Circulator RN OR PRN

About the Role

Join Parkridge Medical Center, part of HCA Healthcare, a leading provider of healthcare services. This PRN Circulator RN opportunity offers:

• Self/preferential scheduling posted four weeks in advance for predictability
• Culture of mutual respect and collaboration among all surgical staff
• Continuous investment in equipment, including surgical instruments, devices, and patient positioning for safety and workflow efficiency
• Rounding with unit leaders to ensure your voice is heard on patient care and surgical workflow improvements
• On-call requirements during select non-business hours

Responsibilities

• 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, including providers, surgeons, and surgical technologists
• Consistently apply the nursing process, critical thinking skills, scientific judgment, technical skills, and leadership to independently deliver safe nursing care
• 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

Requirements

• Basic Cardiac Life Support (must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date)
• Registered Nurse Diploma (RN)

Benefits

Parkridge Medical Center offers a total rewards package that supports health, life, career, and retirement, including:

• Comprehensive medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
• Paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage, and leaves of absence
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Flexible spending accounts and 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

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and position.

About Parkridge Medical Center

Parkridge Medical Center is a 270+ bed hospital near downtown Chattanooga, offering comprehensive diagnostic, medical, and surgical services, including:

• Cardiovascular surgery and cancer treatment
• Intensive care, orthopedic and spine surgery, and rehabilitation
• A state-of-the-art neurosurgery program
• OB-GYN services and a level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)
• Behavioral health treatment centers for children and adults