Registered Nurse, Operating Room

About the role

Department: 37700 Lexington Medical Center - Administration: Surgery

Status: Full time

Benefits Eligible

• Yes
• Hou rs Per Week: 40
• Schedule Details/Additional Information: Weekdays

Job Summary

Renders highly professional and technical nursing care to assigned patient. Provides direct patient care using the nursing process (assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation). Directs and supervises other assigned team members and collaborates with multidisciplinary team members to provide age/developmentally appropriate care in accordance with unit standards of care.

Education/experience

Graduation from an accredited School of Nursing with three years? experience in medical-surgical and/or critical care preferred.

LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION, and/or REGISTRATION: Registered Nurse licensure from the State of North Carolina Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) required Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) required within 1 year of hire for Adult Critical Care, Adult ED Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) required within 1 year of hire for Network ED, Peds ED, PICU and NICU, and other areas per unit guidelines

Essential Functions

• 1.
• Utilizes the Nursing Process to plan and implement in the delivery of patient care.
• 2.
• Administers medication according to policy/procedure and unit specific standards.
• 3.
• Provides patient and family education.
• 4.
• Demonstrates ability to perform CPR.
• 5.
• Serves as Preceptor (if applicable).
• 6.
• Performs pre-admission patient interview.
• 7.
• Manages care of patients receiving moderate sedation.
• 8.
• Maintains open communication.
• 9.
• Participates in professional self-development.
• 10.
• Manages fiscal responsibilities.
• 11.
• Accepts call responsibility according to policy and procedure.

Skills/qualifications

Excellent and effective oral and written communication skills Strong organizational skills Ability to multi-task Through education, experience, and/or training, the individual is qualified to work with patients throughout the life cycle (infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult, older adult).

Work Environment

Possible exposure to infections and contagious diseases, hazardous anesthetic agents, body fluids and wastes Possible exposure to toxic chemicals and radiation Handles emergency or crisis situation Subject to many interruptions, highly stressful and crowded/noisy conditions Required Protective Equipment: Eye/face protection, gown, mask, and gloves

Pay Range $34.90 - $52.35

Our Commitment to You

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more - so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

Compensation

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits and more

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program