Staff Nurse, OR/PACU Position Available In Lenoir, North Carolina

Staff Nurse, OR/PACU Job ID:

177545

Location:

Kinston, NC

Facility/Division:

UNC Lenoir Health Care

Status:

Full Time

Shift:

Day Job Job Description Description Become part of an inclusive organization with over 40,000 teammates, whose mission is to improve the health and well-being of the unique communities we serve.

Summary:

The OR/PACU Nurse is a registered nurse who provides services as a member of the OR team, that contributes to the overall care of the patient -before, during and after surgery. The role includes technical and mechanical functions as well as having the ability to function in unusual situations by utilizing expert knowledge and professional judgement in assessing the problem and then implementing significant nursing action.

Responsibilities:

Patients and families are served in providing direct patient care services. Performs duties and conducts interpersonal relationships with co-workers, physicians and other departments in a manner designed to project a positive image of the department and hospital. Other Information Qualifications

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT

Previous experience as an OR nurse preferred, but not required

LICENSURE/REGISTRATION/CERTIFICATION

Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of NC. ACLS and CPR certification required. CNOR desirable.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIREMENTS

Good interpersonal and communication skills, good manual dexterity, ability to work as a team member, ability to accept criticism, willingness to learn and cooperate, displays calm and self-confidence in acute stressful situations. Must be able to work on a computer.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Exposure to Blood-borne pathogens requiring the use of personal protective equipment, exposure to other infectious diseases, exposure to radiation, chemicals, airborne pathogens, chemicals and electrical hazards. May experience stressful work periods. Taking call required exposure to hazardous anesthetic agents. Subject to hazards of flammable, explosive gases.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENT

Must be able to engage in the following physical activities on a daily basis:
Lengthy periods of standing
Moving stretchers, carts and equipment
Assisting with the positioning of patients
Carrying and lifting instrument sets (trays) and various items of equipment
Maintain emotional stability

Job Details Legal Employer:

Lenoir Health Entity:

UNC Lenoir Health Care Organization Unit:

Operating Room Work Type:

Full Time Standard Hours Per Week:

40.00

Salary Range:

 $32.27 – $40.34 per hour (Minimum to Midpoint ) Pay offers are determined by experience and internal equity

Work Assignment Type:

Onsite Work Schedule:

Day Job Location of Job:

US:

NC:

Kinston Exempt From Overtime:

Exempt:

No