Perioperative RN: Lead the OR Care & Patient Advocate

University-Clinical-Health; Brookfield (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

University Clinical Health is seeking a Perioperative (OR) Registered Nurse to assess, plan, implement and coordinate patient care from admission to discharge.

The RN must have an accredited nursing degree, TN licensure, and current BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications within 90 days; CNOR is required. A preference for CNOR; the role involves collaborating with the surgical team and ensuring patient safety throughout the perioperative process.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an Accredited School of Nursing.
• Current state RN licensure to practice (TN) required.
• Successful completion of Basic Life Support (BLS/BCLS) within 90 days of employment.
• Successful completion of ACLS within 90 days of employment.
• Successful completion of PALS within 90 days of employment.
• CNOR perioperative nursing certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Advocate for the patient before, during, and after surgery.
• Monitor and record the patient's vitals pre-operation.
• Prepare the surgical tools and materials needed during the operation.
• Record all aspects of an operation, including tools, medications, and times.
• Advise the surgical team on potential harm to the patient during surgery.
• Assist surgeons during the surgery if needed.
• Escort patients to the recovery room post-operation.
• Clean the operating room post-operation.
• Account for all tools used during the procedure.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Adaptability

Attention to detail

Confidentiality

Communication

Medical excellence

Education

Accredited School of Nursing

RN licensure (TN)

CNOR (Perioperative Nursing)

Job description

University Clinical Health is seeking a Perioperative (OR) Registered Nurse to assess, plan, implement and coordinate patient care from admission to discharge.

The RN must have an accredited nursing degree, TN licensure, and current BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications within 90 days; CNOR is required. A preference for CNOR; the role involves collaborating with the surgical team and ensuring patient safety throughout the perioperative process.