Registered Nurse Joints OR

Ascension; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 62,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

403(b) retirement plan

Employee Assistance Program

Well-being support resources

Job summary

A leading nonprofit health system in Nashville, TN, is seeking a Licensed Registered Nurse for a role in the Operating Room Joint Institute. Responsibilities include patient advocacy, ensuring the sterile field's integrity, and leading surgical operations. Candidates must possess a nursing diploma and relevant certifications. This position offers a dynamic environment where teamwork and precision are critical for successful patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• Licensed Registered Nurse credentialed from the Tennessee Board of Nursing or compact state license required.
• Advanced Life Support certification within 6 months of hire required.
• BLS certification within 1 month of hire required.

Responsibilities

• Act as the patient's primary voice during recovery.
• Ensure sterile field integrity and patient safety.
• Lead surgical preparations and maintain operation efficiency.

Skills

Clinical advocacy

Operational management

Communication

Education

Diploma from an accredited nursing school

Job description

Your future role at a glance

Location: Nashville, TN
Facility: Ascension Saint Thomas Midtown
Speciality: Operating Room Joint Institute
Schedule: Days l PRN

Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you’ll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Benefits that help you thrive

• Retirement: 403(b) plan
• Well-being support: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources

Benefit options and eligibility vary by position, scheduled hours and location. Benefits are subject to change at any time. Your recruiter will provide the most up-to-date details during the hiring process.

How you’ll make an impact in this role

• Clinical Advocate & Care Strategist: You are the patient’s primary voice during their most vulnerable moments. By monitoring, recording, and communicating their condition with clinical precision, you ensure a safe, seamless transition to recovery.
• Safety & Precision Sentinel: Serve as the final authority on the sterile field. You’ll maintain absolute integrity over patient positioning, equipment optimization, and supply management, ensuring 100% accuracy from the first incision to the final closure.
• Master of OR Operations: Lead the rhythm of the room. By staying three steps ahead of the surgical team, you’ll orchestrate the preparation of cutting-edge technology and supplies to ensure every procedure is executed flawlessly.

What Minimum Requirements You’ll Need

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• Licensed Registered Nurse credentialed from the Tennessee Board of Nursing OR current home state license for multi-state license recognition "Compact State" obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
• One or more of the following required:
  • Advanced Life Support obtained within 6 Months (180 days) of hire date or job transfer date. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
  • BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.

Education

• Diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing OR Required professional licensure at time of hire.

What Additional Preferences We're Seeking

• Needing a flexible schedule and weekly availability
• Previous specialty experience with Orthopedics and Joints

Equal employment opportunity employer

Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.