Registered Nurse (RN) - Operating Room-Arringdon Ambulatory Surgery Center-40hrs

Duke Careers • Durham, NC

19h • Onsite

About The Position

Duke Health is seeking an experienced Operating Room (OR) RN for the Duke Ambulatory Surgery Center, a new, state-of-the-art facility located in Morrisville, N.C. This center features four operating rooms, four procedure rooms, and an overnight unit for extended post-procedure observation. The center is accredited by the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC), signifying adherence to rigorous standards of care and safety. This role offers exposure to a diverse service portfolio and opportunities for professional growth within Duke Health.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited BSN or Associate's Degree in Nursing or Nursing Diploma program.
• All registered nurses without a Bachelor's degree in Nursing (or higher) will be required to enroll in an appropriate BSN program within two years of their start date and to complete the program within five years of their start date.
• At least 1 year of experience in clinical nursing practice.
• Scrubbing and/or Circulating experience required.
• Must have current or compact RN license in the State of North Carolina.
• AHA BLS certification is required.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in Orthopaedic procedures
• Experience in Ophthalmic procedures
• Ability to lead effectively in a matrixed organization requiring high levels of collaboration, sound judgment, and significant operational and practice management expertise.
• Demonstrate a high level of responsibility, ethical practice, sensitivity to a diverse patient population, adherence to legal and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Plan, provide, supervise and document professional nursing care utilizing the nursing process for patients in accordance with physician orders and established policies and procedures.
• Use professional nursing judgment to individualize the plan of care based on assessment of the patient's baseline needs and response to care.
• Delegate tasks and supervise the activities of other licensed and unlicensed care providers.
• Assist other nursing personnel in the delivery of nursing care and act as team leader or charge nurse for a group of patients or an entire unit as assigned.
• Monitor and initiate corrective action to maintain the environment of care including equipment and material resources.
• Participate in own professional development by maintaining required competencies, identifying learning needs and seeking appropriate assistance or educational offerings.
• Act as preceptor and support the development of other staff and formal learners.
• Participate in the identification of clinical or operational performance improvement opportunities and in performance improvement activities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree