Registered Nurse OR

Ascension•Belle Meade, TN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Ascension Saint Thomas West is seeking a Registered Nurse for their Main Operating Room in Nashville, TN. This is a PRN position with a Day Shift schedule. Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system committed to reimagining healthcare. They offer an inclusive and supportive environment for their associates, recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer.

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.

Responsibilities

Deliver professional nursing care in the operative setting to patients undergoing surgical or other invasive procedures.
Perform scrub functions including the selection and handling of instruments and supplies used during procedure.
Perform circulating functions including monitoring, recording and communicating patient condition and managing overall nursing care of patient before, during and after procedure.
Directly assist operating physician with surgical tasks including hemostasis, suturing and wound exposure as well as patient positioning.
Prepare operating rooms and surgical instruments and equipment for use.