Registered Nurse - Circulator - Main OR - Part Time Weekends

Position Summary

Plans, implements, and evaluates surgical patient care in a timely and accurate manner.

• Licensed by the State of Tennessee.
• Earned a nursing diploma or degree from a college or university.
• Must respond to hospital within thirty minutes for "on call" requirements.
• Previous surgery experience.
• BLS within 90 days of hire.

Perioperative Care.

• Ability to work well under pressure, function dependently and independently, and be flexible in applying basic nursing knowledge to a variety of settings.
• Equipment for the surgical specialties:
  • General, AEM
  • Genitourinary, lithotripsy
  • Ophthalmologic/Phacoemulsification/I&A
  • Plastic
  • Orthopedic/Andrews table/total joint replacement/Captain's Chair/spinal fixation cases
  • ENT
  • Obstetric/Gynecologic
  • Vascular
  • Oral
  • Amsco Flash Autoclave
  • Network computer system
  • Omnicell Medication System
  • AT&T Language Line

A surgical unit with patient population ranging from less than one year of age to ninety-nine plus years.

• Requires the ability to communicate in English orally and in writing.
• Requires prolonged standing and working for up to twelve hours a day.
• Constantly required to push/pull objects up to 175 lbs.
• Requires the ability to lift and turn patients with assistance up to 250 lbs.

• Performs a comprehensive assessment on all patients utilizing skills of observation, communication and examination.
• Develops age specific plan of care for each patient identifying problems/needs and communicating nursing plan to health care team.
• Anticipates and provides equipment and supplies in a timely manner and organized manner based on the needs of the patient and surgeon.
• Creates and maintains a sterile field by using principles of aseptic practice in varying situations, initiates corrective action when break in technique occurs, communicates/documents maintenance of sterile field.
• Performs count by following established policy and procedures, initiates corrective action when counts are incorrect, and communicates/documents results of counts.
• Anticipates and provides safe anatomical positioning based on the needs of the patient and surgeon in accordance to policy and procedure.
• Monitors and controls the OR Suite environment (temperature, humidity, and sensory) maintain traffic patterns, and adheres to OR sanitation policies.
• Handles/ transports/ stores/ prepares/ specimens/administers medications/ solutions safely and in accordance with hospital and departmental policies and procedures.
• Return equipment and supplies to proper place and prepare OR room for next case.
• Uses supplies judiciously and documents patient charges completely and accurately.
• Facilitates staff development, assists with the orientation and training of new personnel, and participates in the development of educational program for co-workers.
• Demonstrates responsibility for assigned communication.
• Return promptly from breaks and give breaks as needed.

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• PTO
• Retirement Matching
• Tuition reimbursement
• Discount programs
• FSA (Flexible Spending Accounts)
• Identity Theft Protection
• Legal Aid

Equal‑opportunity employer and a drug‑free workplace.