At Livingston Regional Hospital, we recognize that our patients deserve qualified, engaged, and competent healthcare professionals. And we know that our healthcare professionals deserve a working environment that is safe, leaders who are visible and supportive, and opportunities to grow and develop. We have a positive, hopeful, and resilient leadership team that is solely focused on taking care of the heart of Livingston Regional Hospital – the people who work here. If you feel that your skills and compassion fit with our vision for person-centered care and evidence-based practice, and you would like to belong to a hospital family that only the best are invited to join, we invite you to apply today.

Surgery RN-OR Full Time

Provides direct patient care to patients using the nursing process in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice.

Reports to: Director of Surgery

Performs plan of care intervention, including medication administration, assessments, specimen collection, clinical treatments, as well as other medical care treatment.

Documents patient care given.

Monitors, records, and communicates patient condition as appropriate to care team, physician, patient, and family.

Performs circulation and/or scrub duties during operating room procedures. Coordinates pre-op and post-op care.

Collaborates as needed across disciplines to coordinate patient care, including patient transfer, discharge, referral and spiritual/psychosocial support needs.

Evaluates learning needs of patient and/or family and provides patient/family education appropriate to age, culture, condition, and circumstances.

Works as an advocate for the physical and emotional well-being of the patient.

Must complete all education assigned and required for the position, including classroom and on-line courses.

Bloodborne Pathogens Exposure
While performing this job, occupational exposure is present for all employees.

Performs other duties as assigned.
Must work effectively as a team-member.

Organizational Expectations

I understand that it is my responsibility to read, understand and adhere to the following:
Our Mission and Vision
Code of Conduct
Standards of Performance
Customer Service Program
Professional Appearance Standards

Minimum Education
Graduate of a Program in Discipline - RN

Required Licenses
Licenses: Registered Nurse in State of Tennessee or Compact State

Required Skills
Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

Certifications:

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS - within 6 months of hire)

Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS - within 6 months of hire)

Minimum Work Experience
Previous experience preferred.