Located in Nashville, TN
Job Full Description
Job Title:
Registered Nurse (RN) – Perioperative Services (Gynecology)
Position Summary:
The Perioperative Registered Nurse (RN) provides comprehensive nursing care to patients undergoing gynecologic surgical procedures. This role includes care delivery in the pre-operative, intra-operative (circulating), and post-anesthesia recovery phases. The RN ensures patient safety, maintains sterile environments, and collaborates with the surgical team to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care.
Key Responsibilities:
Pre-Operative Care
- Perform patient assessments including medical history, vital signs, and surgical readiness
- Verify informed consent, procedure details, and patient identification
- Initiate IV lines and administer pre-operative medications as ordered
- Educate patients and families regarding procedures, expectations, and recovery
- Ensure all required documentation, labs, and clearances are complete
Intra-Operative (Circulating Nurse)
- Prepare and maintain a sterile surgical environment
- Assist with patient positioning, ensuring safety and preventing injury
- Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and surgical technologists
- Monitor patient status and respond to changes during procedures
- Maintain accurate surgical documentation and counts (instruments, sponges, etc.)
- Ensure compliance with infection control and safety protocols
Post-Operative (PACU/Recovery)
- Monitor patients during recovery from anesthesia (airway, vitals, pain level)
- Administer medications and manage pain per physician orders
- Assess surgical sites and monitor for complications (bleeding, infection, etc.)
- Provide discharge education, including wound care and follow-up instructions
- Communicate patient status with providers and family members
Qualifications:
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in [State]
- Associate or Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN preferred)
- BLS certification required; ACLS and/or PALS preferred
- Minimum of [1–2] years of perioperative or surgical nursing experience preferred
- Experience in gynecologic or women’s health procedures highly desirable
Skills & Competencies:
- Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills
- Knowledge of surgical procedures, sterile technique, and patient safety standards
- Excellent communication and teamwork abilities
- Ability to remain calm and effective in high-pressure environments
- Compassionate, patient-centered approach to care
Nashville West, TN
2515
4108 Hillsboro Pike
Suite 2
Nashville, TN 37203
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