JOB TYPE: Full-Time

Who We Are:

As the only independent and physician-led faculty practice plan of the University of Tennessee Health Science Center, University Clinical Health (UCH) offers best-in-class clinical care through a network of 175+ providers across 19 specialties to meet the healthcare needs of the Mid-South community. UCH is a not-for-profit, non-tax-supported group practice and is here to serve the community while providing medical excellence to our patients. University Clinical Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. University Clinical Health is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor. 

Position Summary:

The Perioperative (OR) Registered Nurse is responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, and coordinating patient care from admission to discharge. In addition, the Registered Nurse is responsible for the achievement of patient outcomes through implementing critical pathways and in accordance with the mission, vision, and values of the facility.

Key Results Areas (KRAs):

· Acting as an advocate for the patient before, during, and after surgery

· Monitoring and recording the patient's vitals pre-operation

· Preparing the surgical tools and materials that the surgical team will need during the operation

· Recording every aspect of an operation, including the names and titles of those performing the surgery, the tools used, the amount of anesthetic a patient received, and how long the surgery took

· Advising the surgical team on potential harm to the patient during surgery

· Assisting surgeons during the surgery if needed

· Escorting patients to the recovery room post-operation

· Cleaning the operating room post-operation

· Accounting for all tools used during the procedure

· Other duties as assigned 

Core Competencies 

· Adapts to changing work environments, work priorities, and organizational needs

· Pays close attention to detail, accuracy, and completeness

· Ability to maintain confidentiality 

· Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Committed      to supporting UCH’s standard to medical excellence

Education & Experience:

· Graduate of an Accredited School of Nursing. At least one year of OR circulator experience preferred

· Current state licensure to practice required

· Successful completion of Basic Life Support (BLS) or Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) within 90 days of employment required

o Current BLS/BCLS certification documentation

· Successful completion of ACLS Course within 90 days of employment required

o Documentation of current ACLS certification

· Successful completion of PALS Course within 90 days of employment required

o Documentation of current PALS certification, if requested by supervisor.

· Specialty certification in Perioperative Nursing recommended (CNOR) required