Operating Room Nurse

Company: TriStar Summit Medical Center
Location: Nashville
Posted on: May 23, 2025

Job Description:

Description20k sign on bonus available for qualified RN Candidates!IntroductionDo you want to be appreciated daily? Our nurses are celebrated for being on the front line, empathetic for patients. At TriStar Summit Medical Center our nurses set us apart from any other healthcare provider. We are seeking a(an) Operating Room Nurse to join our healthcare family.BenefitsTriStar Summit Medical Center, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
• Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
• Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
• Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
• Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
• Colleague recognition program
• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
• Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.Learn More About Employee BenefitsNote: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.At TriStar Summit Medical Center, our nurses play a vital part. We know that every nurse's path and purpose is unique. Do you want to create your own personal career path in nursing? HCA Healthcare is your career destination! Our scale makes it possible for nurses to create the career path that fits their life - for life - and empowers their passion for patient care. Apply today for our Operating Room Nurse opportunity.Job Summary And QualificationsPosition Details:
  • Self/preferential scheduling posted four weeks in advance for you to have predictability in your schedule
  • Culture of mutual respect and collaboration among all surgical staff
  • Continuous investment in equipment including surgical instruments, devices and patient positioning for you to do your best work with patient safety and workflow efficiency in the Operating Room
  • Rounding with unit leaders, including charge nurses, to ensure your voice is heard on suggestions for patient care and surgical workflow improvement
  • On-call is required during select non-business hoursWhat you will do in this role:
    • Evaluate patients prior to surgery
    • Provide patient and family education surrounding the procedure and peri-operative process
    • Assume responsibility for patient preparation, 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 high-quality, patient-centered care while managing evidence-based practices and continuous improvement initiatives
    • Be an integral member of a dynamic interdisciplinary team - consisting of the provider(s), surgeons, surgical technologists and more
    • Consistently apply the nursing process, critical thinking skills, scientific judgment, technical skills and leadership to independently deliver safe nursing care to patients
    • Assess patient condition, monitor throughout your shift, and document changes in patient condition along with the care provided thoroughly
    • Educate patients and families/caregivers about the patient's medical condition, treatment and follow-up measuresWhat qualifications you will need:
      • (RN) Registered Nurse
      • Associate Degree
      • Basic Cardiac Life Support, or BCLS Instructor, or CPR must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
      • Experience working as an OR Circulator Required!TriStar Summit is a 230+ bed comprehensive facility. We serve Davidson, Wilson and surrounding counties. We include a Level III Trauma Center. We offer a full array of acute care services. These include cardiology, oncology, orthopaedics/spine, rehabilitation and women's services. We are an Accredited Chest Pain Center with PCI. We are a Primary Stroke Center. TriStar Summit is a leading provider of emergency heart and stroke care."The great hospitals will always put the patient and the patient's family first, and the really great institutions will provide care with warmth, compassion, and dignity for the individual."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.HCA Healthcare Co-FounderJoin a family that cares about every stage in your career! We are interviewing candidates for our Operating Room Nurse opening. Apply today and a member of our Talent Acquisition team will reach out.We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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