Nurse Practitioner - Surgical jobs in Huntsville, AL

Full Time OR Circulating RN - No weekends, no holidays and no call required!

At Tullahoma Surgery Center, we are dedicated to delivering exceptional surgical care across a range of medical specialties. We are seeking an experienced OR Circulating Registered Nurse (OR RN) to join our dynamic team. If you are a skilled and compassionate OR RN who is committed to providing high-quality patient care, we invite you to apply for this rewarding position.

Job Overview: As an Operating Room Registered Nurse at Tullahoma Surgery Center, you will be an integral part of our surgical team. You will be responsible for ensuring the safety and well-being of our patients during surgical procedures, collaborating with surgeons and other healthcare professionals, and maintaining the highest standards of patient care in the operating room.

Key Responsibilities:

• Surgical Assistance: Provide direct patient care during surgical procedures, assisting surgeons and scrub personnel, and maintaining a sterile environment.
• Patient Advocacy: Advocate for patients' needs, comfort, and safety throughout their surgical experience.
• Medication Administration: Administer medications and anesthesia as prescribed, monitoring patient responses.
• Emergency Response: Respond quickly to any intraoperative emergencies, ensuring the immediate availability of necessary supplies and support.
• Documentation: Maintain accurate and comprehensive medical records, including surgical counts and documentation of intraoperative events.
• Infection Control: Adhere to strict aseptic techniques and infection control protocols to minimize the risk of surgical site infections.
• Team Collaboration: Collaborate closely with surgeons, anesthesia providers, surgical techs, and other healthcare professionals to ensure efficient and safe surgical operations.
  
  

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Required Skills:

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in TN.
• Must be a graduate of an accredited school of nursing
• Minimum of 2 years of experience as an Operating Room Nurse.
• BLS and ACLS certifications required; PALS certification preferred.
• Strong knowledge of surgical procedures, instrumentation, and aseptic techniques.
• Excellent critical thinking and decision-making skills.
• Effective communication and teamwork abilities.
• Commitment to maintaining patient safety and confidentiality.
• Knowledge of relevant regulatory requirements and guidelines.
  
  

USPI complies with federal, state, and/or local laws regarding mandatory vaccination of its workforce. If you are offered this position and must be vaccinated under any applicable law, you will be required to show proof of full vaccination or obtain an approval of a religious or medical exemption prior to your start date. If you receive an exemption from the vaccination requirement, you will be required to submit to regular testing in accordance with the law.