Operating Room Nurse CVOR

HCA Healthcare • Nashville, TN

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About The Position

The Operating Room Nurse CVOR provides safe, high-quality, patient-centered perioperative nursing care. The nurse evaluates patients before surgery, prepares them for procedures, supports patients and families through education, and participates in surgical safety protocols. The role works as an integral member of an interdisciplinary surgical team and applies the nursing process, critical thinking, clinical judgment, technical skills, and leadership to deliver care and support continuous improvement. The position requires on-call availability during select non-business hours. Self/preferential scheduling is posted four weeks in advance. The workplace emphasizes collaboration and mutual respect among surgical staff, ongoing investment in equipment, and opportunities to share suggestions with unit leaders about patient care and workflow.

Requirements

• Registered Nurse (RN) credential.
• Associate degree, bachelor's degree, or Registered Nurse diploma.
• Operating room circulating experience required.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS) certification must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date.

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, briefing, time-out, debriefing, and universal protocols in accordance with hospital policy.
• Recognize and respond to patient emergencies.
• Deliver high-quality, patient-centered care while managing 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 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 plans.
• 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 and 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 and adoption assistance.
• Life insurance and supplemental health protection plans.
• Auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection, and consumer discounts.
• Preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support, and financial wellbeing counseling.

What This Job Offers

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