Operating Room Nurse Ortho

Parkridge Health System; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision services

401(k) plan with a 100% match

Tuition assistance and educational support

Job summary

Parkridge Health System is seeking a Registered Nurse in Chattanooga, TN, to provide essential preoperative care and ensure patient safety during surgical procedures. This role demands proficiency in patient evaluation, education, and preparation, along with strong communication skills to work effectively with a dynamic team.

The position comes with a robust benefits package, including comprehensive medical coverage, paid time off, and educational support. Join a team dedicated to high-quality healthcare and patient-centered service.

Qualifications

• Basic Cardiac Life Support obtained within 30 days of employment start date.
• Registered Nurse (RN) with circulating experience required.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients prior to surgery.
• Provide patient education regarding the procedure and peri-operative process.
• Assume responsibility for patient preparation including intravenous therapy.
• Recognize and respond to patient emergencies.
• Deliver high-quality, patient-centered care.

Skills

Basic Cardiac Life Support

Registered Nurse (RN)

Circulating experience

Education

Registered Nurse Diploma

Job description

Job Summary And Qualifications

As the nation’s largest private employer of Registered Nurses, we’re honored by the trust of over 100,000 nurses and committed to supporting safe, high-quality care. More than 80% of our hospitals earn an A or B Leapfrog safety grade, rank in the top 5% nationally for patient outcomes, or are recognized as Magnet or Pathway to Excellence facilities. Join us!

Position Details

• Self/preferential scheduling posted four weeks in advance for predictability
• Culture of mutual respect and collaboration among all surgical staff
• Continuous investment in equipment including surgical instruments, devices and patient positioning for safe work and workflow efficiency in the Operating Room
• Rounding with unit leaders, including charge nurses, to ensure your voice is heard on patient care and surgical workflow improvement
• On‑call is required during select non‑business hours

What you will do in this role

• Evaluate patients prior to surgery
• Provide patient and family education regarding the procedure and peri‑operative process
• Assume responsibility for patient preparation, including intravenous therapy, preoperative medications, and surgical site verification
• Participate in surgical site verification, including briefing, time‑out, debriefing, and universal protocols, according to hospital policy
• Recognize and respond to patient emergencies
• Deliver high‑quality, patient‑centered care while managing evidence‑based practices and continuous improvement initiatives
• Be an integral member of a dynamic interdisciplinary team – consisting of providers, surgeons, surgical technologists, and more
• Consistently apply the nursing process, critical‑thinking skills, scientific judgment, technical skills and leadership to independently deliver safe nursing care to patients
• Assess patient condition, monitor during the shift, and document changes in patient condition along with the care provided thoroughly
• Educate patients and families/caregivers about the patient’s medical condition, treatment, and follow‑up measures

What qualifications you will need

• Basic Cardiac Life Support obtained within 30 days of employment start date
• Registered Nurse (RN)
• Registered Nurse Diploma
• Circulating experience required

Benefits

Parkridge Medical Center offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine services
• Well‑being support, including free counseling and referral services
• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long‑ and short‑term disability coverage and leaves of absence
• Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial well‑being counseling
• Educational support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.