Operating Room Nurse Board Runner

Your future role at a glance

Location: Nashville, TN

Facility: Ascension Saint Thomas Midtown

Department: Operating Room

Schedule: Full-time | Day

Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 97,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Benefits that help you thrive

• 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

How you'll make an impact in this role

• Dynamic Operations & Staffing Management: Strategically orchestrates daily OR scheduling, room assignments, and add-on cases; optimizes throughput by collaborating with Anesthesia for second-room allocations and efficiently managing staff break/lunch relief.
• Regulatory Compliance & Quality Assurance: Serves as the frontline defender of clinical standards by conducting regular OR rounds, enforcing strict surgical attire protocols, and ensuring daily verification of all emergency equipment.
• Cross-Functional Leadership & Communication: Partners closely with OR leadership, staff, and ancillary departments to seamlessly communicate real-time schedule changes, ensuring total alignment and operational readiness.

What minimum requirements you'll need

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• One or more of the following required:
  • Licensed Registered Nurse credentialed from the Tennessee Board of Nursing or current home statelicense for multi-state license recognition "Compact State" obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
  • Certified First Surgical Assistant obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date. Associates who hired/transferred before 04/30/2018 are not required to hold certification. The following Issuing Authorities are acceptable: NBSTSA, ABSA, and NCCSA.
  • Surgical Tech credentialed from the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting(NBSTSA) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.

• Central Service Tech specializing in Sterile Processing credentialed from the Healthcare Sterile Processing Association preferred.

Education:

• High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Technical degree with 1 year of experience OR 5 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.

What additional preferences we're seeking

Licensed Registered Nurse highly preferred.

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Responsibilities

• Dynamic Operations & Staffing Management: Strategically orchestrates daily OR scheduling, room assignments, and add-on cases; optimizes throughput by collaborating with Anesthesia for second-room allocations and efficiently managing staff break/lunch relief.
• Regulatory Compliance & Quality Assurance: Serves as the frontline defender of clinical standards by conducting regular OR rounds, enforcing strict surgical attire protocols, and ensuring daily verification of all emergency equipment.
• Cross-Functional Leadership & Communication: Partners closely with OR leadership, staff, and ancillary departments to seamlessly communicate real-time schedule changes, ensuring total alignment and operational readiness.

Qualifications

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• One or more of the following required:
  • Licensed Registered Nurse credentialed from the Tennessee Board of Nursing or current home statelicense for multi-state license recognition "Compact State" obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
  • Certified First Surgical Assistant obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date. Associates who hired/transferred before 04/30/2018 are not required to hold certification. The following Issuing Authorities are acceptable: NBSTSA, ABSA, and NCCSA.
  • Surgical Tech credentialed from the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting(NBSTSA) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.

• Central Service Tech specializing in Sterile Processing credentialed from the Healthcare Sterile Processing Association preferred.

Education:

• High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Technical degree with 1 year of experience OR 5 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.