Part Time Instrumentation Jobs in Tennessee (NOW HIRING)

Job Type
Part-time
Description
A Registered Nurse is a professional who provides patient care based on the nursing process; being involved with maintaining the standard of care for assigned patients through assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation. The Registered Nurse shall oversee and guide employees that are under his/her supervision. The Registered Nurse actively supports and promotes the Centers Philosophy and mission statement. The Registered Nurse is directed by the Charge Nurse.
What You'll Do

• Assesses patient status on admission to the preop area, the operating room and/or the post-op area, and on a continuing basis.
• Provides safe, therapeutic quality care to patients by utilizing the nursing process and nursing diagnosis in a timely manner and by setting appropriate priorities. Coordinates nursing
• interventions to enhance achievement of expected outcomes and to ensure readiness for
• discharge. Documents interventions and patient's responses.
• Ensures provision of patient care in an organized and timely manner.
• Utilizes nursing care standards when planning and implementing patient care.
• Communicates appropriate information regarding patient conditions to those who require the
• Information including, surgeons, anesthesia, management and other staff.
• Safely carries out physician's orders correctly and promptly, documenting all activities.
• Initiates and participates in patient and family education. Assesses learning needs according to
• patient's level of understanding and readiness to learn.
• Displays an understanding of each patient's cognitive, physical, emotional and chronological
• maturity in assessments, treatment, and care.
• Takes part in pre- and post-op phone calls and communicates any problems to the appropriate
• person.
• Maintains competencies to function in RN role within specific area. (Ex. OR circulator -
• Identification, counting and care of instrumentation and sponges, skin preparation of surgical
• site).
• Maintain competencies in conscious sedation administration and monitoring of sedated patient
• Including airway protection, assessment and support of sedated patients.
• Protect sedated and anesthetized patients by identifying safety hazards such as electrical,
• equipment, pressure points and by minimizing exposure to maintain privacy and body
• temperature.
• Expertise in safety principles, asepsis, sterile technique and universal precautions.
• Assesses, anticipates and implements appropriate care throughout the surgical process
• Correlates clinical data with nursing care. Provides the patient with care measures congruent with his/her age, sex and health status.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail, prioritizes work to meet the changing needs of the department. ASC Registered Nurse Page Two
• Document and perform nursing care in assigned area based on standards of care and practice, and TDC policies and procedures.
• Adhere to all policies and procedures, including standards for confidentiality, Infection Control, safety (OSHA), attendance, punctuality and personal appearance.
• Serve as a role model and mentor, providing direction and leadership to other staff.
• Demonstrates understanding of established emergency procedures for the Center.
• Demonstrates the ability to direct and provide patient care in emergency situations.
• Shows the ability to make decisions about Center-based problems.
• Participates in the orientation of nursing and ancillary staff as requested.
• Participates in developing standardized patient education programs.
• Participates in Quality Improvement activities including identification of opportunities for cost reductions and efficiencies.
• Works to achieve and maintain regulatory certification and accreditation of the Center.
• Demonstrate responsibility and accountability for professional practice and for continued professional growth and development through printed material or other sources and by attending in-services and seminars as appropriate.
• Must be willing to flex work hours as needed and/or requested by Manager.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements
What You Bring
• Training and understanding of HIPAA requirements and the importance of maintaining patient
• confidentiality.
• Strong communication and out-going, positive interpersonal skills
• Empathetic personality with attention to patient's needs
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail; ability to prioritize tasks
• Ability to work as a team member and uphold organizational standards and values
• Excellent judgment, dependability, and diligence
• Demonstrated high ethical standards and integrity
• Demonstrated accuracy and thoroughness; monitors own work to ensure quality
• Customer and patient service orientation: prompt response to patient needs and ability to manage difficult or emotional customer situations with tact, empathy, and diplomacy
• Professionalism: displays positive outlook and pleasant manner, does not instigate, or participate in office gossip or negativity, keeps commitments, dresses appropriately, and is well-groomed
• 1-2+ years' experience in a surgery center preferred
• Has a current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State.
• Current BCLS certification
• Current ACLS certification preferred or basic EKG or Arrhythmia identification certification
• ERM system familiarity
• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Willingness to submit to a background check (drug screen for Ambulatory Surgery Centers only)
Benefits & Perks
We've got you covered in more ways than one! As a full-time employee, you receive medical, dental, vision, a 401k plan, long-term disability, and life insurance. Pay is determined based on qualifications and experience. You will also get:
• No nights or weekends = work/life balance
• Paid uniforms
• Paid vacation and holidays (+ two floating holidays)
• Tuition reimbursement opportunities
• Referral bonus opportunities
• Discount on designer eyewear
• Paid certified accreditation program
Physical Requirements:
• Exerting up to twenty-five pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.
• Repetitive motion. Substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.
• Must have close visual acuity to perform an activity including viewing a computer terminal, extensive reading, interpretation, etc.
• Must be able to be stationary for prolonged periods of time.
Cognitive Requirements:
• Executes tasks independently.
• Learns and memorizes tasks.
• Maintains concentration/focus on tasks.
• Performs task in a demanding environment requiring multi-task and prioritize work.
• Must be comfortable working and interacting with large groups of people daily.
Compliance training and testing is required annually and as needed.
Ready to Join Our Team?
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