Registered Nurse Operating Room General
About The Position
This role is for a Registered Nurse in the Operating Room General specialty at Ascension Saint Thomas Midtown in Nashville, TN. The position is full-time, with day shifts. The nurse will act as a clinical advocate and care strategist, monitoring and communicating patient conditions for a safe transition to recovery. They will also serve as a safety and precision sentinel, maintaining the integrity of the sterile field, patient positioning, equipment optimization, and supply management. Additionally, the nurse will orchestrate the preparation of technology and supplies, staying ahead of the surgical team to ensure procedures are executed flawlessly.
Requirements
- Licensed Registered Nurse credentialed from the Tennessee Board of Nursing OR current home state license for multi-state license recognition "Compact State" obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
- Advanced Life Support obtained within 6 Months (180 days) of hire date or job transfer date. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
- BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
- Diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing OR Required professional licensure at time of hire.
Nice To Haves
- Previous circulator experience
Responsibilities
- Act as the patient’s primary voice during their most vulnerable moments by monitoring, recording, and communicating their condition with clinical precision to ensure a safe, seamless transition to recovery.
- Serve as the final authority on the sterile field, maintaining absolute integrity over patient positioning, equipment optimization, and supply management, ensuring 100% accuracy from the first incision to the final closure.
- Lead the rhythm of the room by staying three steps ahead of the surgical team, orchestrating the preparation of cutting-edge technology and supplies to ensure every procedure is executed flawlessly.
Benefits
- Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
- Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
- Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
- Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
- Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
- Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
- Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
