Ortho OR Nurse — Predictable Schedule + Weekend On-Call

Parkridge Medical Center; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Behavioral health & telemedicine

401(k) with match

Education assistance

Fertility & family benefits

Job summary

Parkridge Medical Center in Chattanooga, TN is seeking a full-time RN for the Operating Room with circulating experience. You will evaluate patients, educate families, and manage peri-operative care, including IV therapy and site verification.

This role requires on-call during select non-business hours and active participation in a collaborative surgical team. The position demands BLS within 30 days of start and an RN Diploma.

Qualifications

• RN with OR Circulating experience required.
• BLS must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date.
• Registered Nurse Diploma required.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients prior to surgery
• Provide patient and family education surrounding 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 the provider(s), 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 throughout your 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

Skills

RN

BLS

Education

RN Diploma

Job description

Parkridge Medical Center in Chattanooga, TN is seeking a full-time RN for the Operating Room with circulating experience. You will evaluate patients, educate families, and manage peri-operative care, including IV therapy and site verification.

This role requires on-call during select non-business hours and active participation in a collaborative surgical team. The position demands BLS within 30 days of start and an RN Diploma.