Ambulatory Surgery Nurse

HCA Healthcare • Nashville, TN

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About The Position

The Ambulatory Surgery Nurse provides patient-centered nursing care before and around surgical procedures. The role includes evaluating patients, preparing them for surgery, educating patients and families about the procedure and peri-operative process, and monitoring and documenting changes in patient condition. The nurse participates in surgical safety protocols and responds to emergencies while applying critical thinking, evidence-based practices, and the nursing process to deliver safe care as part of an interdisciplinary surgical team.

The position emphasizes staff input and collaboration, including opportunities to share suggestions with unit leaders and through hospital councils and nursing initiatives. The facility offers self/preferential scheduling posted four weeks in advance and ongoing investment in operating-room equipment to support patient safety and workflow efficiency.

Requirements

• Registered Nurse (RN) qualification.
• Associate degree, bachelor's degree, or Registered Nurse diploma.
• At least 1 year of RN experience.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support certification must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date.

Nice To Haves

• Surgical Services experience preferred.

Responsibilities

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

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.
• Tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships, and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing.
• Fertility and family-building benefits.
• 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: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree