Same Day Surgery Nurse

Ready for a role that supports your unique calling in patient care and fits your life? At TriStar Skyline Medical Center you’ll find clear pathways to advance backed by our unmatched nationwide transfer policy that lets you grow your career when the time is right for you. With mentorship opportunities, clinical education courses, professional certification support, and educational assistance you will have all the resources you need to build the career of a lifetime. Job Summary Posted for a Same Day Surgery Nurse role, providing surgical support in the operating room, maintaining patient safety and workflow efficiency, and collaborating with the interdisciplinary team. Responsibilities Evaluate patients prior to surgery and 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: 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. Act as an integral member of a dynamic interdisciplinary team consisting of providers, surgeons, surgical technologists and more. Consistently apply 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 measures. Qualifications (RN) Registered Nurse with an Associate Degree. Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) or CPR certification obtained within 30 days of employment start date. At least 2 years of RN experience required; surgical services experience preferred. Benefits TriStar Skyline Medical Center offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. Benefits include comprehensive plans for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services; wellbeing support with free counseling and referral services; paid time off, paid family leave, long‑ and short‑term disability coverage and leaves of absence; savings and retirement resources such as a 401(k) plan with 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 through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing; additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts. Eligibility for benefits may vary by location. Additional Information TriStar Skyline Medical Center is a 250+ bed facility, the Tennessee’s first comprehensive stroke center, a national leader in neuroscience, equipped with 3 helipads, a new ICU and medical/surgical floors, burn care services, a CARF accredited inpatient rehabilitation program, an ACS verified Level II Trauma Center, and an ACC verified Chest Pain Center with PCI. Equal Opportunity Employer 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr