Registered Nurse (RN) Operating Room

Advocate Health•Lexington, NC

3d•$38 - $57

About The Position

The Registered Nurse provides nursing care in the Operating Room, using the nursing process to assess, plan, diagnose, implement, and evaluate care. The RN engages patients and families throughout the care continuum, monitors patient conditions, adjusts care plans, mobilizes resources, and collaborates with the care team to influence outcomes. The role promotes a culture of safety and evaluates patient, team, and unit outcomes, taking action as needed. The RN may administer medications, treatments, and therapies in accordance with clinical protocols and procedures. The role includes communicating effectively, resolving conflict, collaborating with the team, delegating appropriately, maintaining accurate and timely EHR documentation, and following the ANA Code of Ethics. The RN participates in unit councils, professional governance, quality initiatives, and professional development, and maintains required certifications. The position is full time, 40 hours per week, with a Monday–Friday schedule and call. The RN may be required to float to other units, departments, care areas, or facilities in the designated service area. The role requires age-appropriate care across the lifespan and compliance with the policies and procedures of the department. The work involves frequent sitting, standing, walking, lifting, squatting, bending, reaching, and twisting. The RN must be able to lift and support 35 pounds, push or pull with 30 pounds of force, and perform a sliding transfer of 150 pounds with a second person present. The role also requires functional speech, vision, hearing, and touch; fine hand manipulation; use of foot pedals; and the ability to respond quickly to changes in patient or unit conditions. Physical safety interventions may be required. Exposure to chemical and hazardous waste, blood and body fluids, and communicable disease may occur; protective equipment must be worn as necessary. Physical Abilities Testing may be required. A graduate of a Board of Nursing-approved nursing education program, BLS, and an active RN license or privilege to practice in the state(s) where nursing services are provided are required. The position typically requires one year of clinical nursing experience. A Bachelor of Science in Nursing is preferred.

Requirements

Graduate of a Board of Nursing-approved nursing education program.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Active RN multi-state compact and/or single-state license with privileges to practice in the state(s) where nursing services are provided.
Typically, one year of clinical nursing experience.
Strong clinical judgment and critical-thinking skills.
Time-management, prioritization, and problem-solving skills.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
Proficiency with computer functions, including email, electronic records, and digital platforms.
Ability to sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, reach above the shoulders, and twist frequently throughout the workday.
Ability to lift and support 35 pounds, push or pull with 30 pounds of force, and perform a sliding transfer of 150 pounds with a second person present.
Functional speech, vision, hearing, and touch, with fine hand manipulation skills for IV insertion and other procedures or functions.
Ability to maneuver foot pedals on carts or machines.
Ability to perform physical safety interventions, such as patient restraint and verbal de-escalation, if needed.
Ability to respond quickly to changes in patient or unit conditions.
Additional education, training, certifications, or experience may be required based on specialty.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing (BSN).

Responsibilities

Participate in unit councils, professional governance, and quality initiatives to improve care processes and apply evidence-based practices.
Use the nursing process to assess, plan, diagnose, implement, and evaluate nursing care, engaging patients and families through the continuum of care.
Monitor patient conditions, adjust care plans, mobilize resources, and collaborate with the care team to influence outcomes.
Uphold and promote a culture of safety.
Evaluate patient, team, and unit outcomes and take action as needed.
Administer medications, treatments, and therapies safely and in accordance with clinical protocols and procedures, as applicable.
Communicate effectively, provide feedback, resolve conflict, foster team collaboration, and delegate appropriately.
Pursue professional development, complete required education, and maintain certifications.
Follow the ANA Code of Ethics, make ethical decisions, respect interdisciplinary roles, and contribute to integrated, unbiased patient care.
Delegate appropriately to Registered Nurses, Licensed Practical Nurses, and unlicensed assistive personnel.
Maintain accurate and timely EHR documentation.
Float to other units, departments, care areas, or facilities within the designated service area when required to meet patient care needs.
Provide care appropriate to patients' ages and developmental needs, following departmental policies and procedures.