification will apply, dependent on your experience level.* Any Candidate/Associate with at least one year of acute care clinical experience in a similar service line within the past three years is considered an Experienced Associate. * Any Candidate/Associate who does not have at least one year of full-time acute care clinical experience in the same service line within the past three years is considered an Experienced Associate New to the Specialty.Credential Grace Periods for Experienced Associates Grace Periods for New Graduates & Experienced Associates New to the Specialty Basic Life Support (BLS) No grace period. AHA or Red Cross accepted at time of hire. No grace period. AHA or Red Cross accepted at time of hire. Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Within 30 days of hire. Within 90 days of hire. Pediatric Life Support (PALS) Within 30 days of hire. Within 90 days of hire. Trauma Nurse Core Curriculum (TNCC) Within 60 days of hire. Within 18 months of hire. Trauma Care After Resuscitation (TCAR) Within 60 days of hire. Within 18 months of hire. Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) Within 30 days of hire. Within 60 days of hire. AWHONN INTERMEDIATE FHM (Fetal Heart Monitoring) Within 30 days of hire. Within 60 days of hire. STABLE (Neonatal Education) Within 30 days of hire. Within 60 days of hire.Work Schedule:4 Days - 10 Hours Work Type: Full Time

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