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Spring Hill, TN, United States

Williamson Health

Summary

ABOUT WILLIAMSON HEALTH | Williamson Health is a regional healthcare system based in Williamson County, Tennessee, with more than 2,300 employees across more than 30 locations and more than 860 physicians and advanced care practitioners offering exceptional healthcare across 60-plus specialties and subspecialties close to home. The flagship facility, Williamson Medical Center, recently opened its new Boyer-Bryan West Tower and offers extensive women’s services, state‑of‑the‑art cardiology, advanced surgical technologies, an award‑winning obstetrics and NICU, leading‐edge orthopaedics, outpatient imaging, and comprehensive emergency and inpatient services for adult and pediatric patients.

Other Williamson Health services include the Bone and Joint Institute of Tennessee, The Turner‑Dugas Breast Health Center, Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital Vanderbilt at Williamson Medical Center, physician practices throughout the community, countywide Emergency Medical Services, the Williamson Health Foundation, and joint venture Vanderbilt Health and Williamson Medical Center Walk‑In Clinics.

We value and support diversity, foster an inclusive environment, and are committed to world‑class, compassionate care. Williamson Health offers a comprehensive benefits program that provides flexibility for your physical, financial, and emotional well‑being.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• PTO
• Retirement Matching
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Discount Programs
• FSA (Flexible Spending Accounts)
• Identity Theft Protection
• Legal Aid

Williamson Health is an equal‑opportunity employer and a drug‑free workplace.

Position Summary

Plans, implements, and evaluates surgical patient care in a timely and accurate manner.

Position Requirements

Formal Education / Training:

• Licensed by the State of Tennessee.
• Earned a nursing diploma or degree from a college or university.
• Must respond to hospital within thirty minutes for “on call” requirements.
• Previous surgery experience.
• BLS within 90 days of hire.

Workplace

Experience:

Perioperative Care

Equipment and Skills Training:

The ability to work well under pressure, to function dependently and independently, and to be flexible in applying basic nursing knowledge to a variety of settings. Equipment for general, AEM; genitourinary, lithotripsy; ophthalmologic/Phacoemulsification/I&A; plastic; orthopedic/Andrews table/total joint replacement/Captain’s Chair/spinal fixation cases; ENT; obstetric/gynecologic; vascular; oral;
Amsco Flash Autoclave;
Network computer system, Omnicell Medication System, AT&T Language Line.

Physical Environment:

A surgical unit with patient population ranging from less than one year of age to ninety‑nine plus years of age.

Physical Effort:

• Requires the ability to communicate in English orally and in writing.
• Requires prolonged standing and working for up to twelve hours a day.
• Constantly required to push/pull objects up to 175 lbs.
• Requires the ability to lift and turn patients with assistance up to 250 lbs.

Performance Standards

• Performs a comprehensive assessment on all patients utilizing skills of observation, communication, and examination. Develops age‑specific plan of care for each patient identifying problems/needs and communicating nursing plan to health care team.
• Anticipates and provides equipment and supplies in an organized manner based on the needs of the patient and surgeon.
• Creates and maintains a sterile field by using principles of aseptic practice in varying situations, initiates corrective action when a break in technique occurs, and communicates/d­ocuments maintenance of sterile field.
• Performs count by following established policy and procedures, initiates corrective action when counts are incorrect, and communicates/d­ocuments results of counts.
• Anticipates and provides safe anatomical positioning based on the needs of the patient and surgeon in accordance to policy and procedure.
• Monitors and controls the OR Suite environment (temperature, humidity, and sensory), maintains traffic patterns, and adheres to OR sanitation policies.
• Handles, transports, stores, prepares, specimens, administers medications/solutions safely and in accordance with hospital and departmental policies and procedures.
• Returns equipment and supplies to proper place and prepares OR room for next case.
• Uses supplies judiciously and documents patient charges completely and accurately.
• Facilitates staff development, assists with the orientation and training of new personnel, and participates in the development of educational program for co‑workers.
• Demonstrates responsibility for assigned communication.
• Returns promptly from breaks and gives breaks as needed.