Williamson Health
Registered Nurse - Post Surgical - Full Time Days
Williamson Health, Antioch, Tennessee, United States, 37013
Registered Nurse - Post Surgical - Full Time Days at Williamson Health
The Registered Nurse - Post Surgical position at Williamson Health involves coordinating and delivering comprehensive nursing care to adult and pediatric patients primarily in post‑surgical and critical‑care settings. The role requires specialized certifications such as BLS, ACLS, and arrhythmia training within specific timeframes, depending on the unit, and demands the ability to work independently and handle complex medical equipment. The nurse is responsible for patient assessment, care planning, medication administration, and maintaining a therapeutic environment, all while supporting staff development and adhering to hospital policies.
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 an equal‑opportunity employer and a drug‑free workplace.
Benefits
Medical, Dental, Vision
PTO
Retirement Matching
Tuition reimbursement
Discount programs
FSA (Flexible Spending Accounts)
Identity Theft Protection
Legal Aid
Position Summary To coordinate, implement, and plan nursing care in a timely and accurate manner.
Position Requirements Formal Education / Training
Earned a nursing diploma or degree from a college or university.
Licensed in the State of Tennessee.
BLS within 90 days of hire.
Unit‑Specific Certifications
3rd Floor Telemetry Unit:
Basic Arrhythmia within 6 months of hire; ACLS within 6 months of hire.
Float Pool and Float Pool Extended:
Basic Arrhythmia within 6 months of hire; ACLS within 6 months of hire; NVCI certification within 6 months of hire.
Critical Care:
Basic Arrhythmia within 6 months of hire; ACLS within 6 months of hire; NVCI certification within 6 months of hire; AACN, CCRN or CCP certification within two years of hire.
Oncology:
ONS chemo/immunotherapy certification within one year of hire.
Adult Emergency Room:
At least one year of emergency experience preferred; TNCC preferred; ACLS within 6 months of hire; PALS within 6 months of hire; NVCI certification within 6 months of hire.
Pediatric Medical Surgical:
At least one year of pediatric inpatient experience preferred; PALS within 6 months of hire; NVCI certification within 6 months of hire.
Pediatric Emergency Room:
At least one year of pediatric emergency experience preferred; PALS within 6 months of hire; ACLS within 6 months of hire; NVCI certification within 6 months of hire; ENPC or TNCC within 6 months of hire.
Workplace Experience
Adult Medical Surgical patient care delivery
Pediatric patient care delivery
Critical Care patient care delivery
Oncology patient care delivery
Adult Emergency patient care delivery
Pediatric Emergency patient care delivery
Equipment and Skills Training Standard patient care equipment for services provided. 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 settings. Equipment: Network Computer System; Omnicell Medication System; Telemetry; Pneumatic Tube System; AT&T Language Line.
Physical Environment
Adult medical/surgical unit with patients ranging from adolescents to >99 years
Pediatric medical/surgical unit with patients ranging from neonates to 21 years
Critical Care unit with patients ranging from adolescents to >99 years
Oncology unit with adult patients
Adult Emergency Department with patients ranging from less than one year to >99 years
Pediatric Emergency Department with patients ranging from neonates to 21 years
Physical Effort
Communicate in English verbally and legibly.
Prolonged standing and working up to twelve hours a day.
Lift with assistance up to 250 lbs.
Performance Standards
Performs comprehensive assessment on all patients within the appropriate time of admission using observation, communication, and examination skills.
Plans patient care individually, identifying problems/needs, nursing diagnoses, standards of care/practice, interventions consistent with identified problems and attainable outcomes.
Plans for patient teaching, discharge and post‑discharge needs as appropriate.
Functions independently with treatments, procedures and equipment appropriate to areas evidence by adherence to policy, procedure and competency assessment with no patterns of problems.
Handles/transports/stores/prepares/administers medications/solutions safely and in accordance with hospital and departmental policies and procedures.
Documents accurately and timely.
Reassesses patient’s condition, evaluates response, and modifies plan of care accordingly and promptly.
Accepts charge responsibilities and assigns staff with consideration of patient condition and care requirements, acuity and complexity.
Maintains a healing and therapeutic environment for the patient and family.
Maintains position‑specific qualifications.
