PT Operating Room RN - 3pm - 7pm

Surgery Partners Careers•Durham, NC

About The Position

North Carolina Specialty Hospital (NCSH), is a private, physician-owned medical center that opened its doors in 1926. North Carolina Specialty Hospital's commitment to growth and continuous improvement has helped the hospital maintain a number of high rankings in both quality measures and patient satisfaction. North Carolina Specialty Hospital offers surgical specialties in orthopedics, ophthalmology, ear, nose and throat as well as sports medicine, oral, plastic, podiatry, general surgery, interventional radiology, pain management, reconstructive surgery and more. Why join North Carolina Specialty Hospital? Award Winning Hospital for Special Surgery 5 Star CMS rated facility for patient experience Positive Work culture Career growth opportunities Comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, Life and Disability Insurance Paid Time Off 401k Employer Match Tuition Assistance The primary objective is to assure delivery of comprehensive, safe, cost effective and appropriate nursing care for patients across the age continuum (4 weeks-geriatric), in accordance with established policies, nursing practice standards, and the Association of Operating Room Nurses. This position should develop excellent working relationships with hospital staff and accept guidance and constructive advice to improve performance. Candidates must have the ability to be flexible and positively accept new responsibilities.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing; Associate's degree required; BSN preferred
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
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
Familiar with instruments and equipment related to Perioperative Nursing
Ability to demonstrate manual dexterity in handling instruments

Nice To Haves

CNOR Certification strongly preferred

Responsibilities

Provide individualized nursing care to the surgical patient, demonstrating an extensive knowledge base to support a variety of single and multi-system illnesses and or injuries. The RN controls the environment within the surgical suite and accepts responsibility for developing and coordinating a safe plan of care utilizing standards of practice and within the framework of set forth by the policies and procedures.
Demonstrates appropriate application of age specific standards, policies, and procedures and guidelines in caring for adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients: follows age specific standards in administering medications based on patient's age; follows age specific standards of care during altered states of consciousness related to analgesia, conscious sedation or anesthesia; uses age specific standards, policies and procedures and guidelines to perform treatments and procedures that are routine for unit/clinic based on patient's age
Incorporates cultural and developmental needs into plan of care: in collaboration with the patient/family, and in a developmentally and culturally appropriate manner, implements the plan of care; demonstrates competency in the provision of nursing care according to established standards of nursing practice and in developmentally appropriate manner
Demonstrates excellent communication skills, highly organized with excellent organizational and decision-making skills.
Demonstrates ability to concentrate on many detailed requests despite numerous interruptions and the ability to prioritize tasks to maintain patient safety
Provides documentation of patient care in the patient record according to established standards of nursing care.
Participates and promotes Universal Protocol and time out procedure in every procedure
Demonstrates ability to work with a multidisciplinary team including, surgeons, physician's assistants, anesthesia providers, SPD staff, Radiology and all other OR team members to plan for the care of the patient and to provide for the optimal outcome for the patient. The OR RN is a patient advocate and assesses the patients’ needs through the peri-operative experience and adjusts the plan of care accordingly while communicating the same with all team members.
Participates in performance improvement activities which include collecting, analyzing data to identify quantifiable measures to maintain quality and the promotion of desired outcomes. Also includes participation in development of patient care delivery systems, standards, policy and procedures, and problem-solving teams.