Pre-Op RN - Orthopedic Surgery, 4-Day Week

Conexus Management Group, LLC; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Knoxville Orthopaedic Surgery Center is seeking a Full-Time Registered Nurse – Pre Op to join our surgical team. You will admit and assess patients, develop individualized care plans, educate families, and coordinate with surgeons and anesthesia to ensure safe preoperative readiness.

The ideal candidate has surgical nursing experience, TN RN license, and BLS/ACLS/PALS or the ability to obtain them. This is a four-day, full-time position in a fast-paced ambulatory setting.

Qualifications

• Current TN RN license.
• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• Previous surgical nursing experience required.
• BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications, or ability to complete required certifications.
• Strong knowledge of nursing assessments, medication administration, patient monitoring, and perioperative care.
• Strong clinical judgment and ability to respond to changes in patient condition.
• Excellent communication and patient-service skills.
• Ability to work independently while supporting a team.

Responsibilities

• Admit and prepare patients for scheduled orthopedic procedures.
• Perform preoperative nursing assessments and develop care plans.
• Review medical histories, medications, and allergies to ensure safe preparation.
• Educate patients and families about the surgical process and perioperative care.
• Coordinate with surgeons, anesthesia providers, and staff to ensure readiness for surgery.
• Maintain organized preoperative holding area and ensure supplies are available.
• Complete accurate nursing assessments and admission records.

Skills

RN license TN

Nursing degree

Surgical nursing experience

BLS ACLS PALS certifications

EMR/clinical documentation

Nursing assessments

Clinical judgment

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

Nursing program diploma/degree

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Knoxville Orthopaedic Surgery Center is seeking a Full-Time Registered Nurse – Pre Op to join our surgical team. You will admit and assess patients, develop individualized care plans, educate families, and coordinate with surgeons and anesthesia to ensure safe preoperative readiness.

The ideal candidate has surgical nursing experience, TN RN license, and BLS/ACLS/PALS or the ability to obtain them. This is a four-day, full-time position in a fast-paced ambulatory setting.