Demonstrates responsibility for assigned communications and special assignments.
Maintains work areas and personal appearance reflecting professionalism and safety standards.
Keywords Registered Nurse, Post Surgical Nursing, Patient Care, Critical Care Nursing, Pediatric Nursing, ACLS Certification, BLS Certification, Medication Administration, Telemetry, Williamson Health
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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 an equal‑opportunity employer and a drug‑free workplace.
Benefits
Medical, Dental, Vision
PTO
Retirement Matching
Tuition reimbursement
Discount programs
FSA (Flexible Spending Accounts)
Identity Theft Protection
Legal Aid
Position Summary To coordinate, implement, and plan nursing care in a timely and accurate manner.
Position Requirements Formal Education / Training
Earned a nursing diploma or degree from a college or university.
Licensed in the State of Tennessee.
BLS within 90 days of hire.
Unit‑Specific Certifications
3rd Floor Telemetry Unit:
Basic Arrhythmia within 6 months of hire; ACLS within 6 months of hire.
Float Pool and Float Pool Extended:
Basic Arrhythmia within 6 months of hire; ACLS within 6 months of hire; NVCI certification within 6 months of hire.
Critical Care:
Basic Arrhythmia within 6 months of hire; ACLS within 6 months of hire; NVCI certification within 6 months of hire; AACN, CCRN or CCP certification within two years of hire.
Oncology:
ONS chemo/immunotherapy certification within one year of hire.
Adult Emergency Room:
At least one year of emergency experience preferred; TNCC preferred; ACLS within 6 months of hire; PALS within 6 months of hire; NVCI certification within 6 months of hire.
Pediatric Medical Surgical:
At least one year of pediatric inpatient experience preferred; PALS within 6 months of hire; NVCI certification within 6 months of hire.
Pediatric Emergency Room:
At least one year of pediatric emergency experience preferred; PALS within 6 months of hire; ACLS within 6 months of hire; NVCI certification within 6 months of hire; ENPC or TNCC within 6 months of hire.
Workplace Experience
Adult Medical Surgical patient care delivery
Pediatric patient care delivery
Critical Care patient care delivery
Oncology patient care delivery
Adult Emergency patient care delivery
Pediatric Emergency patient care delivery
Equipment and Skills Training Standard patient care equipment for services provided. 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 settings. Equipment: Network Computer System; Omnicell Medication System; Telemetry; Pneumatic Tube System; AT&T Language Line.
Physical Environment
Adult medical/surgical unit with patients ranging from adolescents to >99 years
Pediatric medical/surgical unit with patients ranging from neonates to 21 years
Critical Care unit with patients ranging from adolescents to >99 years
Oncology unit with adult patients
Adult Emergency Department with patients ranging from less than one year to >99 years
Pediatric Emergency Department with patients ranging from neonates to 21 years
Physical Effort
Communicate in English verbally and legibly.
Prolonged standing and working up to twelve hours a day.
Lift with assistance up to 250 lbs.
Performance Standards
Performs comprehensive assessment on all patients within the appropriate time of admission using observation, communication, and examination skills.
Plans patient care individually, identifying problems/needs, nursing diagnoses, standards of care/practice, interventions consistent with identified problems and attainable outcomes.
Plans for patient teaching, discharge and post‑discharge needs as appropriate.
Functions independently with treatments, procedures and equipment appropriate to areas evidence by adherence to policy, procedure and competency assessment with no patterns of problems.
Handles/transports/stores/prepares/administers medications/solutions safely and in accordance with hospital and departmental policies and procedures.
Documents accurately and timely.
Reassesses patient’s condition, evaluates response, and modifies plan of care accordingly and promptly.
Accepts charge responsibilities and assigns staff with consideration of patient condition and care requirements, acuity and complexity.
Maintains a healing and therapeutic environment for the patient and family.
Maintains position‑specific qualifications.
Demonstrates responsibility for assigned communications and special assignments.
Maintains work areas and personal appearance reflecting professionalism and safety standards.
Keywords Registered Nurse, Post Surgical Nursing, Patient Care, Critical Care Nursing, Pediatric Nursing, ACLS Certification, BLS Certification, Medication Administration, Telemetry, Williamson Health
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