Operating Room Nurse Internship

Company: TriStar Southern Hills Medical Center
Location: Murfreesboro
Posted on: November 25, 2022

Job Description:

Description IntroductionTriStar Southern Hills Medical Center is committed to investing in the latest technology enabling nurses to work more efficiently. Are you passionate about delivering patient-centered care? Submit your application for Operating Room Nurse Internship position and spend more time at the bedside with the patient.**Immediate Bonus Payout- Eligible applicants have the opportunity to choose to receive a $10,000 sign on bonus to be paid out in full, minus taxes - 2 year commitment required**OR**Quarterly Bonus Program- Eligible applicants have the opportunity to choose to receive a $20,000 sign on bonus in $2,500 quarterly installments over the course of two years - no payback required if you leave at any time**BenefitsTriStar Southern Hills 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 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.
  
• Fertility and family building benefits through Progyny
  
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
  
• Family support, including adoption assistance, child and elder care resources and consumer discounts
  
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
  
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  
• Retirement readiness and rollover 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)
  Learn more about Employee BenefitsNote: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.
  You contribute to our success let us contribute to yours! Whether you choose to focus on bedside care, a leadership or C-suite role, shape business and operational outcomes, or work to deliver clinical excellence behind the scenes in data science, case management or transfer centers. Unlock your potential at TriStar Southern Hills Medical Center!Job Summary and QualificationsThe 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. This program is open to all Nashville area TriStar medical centers including Centennial, Summit, Southern Hills, StoneCrest, Horizon, Skyline, Hendersonville, Greenview and NorthCrest. Interns from all facilities will start the program as a cohort and attend didactic classroom days together. Clinical hours will be completed in the intern s facility and department of hire. For example, if you are hired to work at Skyline, all your clinical hours will be completed at Skyline. An active nursing license in good standing for the state of your hiring facility (Tennessee or Kentucky) is required to begin the program. Center for Clinical Advancement Updated 03/2022 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.
  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.
  The intern will sign an Employee Education/Training Agreement that states they will continue employment for at least 30 months from date of hire. If the intern terminates employment before 30 months, they may be obligated to repay all or some portion of the cost of training. If after starting the program, the employee and surgery management/education team discuss and determine the program does not fit the goals and expectations of the employee, HCA agrees to allow the employee the liberty to leave the program within the first two weeks without repayment required
  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.
  • Am I required to sign a contract agreement if selected to the TriStar Periop 101 Internship? Yes. The employee will sign an Employee Education/Training Agreement that states they will continue employment for at least 30-months. In the event Employee voluntarily terminates his or her employment with Employer before the contract is complete, they may be obligated to repay all or some portion of the cost of training.
  • What if I decided after starting the program, that it is not a good fit? If after starting the program, the employee and surgery management/education team discuss and determine the program does not fit the goals and expectations of the employee, HCA agrees to allow the employee the liberty to leave the program within the first two weeks without repayment required.
  • 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.
  • 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
    What qualifications you will need:
    • Current BLS
    • ACLS within 6 months of hire
    • One year of clinical nursing experience preferred
    • Registered NurseThis role requires you to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 based on local, state and /or federal law or regulations (unless a medical or religious exemption is approved).Serving our community for the past 40 years, TriStar Southern Hills has been a leader for a wide range of healthcare services. These include emergency services, cardiology, orthopedics and rehabilitation. TriStar Southern Hills is an Accredited Chest Pain Center with PCI and a Primary Stroke Center. There are more than 300 board certified physicians representing more than 20 specialties. Many have offices located on our campus.HCA Healthcare has been named one of the World s Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere Institute for ten consecutive years (2010-2019). In 2019, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses."Across HCA Healthcare s more than 2,000 sites of care, our nurses and colleagues have a positive impact on patients, communities and healthcare.
      Together, we uplift and elevate our purpose to give people a healthier tomorrow."- Jane Englebright, PhD, RN CENP, FAAN
      Senior Vice President and Chief Nursing ExecutiveJoin a family that cares about every stage in your career! We are interviewing candidates for our Operating Room Nurse Internship opening. Apply today and a member of our Talent Acquisition team will reach out.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. Associated topics: care unit, coronary, intensive care, intensive care unit, maternal, mhb, nurse rn, recovery, tcu, transitional

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