Same Day Surgery Nurse PRN

HCA Healthcare • Chattanooga, TN

23h

About The Position

Parkridge East Hospital is seeking a Same Day Surgery Nurse to provide safe, high-quality, patient-centered perioperative care. The role includes evaluating patients before surgery, preparing them for procedures, educating patients and families, monitoring their condition, and collaborating with an interdisciplinary surgical team. The nurse applies the nursing process, critical thinking, clinical judgment, and technical skills to independently deliver care and support continuous improvement.

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 about patient care and surgical workflow. This is a PRN position.

Requirements

• Registered Nurse (RN).
• Associate degree.
• At least 1 year of RN experience.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS) must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date.

Nice To Haves

• Surgical Services experience is highly 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, including briefing, time out, debriefing, and universal protocols according to hospital policy.
• Recognize and respond to patient emergencies.
• Deliver patient-centered care using evidence-based practices and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate 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 deliver safe nursing care independently.
• Assess and monitor patients throughout the shift, and thoroughly document changes in condition and care provided.
• Educate patients and families or caregivers about medical conditions, treatment, and follow-up measures.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine services.
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services.
• Time-away-from-work programs, including paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage, and leaves of absence.
• Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay, based on years of service; an Employee Stock Purchase Plan; flexible spending accounts; preferred banking partnerships; retirement readiness tools; rollover support; and financial wellbeing counseling.
• Education support, including 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

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree