Description
Introduction
Are you looking for a place to deliver excellent care patients deserve? At TriStar Summit Medical Center we support our colleagues in their positions. Join our Team as a(an) OR Circulator and access programs to assist with every stage of your career.
Employee will work at Summit Main Hospital, as well as rotate through the brand new surgery center that is slated to open in early 2024 - located in Lebanon at 125 Willard Hagan Drive. This surgery center will be outfitted with 3 ORs and a procedure room. This location will be seeing a lot of orthopedic volume.
15k sign on bonus for qualified candidates. Paid out quarterly over the course of 2 years - no payback commitment.
The Periop 101 Internship is focused on training licensed Registered Nurses with no prior operating room experience to work in the intra-operative environment. This program is open to nurses who are either new graduates or seasoned nurses with a non-surgical background. This internship prepares nurses with the foundational skills that are essential for providing safe patient care in the operating room.
The internship is a 5-month program that combines classroom didactics (lecture, simulation, and hands-on learning), HealthStream eLearning modules, and clinical hours to provide a well-rounded and blended learning experience. Intern schedule is subject to change
During the 5-month program, interns will work five 8-hour days (Monday – Friday). Alternative shifts will be at the discretion of the hiring manager after completion of the program. Clinical start times may vary depending on the schedule of your preceptor. For example, if your preceptor starts their shift at 0630, you will be expected to start at 0630. This program helps you develop the foundational skills of the perioperative RN. You will still be a novice when you graduate and will continue to gain specialty experiences following completion of the program. Departmental and service line orientation will build on foundational skills learned in the internship program. Regular rounding and progress meetings will be set with the course instructors, preceptors, and managers to track intern progress.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
How long is the Periop 101 Internship? The Internship is 5 months long. This blended-learning program combines didactic, online modules, lab, and clinical hours. Upon completion of the internship program, interns will orient to their hired unit/specialty until competency is demonstrated.
What are the hours of the training? During the program, hours are five 8-hour days (Monday – Friday). Clinical will held at intern’s hiring facility. Overtime hours during the program are not typically permitted without management approval. Alternative shifts (3 12-hour, 4 8-hour) will be at the discretion of the hiring manager after internship has ended. Program schedule is subject to change.
Am I considered an employee while in the program? Yes. You are hired as an employee before the program begins and start earning wages on the first day of the program.
Will I know where I will be working after the training? You will complete your clinical in the department that you will work in after training. Your primary service line will be determined near the end of the internship, based on the needs of the department. Flexibility will be required regarding service line, shift, holiday or weekend hours when needed. You may be expected to cover holiday call and late stay call upon completion of your orientation. This may involve evenings, nights or weekend shifts.
During the program, may I observe in other surgical departments? This is at the discretion of your hiring manager. How long will I be working with a preceptor? You will be assigned to a preceptor until competency is validated and you have completed all orientation checklists.
How will my competency be determined? Interns will have an orientation binder that contains specific criteria for validation of competency on specific skills in the Circulating role. The Intern will be responsible for obtaining documentation from the Center for Clinical Advancement Updated 4/2023 preceptor to determine competency in the clinical area. Progress meetings will be held with the Manager, Educator, and preceptor to provide feedback and set goals.
How long does it take to be prepared to work independently in my role? This will depend on service line complexity and individual progression. The average length of orientation, including internship, is 6 months.
What are the responsibilities of a Circulating nurse? Responsibilities of the Circulator include but are not limited to: • Management of personnel, equipment, supplies, and environment during surgical procedure • Patient care including assessment, assisting the anesthesia team, positioning, prepping, and documentation • Manages flow of information as well as supplies to and from the surgical team members scrubbed at the field
What are the responsibilities of a scrub nurse? Will this be part of my training? The scrub nurse is responsible for assisting the surgeon and assistants with instrumentation, set-ups, suture presentation, sponges, etc., while maintaining the sterility of the surgical field through aseptic practices. The primary focus of this program is to train you to be a circulating nurse. Whether you are trained to scrub is determined by facility.
May I take vacation time during the program? Vacations are not granted during the didactic portion of the Internship. Completion criteria for the program includes attendance to all required classroom lectures, simulations, and skills days. Exceptions for clinical will be made on a case by case basis.
Will this role prepare me for a goal of becoming a CRNA? No. A CRNA program requires critical care experience rather than OR experience. It would be better to pursue an ICU unit if becoming a CRNA is your personal goal.
Will this role prepare me for a goal of becoming an RNFA? Yes. This experience will prepare you for the goal of becoming an RNFA if desired. First, however, you must obtain two years of full time hours and become certified (CNOR). After that you will be eligible to pursue RNFA programs.
Will this internship prepare me for OR Certification (CNOR)?Yes. You will be eligible for certification after 2 years/2400 hours of OR experience. This internship teaches AORN standards, so graduates of this program are well prepared to sit for certification.
Benefits
TriStar Summit Medical Center, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:
- Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
- Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
- Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
- 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
- Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
- Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
- Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
- Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
- Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
- Colleague recognition program
- Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
- Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.
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Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.
Are you a continuous learner? With more than 94,000 nurses throughout HCA Healthcare, we are one of the largest employers of nurses in the United States. Education is key to excellence! As a majority owner of Galen College of Nursing, which joins Research College of Nursing and Mercy School of Nursing as educational facilities within the HCA Healthcare family, we make it easier and more affordable to gain certifications and job skills. Apply today for our OR Circulator opening and continue to learn!
Job Summary and Qualifications
- You will assess plans and evaluate the patients care needs and will carry out physician orders.
- You will administer prescribed medications, changes dressings, cleans wounds, and monitors vital signs.
- You will monitor, record and communicate patient condition as appropriate utilizing computerized documentation systems.
- You will instruct and educate patients and families as part of part of a Multidisciplinary Care Planning team.
What qualifications you will need:
- Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
- TN RN license or RN Compact licensure
- Masters Degree, or Bachelors Degree, or Associate Degree
TriStar Summit is a 200 bed comprehensive facility. We serve Davidson, Wilson and surrounding counties. We include a Level III Trauma Center. We offer a full array of acute care services. These include cardiology, oncology, orthopaedics/spine, rehabilitation and women’s services. We are an Accredited Chest Pain Center with PCI. We are a Primary Stroke Center. TriStar Summit is a leading provider of emergency heart and stroke care.
"Good people beget good people."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder
If growth and continued learning is important to you, we encourage you to apply for our OR Circulator opening. Our team will promptly review your application. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews.Unlock the possibilities apply today!
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.