Southern Surgical Arts is seeking a skilled, flexible Registered Nurse for their surgery center in downtown Chattanooga, TN. Employee may also be asked to travel to Calhoun, GA location on occasion.
The Registered Nurse assists with pre-operative, intra-operative, and post-operative care of the outpatient, cosmetic surgery patient.
Duties:
- Giving preoperative instructions
- Preparing patients for surgery
- Performing comprehensive pre-operative assessments
- Assisting the Anaesthetist and Surgeons when needed
- Sterilizing and marking incision sites
- Intervening when there are complications
- Accurate and thorough record keeping
- Administering medications
- Assist Surgical Technologist with preparation of the operating room
- Monitoring vital signs and status of the post-operative patient
- Assisting the post-operative patient with dressing and transport
- Providing comprehensive post-operative education
Qualifications:
- Active, unencumbered, multi-state Registered Nurse license (TN and GA)
- Critical care experience preferred
- 1-2 years experience working as a Registered Nurse
- Current Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support certificate (ACLS) required
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certificate required
- Ability to interact comfortably with a high volume of patients, families, and staff in a concierge environment
- Demonstrated knowledge of safe, therapeutic patient care
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $28.00 - $30.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
Medical specialties:
Physical setting:
Standard shift:
Weekly schedule:
Education:
License/Certification:
- Registered Nurse License (Required)
Work Location: Multiple locations