PreOp and Phase II Surgery RN

CommonSpirit Health; Fort Oglethorpe (GA); On-site; USD 45,460 - 67,502; Full time

Job summary

CommonSpirit Memorial is seeking a Surgical Nurse to provide comprehensive perioperative care across diverse patient populations, including cardiac, orthopedic, and critical care services. The role emphasizes ongoing education and adaptation to dynamic clinical settings.

The nurse will perform assessments, administer medications, and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to develop and adjust care plans in fast-paced environments.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• Registered Nurse license required.
• Basic Life Support (CPR) certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive patient care in specialty service lines (e.g., cardiac, orthopedic, critical care).
• Perform patient assessments and administer medications.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to manage complex care plans.
• Observe and document changes in patient condition and respond appropriately.
• Educate patients about illness, lifestyle changes, and self-management.

Skills

Critical thinking

Assessment skills

Time management

Education

Graduate of an accredited nursing program

Job description

Job Summary And Responsibilities

As our Surgical Nurse, you will provide comprehensive care to a diverse patient population, often from specialized service lines like cardiac, orthopedic, or critical care, continuously building your education and experience.

Every day you will perform patient assessments, administer medications, manage complex care plans, and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, adapting to rapidly changing needs in a fast-paced environment.

To be successful in this role, you will possess an enthusiastic, patient-first mindset, keen assessment skills, critical thinking, and a sense of urgency, thriving in a dynamic clinical setting where no two days are alike.

• Skilled performance in extreme life threatening emergencies.
• Prioritizing, coordinating, and meeting multiple patient needs and requests in a timely manner.
• Anticipating and preventing periods of extreme workload within a shift as evidenced by good time management and organizational skills.
• Detection and documentation of significant changes in a patient’s condition.
• Assist patients to understand their illness and the effects of lifestyle including diet, activity, smoking and weight loss.
• Assess and evaluate a patient’s readiness to learn, and consider factors affecting a patient’s learning ability and knowledge level.

Job Requirements

Required

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program, upon hire and
• Registered Nurse: TN, upon hire and
• Basic Life Support - CPR, upon hire

Preferred

• Bachelors Of Nursing and At least one (1) years' experience in perioperative surgical area or ICU, upon hire

Where You'll Work

CommonSpirit Memorial is an award-winning, not-for-profit, faith-based health care organization dedicated to the healing ministry of Jesus Christ. Founded by the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth, we offer a comprehensive continuum of care, from preventative and primary care to acute hospital services specializing in cancer, cardiac, neuroscience, stroke, and orthopedic services. Our commitment to excellence has earned us top prestigious recognition repeatedly from U.S. News and World Report, PINC AI™, CMS, Healthgrades®, Leapfrog, and most recently as one of the Best Places to Work in Tennessee. We are proud to serve Southeast Tennessee and Northwest Georgia with the expertise of 4,700 employees and nearly 500 affiliated physicians.

Pay Range

$33.11 - $49.25 /hour