Registered Nurse OR

Ascension; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

403(b) plan

Employee assistance program

Spiritual care

Stress management resources

Job summary

Ascension is seeking an experienced OR RN for Saint Thomas West in Nashville, TN. This PRN role supports the Main Operating Room, assisting surgeons, preparing rooms and equipment, and coordinating perioperative nursing care.

Responsibilities include scrub and circulating functions, patient positioning, and monitoring throughout the procedure. Must hold a Tennessee RN license or multi-state compact license, with ACLS and BLS current.

Qualifications

• 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.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Assist the operating physician with surgical tasks including hemostasis, suturing and wound exposure as well as patient positioning.
• Prepare operating rooms and surgical instruments and equipment for use.
• Perform scrub functions including the selection and handling of instruments and supplies used during procedure.
• Perform circulating functions including monitoring, recording and communicating patient condition and managing overall nursing care of patient before, during and after procedure.

Skills

Scrub functions

Circulating functions

Nursing care

Surgical assistance

Education

Diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing

Job description

• 3 or 6 shifts tier options within 8 week schedule period


• Perform scrub functions including the selection and handling of instruments and supplies used during procedure.


• Perform circulating functions including monitoring, recording and communicating patient condition and managing overall nursing care of patient before, during and after procedure.


• Directly assist operating physician with surgical tasks including hemostasis, suturing and wound exposure as well as patient positioning.


• Prepare operating rooms and surgical instruments and equipment for use.

Your future role at a glance

• Location: Nashville, TN


• Facility: Saint Thomas West


• Department: Main Operating Room


• Schedule: PRN

How you’ll make an impact in this role

• 3 or 6 shifts tier options within 8 week schedule period


• Perform scrub functions including the selection and handling of instruments and supplies used during procedure.


• Perform circulating functions including monitoring, recording and communicating patient condition and managing overall nursing care of patient before, during and after procedure.


• Directly assist operating physician with surgical tasks including hemostasis, suturing and wound exposure as well as patient positioning.


• Prepare operating rooms and surgical instruments and equipment for use.

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.

Additional Preferences

• Circulating experience required

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

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.

Equal employment opportunity employer

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