Operating Room RN — Collaborative Surgical Care

Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation; Union City (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation in Union City, TN, seeks a dedicated registered nurse to provide direct and indirect patient care in the assigned setting. You will collaborate with physicians, leadership and the multidisciplinary team to improve patient outcomes using nursing processes, critical thinking, compassion and integrity.

The responsibilities include administering medications, patient and family teaching, prioritizing care, and supporting safe, cost‑effective practices.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• RN licensure required (state unspecified in ad).
• BLS certification within 14 days of hire.
• Must live within 20 minutes of hospital for call.

Responsibilities

• Assesses the patient appropriately and accurately based on their medical condition.
• Has knowledge of ordered medications and administers as prescribed.
• Provides care appropriate to the condition and age of the patient including basic self-care activities.
• Formulates a teaching plan based upon identified learning needs and evaluates effectiveness of learning; family is included in teaching as appropriate.
• Demonstrates ability to utilize nursing knowledge to perform treatments and provide services.
• Communicates/collaborates with multidisciplinary team in providing patient care.
• Demonstrates an ability to assist physicians with procedures and performs services requiring technical and manual skills.
• Identifies and addresses psychosocial needs of patients and family; communicates with social services regarding both hospital and post discharge needs.
• Demonstrates cost-effective practices and non-wasteful usage of supplies, linen, and charge items.
• Prioritizes patient care effectively and efficiently.
• Promotes patient safety by reducing the risk of unnecessary harm associated with health care.
• Assumes lifelong learning related to the nursing profession.

Skills

RN

BLS Certification

Education

Graduate of an accredited nursing program

Job description

Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation in Union City, TN, seeks a dedicated registered nurse to provide direct and indirect patient care in the assigned setting. You will collaborate with physicians, leadership and the multidisciplinary team to improve patient outcomes using nursing processes, critical thinking, compassion and integrity.

The responsibilities include administering medications, patient and family teaching, prioritizing care, and supporting safe, cost‑effective practices.