Registered Nurse - Ortho / Spine - Full Time - Days

Job Description Summary

The experience expected from applicants, as well as additional skills and qualifications needed for this job are listed below.

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, 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, Vision

o PTO

o Retirement Matching

o Tuition reimbursement

o Discount programs

o FSA (Flexible Spending Accounts)

o Identity Theft Protection

o Legal Aid

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

Formal Education / Training :

1. High school diploma or equivalent.

2. RCIS preferred (must have within 6 month of hire) or any TN state licensure that allows for the administration of medication. Must be in compliance with CE Requirements.

3. BLS within 90 days of hire.

4. Must respond to hospital within thirty minutes for "on call" requirements.

Workplace Experience :

At least one year of direct patient care experience

Equipment and Skills Training :

Meditech computer system, Site Rite, Proficient use of guidewires, catheters and other necessary supplies.

Physical Environment :

Hospital setting, sterile patient testing room(s)

Physical Effort :

• Communicate clearly, both verbally and in writing.
• Prolonged standing, walking, bending, stooping, and lifting (50 lbs.)
• Ability to transport patients on stretchers or beds up to 250lbs dependently or independently
• Make appropriate judgement decisions in urgent or emergency situations.
• Ability to work well under pressure response.

Key Results :

Assembles table for all procedures and maintains sterile field.

Demonstrates working knowledge of necessary equipment.

Ability to locate needed supplies / equipment in a timely manner.

Handles / transports medications / solutions safely and in accordance with hospital and departmental policies and procedures.

Documents accurately and timely.

Communicates with physician(s) and other team members (patient information, scheduling information, supplies needed)

Ability to reproduce exams on CD / film.

Seeks opportunities to assist in other areas during downtime periods and always makes good use of time.

Working environment is clean, organized, well stocked, and free of clutter.

Works well with fellow employees to provide the most efficient use of the equipment; thus enabling the throughput of patients to be more efficient.