Ambulatory Surgery Nurse Womens Childrens

HCA Healthcare • Nashville, TN

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About The Position

The Ambulatory Surgery Nurse provides preoperative and perioperative care for patients in a women’s and children’s surgical setting. The nurse evaluates patients before surgery, prepares them for procedures, educates patients and families, and monitors and documents patient conditions and care. The role includes responding to emergencies, participating in surgical safety protocols, and delivering safe, patient-centered care using critical thinking and evidence-based nursing practices. The nurse works with an interdisciplinary surgical team and contributes to ongoing improvements in patient care and surgical workflows.

The position offers self-preferential scheduling posted four weeks in advance, a collaborative culture among surgical staff, ongoing investment in operating room equipment, and opportunities to share suggestions with unit leaders. The employer describes TriStar Centennial Medical Center as a 740-plus-bed comprehensive facility and part of TriStar Health.

Requirements

• Registered Nurse (RN) qualification; an associate degree, bachelor’s degree, or registered nurse diploma is accepted.
• Two years of RN experience required.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date.
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) must be obtained within six months of employment start date.

Nice To Haves

• Adult and pediatric experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients prior to surgery.
• Educate patients and families about the procedure and perioperative process.
• Prepare patients for surgery, including intravenous therapy, preoperative medications, and surgical site verification.
• Participate in surgical site verification, briefings, time-outs, debriefings, and universal protocols according to hospital policy.
• Recognize and respond to patient emergencies.
• Deliver patient-centered care while applying evidence-based practices and participating in continuous improvement initiatives.
• Work as part of an interdisciplinary team that includes providers, surgeons, and surgical technologists.
• Apply the nursing process, critical thinking, scientific judgment, technical skills, and leadership to deliver safe nursing care independently.
• Assess and monitor patient conditions throughout the shift and thoroughly document changes and care provided.
• Educate patients and families or caregivers about medical conditions, treatment, and follow-up measures.
• Share suggestions for patient care and surgical workflow improvement with unit leaders.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine benefits.
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services.
• Paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage, and leaves of absence.
• 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.
• Tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships, and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing.
• Fertility and family-building benefits and adoption assistance.
• Life insurance and supplemental health protection plans.
• Auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection, and consumer discounts.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree