Same Day Surgery Nurse

Parkridge Health System; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Tuition assistance

Life insurance

Job summary

Parkridge Medical Center in Chattanooga, TN, is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to join our Surgical Services team. You will evaluate patients preoperatively, educate families, prepare patients for procedures, and participate in universal protocols to ensure patient safety.

The role emphasizes critical thinking, evidence-based practice, and collaboration with surgeons, nurses, and technicians. Requirements include an RN license, an Associate Degree, BCLS within 30 days, and at least one

Qualifications

• RN license in Tennessee (state TN) required
• Associate Degree in nursing required
• Minimum 1 year of surgical services experience preferred
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) within 30 days of start date

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients prior to surgery
• Provide patient and family education about the procedure and peri-operative process
• Prepare patients for the operation including IV therapy and preoperative medications
• Assist with surgical site verification and universal protocols per hospital policy
• Recognize and respond to patient emergencies
• Deliver high-quality, patient-centered care using evidence-based practices
• Collaborate with providers, surgeons, surgical technologists and other team members
• Apply nursing process, critical thinking and leadership to deliver safe nursing care
• Monitor patient condition, document changes and communicate care provided
• Educate patients and families about medical conditions, treatment and follow-up measures

Skills

RN

BCLS

Surgical services

Education

Associate Degree

Job description

Position Details:

• Self/preferential scheduling posted four weeks in advance for you to have predictability in your schedule
• Culture of mutual respect and collaboration among all surgical staff
• Continuous investment in equipment including surgical instruments, devices and patient positioning for you to do your best work with patient safety and workflow efficiency in the Operating Room
• Rounding with unit leaders, including charge nurses, to ensure your voice is heard on suggestions for patient care and surgical workflow improvement

What you will do in this role:

• Evaluate patients prior to surgery
• Provide patient and family education surrounding the procedure and peri-operative process
• Assume responsibility for patient preparation, including intravenous therapy, preoperative medications, and surgical site verification
• Participate in surgical site verification, including briefing, time out, debriefing, and universal protocols, according to hospital policy
• Recognize and respond to patient emergencies
• Deliver high-quality, patient-centered care while managing evidence-based practices and continuous improvement initiatives
• Be an integral member of a dynamic interdisciplinary team – consisting of the provider(s), surgeons, surgical technologists and more
• Consistently apply the nursing process, critical thinking skills, scientific judgment, technical skills and leadership to independently deliver safe nursing care to patients
• Assess patient condition, monitor throughout your shift, and document changes in patient condition along with the care provided thoroughly
• Educate patients and families/caregivers about the patient’s medical condition, treatment and follow-up measures

What qualifications you will need:

• Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
• (RN) Registered Nurse
• Associate Degree
• At least 1 years experience Required Years of Experience
• Surgical Services experience preferred.

Benefits

Parkridge Medical Center, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
• Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

"Nurses are essential to the delivery of healthcare and serve as its foundation. At HCA Healthcare, we are committed to equipping nurses with the tools and resources they need to deliver exceptional patient care, championing the profession, and supporting the advancement of nursing’s future."

Erica Rossitto, MBA/HCM, BSN, RN, NEA-BC

Senior Vice President and Chief Nurse Executive

HCA Healthcare

Parkridge Medical Center is a 270+ bed hospital. We are near downtown Chattanooga. We feature comprehensive diagnostic, medical, and surgical services. These services include cardiovascular surgery and cancer treatment. These services include intensive care, orthopedic and spine surgery, and rehabilitation. The facility includes a state of the art neurosurgery program. Patients also have access to OB-GYN services. Patients have access to a level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. They also have access to (NICU) and behavioral health treatment centers for children and adults.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.