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Shaded band: the middle 50% of posted nursing roles in Elk City, Oklahoma rates. This role sits in the 72nd percentile.
About the role
Pay for this role is about 29% above the Elk City, Oklahoma median for nursing roles.
Responsible for providing direct patient care to an assigned group of patients using a standards-based framework model. This includes coordinating care with multidisciplinary teams, overseeing nursing staff, and managing patient teaching needs.
Location Address: 2100 N Dr Martin Luther King Jr Blvd Clovis, NM 88101-9412
Compensation Pay Range
Minimum Offer $39.69 Maximum Offer $58.17
Summary
Provides direct perioperative nursing care to patients undergoing surgical procedures, utilizing the nursing process and evidence-based practice standards. Collaborates with the interdisciplinary surgical team to ensure patient safety, efficient workflow, and high-quality outcomes throughout the perioperative experience.
How you grow, learn and thrive matters here.
Educational and career development options, including tuition and certification reimbursement, scholarship opportunities
Staff Safety (a wearable badge that allows nurses to quickly and discreetly call for help when safety is a concern)
Differentials for night/weekend shifts, higher education, certifications and various lead roles (for eligible positions)
Shift: Varied Days and Hours (United States of America)
Responsibilities
This position is eligible for enhanced sign on and relocation benefits!
In this role you will provide direct perioperative nursing care to patients undergoing surgical procedures, utilizing the nursing process and evidence-based practice standards. Collaborates with the interdisciplinary surgical team to ensure patient safety, efficient workflow, and high-quality outcomes throughout the perioperative experience.
Serves as a clinical resource by overseeing perioperative patient care, directing and delegating responsibilities to surgical team members based on patient needs, procedure complexity, staff competencies, and anticipated surgical requirements.
Requirements
Requires a degree from an accredited nursing program (minimum ADN) and a valid New Mexico or Compact State Nursing License. BLS certification is required for all RN roles, with additional certifications like ACLS, NRP, or PALS depending on the specific unit.
associate degree
Case Management
Patient Education
Care Coordination
Conflict Resolution
Direct Patient Care
Nursing Process
Patient Triage
Clinical Evaluation
Electronic Charting
Clinical Resource Management
Benefits
Wellness Program
Shift Differentials
Tuition Reimbursement
Loan Forgiveness
Scholarship Opportunities
Certification Reimbursement
Nutrition Coaching
Malpractice Liability Insurance
Mindfulness and Meditation Resources
Staff Safety Wearable Badges
On-site and Community-based Gyms
Posting details
Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
2-5 yrs
Salary
$38 - $51/hr
Location
Elk City, Oklahoma
Posted
Aug 25, 2026
Application
Employer website
Maintains clinical competency in the delivery of perioperative nursing care; evaluates patient outcomes, collaborates with surgeons, anesthesia providers, and other specialists, and adjusts care plans as needed to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
Coordinates patient care through collaboration with patients, families, surgeons, anesthesia personnel, and interdisciplinary team members throughout the perioperative continuum.
Demonstrates knowledge of perioperative nursing principles and provides education, support, and advocacy for patients and their families before, during, and after surgical procedures.
Ensures patients understand their rights and responsibilities, advance directives, and informed consent requirements in accordance with organizational and regulatory standards.
Assesses patient and family educational needs and provides preoperative and postoperative instruction to promote understanding, safety, and recovery.
Maintains current knowledge of perioperative nursing standards, evidence-based practices, regulatory requirements, and organizational policies to support quality patient care and surgical outcomes.
Demonstrates proficiency in the operation, troubleshooting, and safe use of surgical equipment, instrumentation, and technology utilized in the operating room.
Communicates effectively with members of the surgical team and other disciplines, actively participating in problem-solving, conflict resolution, and efforts to maintain a collaborative, patient-focused environment.
Participates in on-call responsibilities and responds appropriately to urgent, emergent, and trauma surgical procedures as required.
Maintains competency in a variety of surgical specialties and procedures, including preoperative assessment, intraoperative patient management, aseptic technique, patient positioning, specimen handling, and postoperative care coordination.
Assists in maintaining compliance with accreditation, infection prevention, patient safety, and quality improvement initiatives.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Degree from an accredited nursing program; Minimum Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) required
Current New Mexico RN license or Compact State RN license required
Basic Life Support (BLS) required for all RN roles (AHA, ASHI, or American Red Cross)
We're all about well-being, starting with yours. Presbyterian employees have access to a fun, engaging and unique wellness program, including free on-site and community-based gyms, nutrition coaching and classes, mindfulness and meditation resources, wellness challenges and more.
Presbyterian exists to improve the health of patients, members, and the communities we serve. We are locally owned, not-for-profit healthcare system of nine hospitals, a statewide health plan and a growing multi-specialty medical group. Founded in New Mexico in 1908, we are the state's largest private employer with nearly 14,000 employees - including more than 1600 providers and nearly 4,700 nurses.
Our health plan serves more than 580,000 members statewide and offers Medicare Advantage, Medicaid (Centennial Care) and Commercial health plans.
AA/EOE/VET/DISABLED. PHS is a drug-free and tobacco-free employer with smoke free campuses.
Compensation Disclaimer
The compensation range for this role takes into account a wide range of factors, including but not limited to experience and training, internal equity, and other business and organizational needs.
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Market context
Oklahoma nursing roles stay consistently in demand
Nursing roles in Oklahoma typically see steady demand across hospitals, clinics, long-term care, and community settings. These positions are competitive because employers often look for reliable bedside skills, current or soon-to-be-obtained BLS certification, and the ability to meet basic education or experience requirements. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your BLS timeline and tailor your application to match the experience level the posting asks for.
