Operating Room Nurse Internship Joint OR

About the role

The Nurse Residency Program at TriStar Centennial Medical Center is designed to train licensed Registered Nurses with no prior operating room experience to work in the intra-operative environment. This program is open to nurses who are either new graduates or seasoned nurses with a non-surgical background.

Responsibilities

• Work five 8-hour days (Monday – Friday)
• Assume responsibility for patient preparation, including intravenous therapy, preoperative medications, and surgical site verification
• Evaluate patients prior to surgery
• Deliver high-quality, patient-centered care while managing evidence-based practices and continuous improvement initiatives
• Assess patient condition, monitor throughout your shift, and document changes in patient condition along with the care provided thoroughly
• Manage personnel, equipment, supplies, and environment during surgical procedure
• Assist the surgeon and assistants with instrumentation, set-ups, sponges, etc., while maintaining the sterility of the surgical field through aseptic practices
• Provide patient and family education surrounding the procedure and peri-operative process

Requirements

• An active nursing license in good standing for the state of your hiring facility (Tennessee or Kentucky) is required to begin the program.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date (RN).
• At least 1 year of experience required.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse
• Registered Nurse Diploma, or Bachelors Degree, or Associate Degree

Skills

• Strong communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Attention to detail
• Effective problem-solving skills

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
• Savings and retirement resources, including a 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, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
• Tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing

Pay

Details on pay are not specified in the job posting.

Schedule

Details on schedule are not specified in the job posting.