Registered Nurse

SEES Management Solutions; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

401(k) plan

Paid vacation and holidays

Tuition reimbursement opportunities

Referral bonus opportunities

Job summary

SEES Management Solutions in Chattanooga, TN is hiring a Registered Nurse to deliver exceptional patient care while adhering to healthcare protocols and standards. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced surgery environment. Responsibilities include assessing patients, coordinating care, and providing education during their surgical journey. Benefits include medical coverage, paid uniforms, and a balanced work-life schedule without night shifts or weekends.

Qualifications

• 1–2+ years of experience in a surgery center preferred.
• Strong understanding of HIPAA requirements.
• Must be willing to submit to a background check.

Responsibilities

• Assesses patient status throughout pre-op and post-op.
• Coordinates nursing interventions and ensures discharge readiness.
• Provides patient education based on individual needs.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Organizational skills

Empathy and patient care

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

Current Registered Nurse License in Tennessee

Graduate of an accredited nursing school

Tools

BCLS certification

ACLS certification

ERM system familiarity

Job description

Registered Nurse

A Registered Nurse is a professional who provides patient care based on the nursing process; it involves maintaining the standard of care for assigned patients through assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation. The Registered Nurse shall oversee and guide employees that are under his/her supervision, actively supports and promotes the Center’s philosophy and mission statement, and reports to the Charge Nurse.

What You’ll Do

• Assesses patient status on admission to the pre‑op area, the operating room and/or the post‑op area, and on a continuing basis.
• Provides safe, therapeutic, quality care to patients by utilizing the nursing process and nursing diagnosis in a timely manner and by setting appropriate priorities.
• Coordinates nursing interventions to enhance achievement of expected outcomes and to ensure readiness for discharge.
• Documents interventions and patients’ responses.
• Ensures provision of patient care in an organized and timely manner.
• Utilizes nursing care standards when planning and implementing patient care.
• Communicates appropriate information regarding patient conditions to those who require it, including surgeons, anesthesia, management and other staff.
• Safely carries out physician’s orders correctly and promptly, documenting all activities.
• Initiates and participates in patient and family education. Assesses learning needs according to patient’s level of understanding and readiness to learn.
• Displays an understanding of each patient’s cognitive, physical, emotional and chronological maturity in assessments, treatment, and care.
• Takes part in pre‑ and post‑op phone calls and communicates any problems to the appropriate person.
• Maintains competencies to function in RN role within specific area (e.g., OR circulator – identification, counting and care of instrumentation and sponges, skin preparation of surgical site).
• Maintains competencies in conscious sedation administration and monitoring of sedated patient, including airway protection, assessment and support of sedated patients.
• Protects sedated and anesthetized patients by identifying safety hazards such as electrical equipment, pressure points, and by minimizing exposure to maintain privacy and body temperature.
• Exhibits expertise in safety principles, asepsis, sterile technique and universal precautions.
• Assesses, anticipates and implements appropriate care throughout the surgical process.
• Correlates clinical data with nursing care. Provides the patient with care measures congruent with his/her age, sex and health status.
• Possesses excellent organizational skills and attention to detail, prioritizes work to meet the changing needs of the department.
• Documents and performs nursing care in assigned area based on standards of care and practice, and TDC policies and procedures.
• Adheres to all policies and procedures, including standards for confidentiality, infection control, safety (OSHA), attendance, punctuality and personal appearance.
• Serves as a role model and mentor, providing direction and leadership to other staff.
• Demonstrates understanding of established emergency procedures for the Center.
• Demonstrates the ability to direct and provide patient care in emergency situations.
• Shows the ability to make decisions about Center‑based problems.
• Participates in the orientation of nursing and ancillary staff, as requested.
• Participates in developing standardized patient education programs.
• Participates in Quality Improvement activities, including identification of opportunities for cost reductions and efficiencies.
• Works to achieve and maintain regulatory certification and accreditation of the Center.
• Demonstrates responsibility and accountability for professional practice and for continued professional growth and development through printed material or other sources and by attending in‑services and seminars as appropriate.
• Must be willing to flex work hours as needed and/or requested by Manager.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

What You Bring

• Training and understanding of HIPAA requirements and the importance of maintaining patient confidentiality.
• Strong communication and outgoing, positive interpersonal skills.
• Empathetic personality with attention to patient needs.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail; ability to prioritize tasks.
• Ability to work as a team member and uphold organizational standards and values.
• Excellent judgment, dependability and diligence.
• Demonstrated high ethical standards and integrity.
• Demonstrated accuracy and thoroughness; monitors own work to ensure quality.
• Customer and patient service orientation: prompt response to patient needs and ability to manage difficult or emotional customer situations with tact, empathy and diplomacy.
• Professionalism: displays positive outlook and pleasant manner, does not instigate or participate in office gossip or negativity, keeps commitments, dresses appropriately and is well‑groomed.
• 1–2+ years of experience in a surgery center preferred.
• Has current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State.
• Current BCLS certification.
• Current ACLS certification preferred or basic EKG or arrhythmia identification certification.
• ERM system familiarity.
• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Willingness to submit to a background check (drug screen for Ambulatory Surgery Centers only).

Benefits & Perks

• Medical, dental and vision coverage, 401(k) plan, long‑term and life insurance.
• No nights or weekends – work/life balance.
• Paid uniforms.
• Paid vacation and holidays (+ two floating holidays).
• Tuition reimbursement opportunities.
• Referral bonus opportunities.
• Discount on designer eyewear.
• Paid certified accreditation program.

Physical Requirements

• Exerting up to twenty‑five pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.
• Repetitive motion, substantial movements of the wrists, hands and/or fingers.
• Must have close visual acuity to perform an activity including viewing a computer terminal, extensive reading, interpretation, etc.
• Must be able to be stationary for prolonged periods of time.

Cognitive Requirements

• Executes tasks independently.
• Learn and memorize tasks.
• Maintains concentration and focus on tasks.
• Performs tasks in a demanding environment requiring multitasking and prioritization.
• Must be comfortable working and interacting with large groups of people daily.

Compliance training and testing is required annually and as needed.

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