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SummaryABOUT 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, which recently opened its new Boyer-Bryan West Tower, offers extensive women's services, state-of-the-art cardiology services, advanced surgical technologies, an award-winning obstetrics and NICU, leading-edge orthopaedics, outpatient imaging services, and distinct comprehensive emergency and inpatient services for both adult and pediatric patients. Other Williamson Health service providers 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, Williamson Health physician practices that are strategically located throughout the community, countywide Emergency Medical Services that include 18 rapid response units, Williamson Health Foundation, and multiple joint venture Vanderbilt Health and Williamson Medical Center Walk-In Clinics in Williamson County. Learn more about our many specialized services at WilliamsonHealth.org.Williamson Health is a system where your talents will be valued and your skillset expanded. We are rooted in our promise to world-class, compassionate care for the residents of Williamson County and surrounding communities, taking exceptional pride in serving our community. We're committed to empowering our employees to work in innovative ways and reserve time and space for curiosity, laughter and creativity. We value and support the diversity and cultural differences among one another and are committed to upholding an inclusive environment that appreciates the uniqueness of all individuals. Our values are at the heart of everything we do: respect for every individual, the health and total well-being of all people, human compassion and integrity. These shape who we are as an organization and are essential for delivering the highest level of culturally competent care and treatment of every patient, family member, visitor, physician and employee.Williamson Health is pleased to offer a comprehensive benefits program, that offers you choice and flexibility, so you can take charge of your physical, financial, and emotional well-being.o Medical, Dental, Visiono PTOo Retirement Matchingo Tuition reimbursemento Discount programso FSA (Flexible Spending Accounts)o Identity Theft Protectiono Legal AidWilliamson Health is an equal-opportunity employer and a drug-free workplace.POSITION SUMMARYPlans, implements, and evaluates surgical patient care in a timely and accurate manner.POSITION REQUIREMENTSFormal 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 CareEquipment 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 setting. Equipment for the following surgical specialties: 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> 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 STANDARDSPerforms 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 a timely manner and 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 break in technique occurs, 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) maintain 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.Return equipment and supplies to proper place and prepare 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.Return promptly from breaks and give breaks as needed.by Jobble