RN-OR

FirstHealth of the Carolinas, Inc.•Raeford, NC

About The Position

The Operating Room nurse provides direct and individualized nursing care to patients in accordance with operating procedures, nursing disciplines, and patient safety protocols. The nurse coordinates and consults with other healthcare professionals to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care for minor and major operations. The role uses the nursing process to plan and deliver intra-operative care, anticipate patient and procedural needs, communicate critical information, and evaluate care outcomes. Nursing care must take account of the age groups served.

Requirements

Current North Carolina RN license or RN multi-state licensure privilege through the Nurse Licensure Compact.
BCLS certification.
Effective communication with people from a wide range of age groups and ethical, educational, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
Physical assessment skills.
Effective organizational skills and the ability to prioritize accurately and quickly.
Computer skills appropriate to the service provided.
Effective problem-solving ability and critical-thinking skills.
Maintain clinical and professional competency levels required for age-specific populations.

Nice To Haves

CNOR certification is recommended.

Responsibilities

Use the nursing process to assess, plan, and evaluate patient care.
Provide nursing care with consideration of the age group served.
Use equipment and supplies appropriately; report faulty equipment and notify others when supplies are low.
Use appropriate safety and infection-control measures.
Teach, direct, advise, and inform others appropriately.
Report and record information legibly and appropriately.
Report to the shift supervisor before starting the shift and when duties are completed.
Use the SBAR communication process.
Use patient history and expected outcomes to plan intra-operative care.
Use perioperative nursing standards and recommended practices to plan intra-operative care.
Anticipate patient and procedural needs accurately and without delay.
Promote continuity of care by communicating critical information to key healthcare providers.
Continually identify patient and procedural requirements, execute the care plan, and work toward positive outcomes.