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Memphis, Tennessee
RN
Posted Aug 14
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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.
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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
Requirements
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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
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Requirements
- Education &
- · 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
Place
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- Memphis, Tennessee
- Median rent
- $1,181/mo
- Local household income
- $51,736/yr
- Metro price level
- 8% below the national average
rent and tenant-paid utilities · Census ACS 2024
all local households, not nurse pay · Census ACS 2024
Memphis area index 92.2, where 100 is the national average.
Memphis blends Southern hospitality with a rich musical heritage along the Mississippi River. Nurses enjoy affordable living, renowned barbecue culture, and vibrant downtown energy. The city's healthcare sector is anchored by major medical centers, offering diverse career opportunities in a metropolis famous for blues, soul, and rock 'n' roll history.
Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 metro Regional Price Parities.
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University Clinical Health is a healthcare organization based in Memphis, Tennessee. Nurses work closely with physicians during examinations and treatments, and utilize IDX scheduling and registration systems. The nursing role is broad, encompassing exam room readiness, prescription renewal, pre-certification/authorization, HIPAA/regulatory…
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Operating Room is a specialty you move into. Periop programs often train from the ground up.
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