Attend at least one Middle Tennessee Chapter AORN meeting Residents that do not meet the above criteria must meet with surgery management, preceptor, and education team to develop an individualized action plan, which may include remediation, reassignment, or resignation from the program.
Frequently Asked Questions:
How long is the Periop Nurse Residency Program? The program is 5 months long. This blended-learning program combines didactic, online modules, lab, and clinical hours. Upon completion of the residency program, residents 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 be held at resident's hired 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 program has ended. The 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 program, 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? Residents 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 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 program, 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 program. 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 program teaches AORN standards, so graduates of this program are well prepared to sit for certification.
What you will do in this role:
Evaluate patients prior to surgery
Provide patient and family education surrounding the procedure and peri-operative process
Assume responsibility for patient preparation, including intravenous therapy, preoperative medications, and surgical site verification
Participate in surgical site verification, including briefing, time out, debriefing, and universal protocols, according to hospital policy
Recognize and respond to patient emergencies
Deliver high-quality, patient-centered care while managing evidence-based practices and continuous improvement initiatives
Be an integral member of a dynamic interdisciplinary team - consisting of the provider(s), surgeons, surgical technologists and more
Consistently apply the nursing process, critical thinking skills, scientific judgment, technical skills and leadership to independently deliver safe nursing care to patients
Assess patient condition, monitor throughout your shift, and document changes in patient condition along with the care provided thoroughly
Educate patients and families/caregivers about the patient's medical condition, treatment and follow-up measures
What qualifications you will need:
Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
(RN) Registered Nurse
Associate Degree, or Registered Nurse Diploma, or Bachelors Degree
At least 1 year of RN experience required! Any speciality.
Benefits
TriStar Hendersonville 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 benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
Savings and retirement resources , including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts
Learn more about Employee Benefits (https://careers.hcahealthcare.com/pages/employee-benefits-and-rewards)
Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.
TriStar Hendersonville Medical Center is a 159-bed facility providing quality healthcare to Sumner and surrounding counties for more than 45 years. The facility is the first Accredited Chest Pain Center in Sumner County, a Certified Primary Stroke Center and a designated Level III Trauma Center. The Birth Center at TriStar Hendersonville features a six-bed Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), spacious maternity suites and a lactation boutique for inpatient and outpatient breastfeeding services. TriStar Hendersonville also offers emergency services, cardiology, neurology, orthopedic, surgical and wound care services. In addition to its main hospital campus, other affiliates include TriStar Women's Imaging Hendersonville, The Outpatient Center at Hendersonville, TriStar Portland ER and TriStar Portland Diagnostic Center.
In 2022, the hospital was named the first Innovation Hub of HCA Healthcare and Digital Transformation and Innovation (DT&I). The Innovation Hub is a hospital location dedicated to collaborative design and the development of solutions designed to benefit patients and care team members across HCA Healthcare.
Innovation Hubs are central to HCA Healthcare's commitment to human-centered, clinically-led innovation. They serve as real-life environments for understanding current state friction points, testing, refining, and integrating digital AI solutions to impact how we provide care. This unique environment brings together care teams, administrators, data scientists and technologists to create solutions that will have lasting impact for HCA Healthcare. Learn more about HCA Healthcare and DT&I (https://careers.hcahealthcare.com/pages/digital-transformation-and-innovation) .
HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.
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HCA Healthcare Co-Founder
If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our Operating Room Nurse Internship opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Unlock the possibilities and apply today!
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