Registered Nurse-Operating Room, Full Time Days

Cape Fear Valley Health

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Plans and implements professional nursing care for patients in accordance with hospital policies and assumes charge nurse responsibilities as assigned. The role is based in Short Stay Surgery at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center, which includes Pre-Op, Recovery, Discharge, and four operating rooms. Patients range from pediatric through geriatric, and care is provided by an interdisciplinary team that includes registered nurses, certified nurse assistants, unit clerks, surgical technologists, a resource nurse, and a nurse manager. The electronic medical record is EPIC. The unit supports gynecology, general surgery, and podiatry, as well as bronchoscopies with anesthesia for the Lung Nodule Clinic and ECTs for mental health patients. The position works eight-hour shifts Monday through Friday, with varying start times depending on the role. There are no weekends, major holidays, or call. New graduate nurses are not accepted. Relocation assistance is available.

Requirements

Associate degree in Nursing or equivalent.
Current North Carolina Registered Nurse licensure or compact-state licensure.
At least one year of Operating Room and/or circulating experience.
BLS certification from the American Heart Association.
Registered Nurse licensure from a Board of Nursing.
Proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking English.
Positive interpersonal skills.
Verbal and written communication skills.
Effective organizational and leadership skills.
Knowledge of the age-specific physiological, psychosocial, developmental, and spiritual needs of the patients typically served.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing preferred.

Responsibilities

Assess patients and identify their care needs.
Use patient assessment information to organize appropriate care.
Plan, organize, implement, and evaluate patient care.
Facilitate a safe environment.
Maintain required competencies.
Function as charge nurse when assigned.
Maintain accurate and relevant patient-care records.
Administer medications as ordered by a physician.
Recognize life-threatening situations and respond appropriately.
Establish collaborative interdisciplinary relationships with Health System staff and medical staff.
Monitor quality of care using pre-established outcome-oriented indicators.
Participate in cost containment and help ensure accurate charging for patient services.
Adjust care to patients’ age-specific physiological and psychosocial needs.
Support patients’ cultural and spiritual beliefs within the limits of the medical regimen.
Perform other duties as assigned.