Operating Room Registered Nurse - Full Time - $15,000 Sign-On Bonus available!

North Carolina Specialty Hospital•Durham, NC

7d•Onsite

About The Position

North Carolina Specialty Hospital (NCSH), a private, physician-owned medical center established in 1926, is seeking a full-time Operating Room Registered Nurse. NCSH is recognized for its commitment to growth and continuous improvement, maintaining high rankings in quality measures and patient satisfaction. The hospital offers a positive work culture, career growth opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. The primary objective of this role is to provide comprehensive, safe, cost-effective, and appropriate nursing care for patients across the age continuum (4 weeks to geriatric), adhering to established policies, nursing practice standards, and the Association of Operating Room Nurses guidelines. This position requires the development of excellent working relationships with hospital staff, acceptance of constructive feedback, flexibility, and a positive attitude towards new responsibilities.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing; Associate's degree required.
Current licensure as a Registered Nurse from the North Carolina State Board of Nursing or compact multi-state license.
BLS from American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC) required upon hire.
Familiarity with instruments and equipment related to Perioperative Nursing.
Ability to demonstrate manual dexterity in handling instruments.

Nice To Haves

BSN preferred.
ACLS & PALS from American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC) preferred; must obtain both certifications within 6 months of hire if certification(s) is/are currently not active.
CNOR Certification strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide individualized nursing care to surgical patients, demonstrating extensive knowledge for various single and multi-system illnesses/injuries.
Control the surgical suite environment and coordinate a safe plan of care using standards of practice and hospital policies/procedures.
Demonstrate appropriate application of age-specific standards, policies, procedures, and guidelines for adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients, including medication administration and care during altered states of consciousness.
Incorporate cultural and developmental needs into the plan of care in collaboration with the patient/family.
Demonstrate excellent communication, organizational, and decision-making skills.
Maintain concentration on detailed requests despite interruptions and prioritize tasks to ensure patient safety.
Document patient care accurately in the patient record according to established standards.
Participate in and promote Universal Protocol and time out procedures for every procedure.
Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team (surgeons, physician's assistants, anesthesia providers, SPD staff, Radiology, and other OR team members) to plan patient care and achieve optimal outcomes.
Act as a patient advocate, assess patient needs throughout the peri-operative experience, adjust the plan of care accordingly, and communicate changes to the team.
Participate in performance improvement activities, including collecting and analyzing data, and contributing to the development of patient care delivery systems, standards, policies, and procedures.