Perioperative RN: Preop–Postop Care Leader

CommonSpirit Health; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

CommonSpirit Memorial is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse for the Operating Room to oversee comprehensive perioperative care—preoperative, intraoperative, and immediate postoperative. You will lead clinical teams, ensure patient safety, and coordinate activities for optimal outcomes across all perioperative phases.

The role requires exceptional clinical expertise in perioperative nursing, strong critical thinking, and the ability to manage complex patient care in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program; RN license in TN upon hire.
• Basic Life Support (CPR) within 14 days of hire.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support within 6 months of hire.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support within 6 months of hire.
• RN: TN license upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive perioperative nursing across preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative phases.
• Direct and coordinate perioperative team activities to ensure patient safety and optimal outcomes.
• Engage in direct patient assessment, intervention, and evaluation.
• Lead multidisciplinary teams to deliver patient-centered care in a dynamic environment.
• Educate patients about illness, lifestyle changes, and readiness to learn.

Skills

Leadership

Critical thinking

Communication

Education

Registered Nurse license in TN

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Job description

CommonSpirit Memorial is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse for the Operating Room to oversee comprehensive perioperative care—preoperative, intraoperative, and immediate postoperative. You will lead clinical teams, ensure patient safety, and coordinate activities for optimal outcomes across all perioperative phases.

The role requires exceptional clinical expertise in perioperative nursing, strong critical thinking, and the ability to manage complex patient care in a fast-paced environment.