Perioperative Quality Nurse UNC Health Southeastern

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IN-HOUSE PACU

(Outpatient Surgery) Lumberton , NC Nursing Full time-Benefits , Day , 830-5p Posted 10/07/2026 Req # 17585

POSITION SUMMARY :

The Perioperative Registered Nurse provides comprehensive post‑operative care coordination with a primary focus on post‑discharge follow‑up phone calls, assessing patients for complications including surgical site infections. This role supports safe recovery by reinforcing education, identifying early warning signs, and facilitating timely clinical intervention. EDUCATION, CREDENTIALS, TRAINING and

EXPERIENCE

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Minimum Required:

Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in North Carolina. Graduate of accredited school of nursing (Associate or Diploma required; BSN preferred). Demonstrated knowledge of postoperative recovery, infection prevention, and patient education principles. Strong assessment, communication, and documentation skills

Preferred:

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN). Experience in PACU, perioperative services, or ambulatory surgery.

Certification:

CNOR, CAPA, or CPAN. Experience with telephone triage or post‑discharge care coordination

ADDITIONAL SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS

: Incumbent must demonstrate an ability to apply age-appropriate principles of communication relevant to pediatric adult and geriatric patients. Must demonstrate competence in postoperative assessment, wound evaluation, and infection surveillance prior to independent practice. Demonstrates the ability to recognize and respond appropriately to signs of clinical deterioration or infection and maintain competence in electronic medical record documentation and adherence to standardized post‑operative call protocols. Apply Share Facebook Email Twitter LinkedIn Perioperative Quality Nurse UNC Health Southeastern

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IN-HOUSE PACU

(Outpatient Surgery) Lumberton , NC Nursing Full time-Benefits , Day , 830-5p Posted 10/07/2026 Req # 17585

POSITION SUMMARY :

The Perioperative Registered Nurse provides comprehensive post‑operative care coordination with a primary focus on post‑discharge follow‑up phone calls, assessing patients for complications including surgical site infections. This role supports safe recovery by reinforcing education, identifying early warning signs, and facilitating timely clinical intervention. EDUCATION, CREDENTIALS, TRAINING and

EXPERIENCE

:

Minimum Required:

Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in North Carolina. Graduate of accredited school of nursing (Associate or Diploma required; BSN preferred). Demonstrated knowledge of postoperative recovery, infection prevention, and patient education principles. Strong assessment, communication, and documentation skills

Preferred:

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN). Experience in PACU, perioperative services, or ambulatory surgery.

Certification:

CNOR, CAPA, or CPAN. Experience with telephone triage or post‑discharge care coordination

ADDITIONAL SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS

: Incumbent must demonstrate an ability to apply age-appropriate principles of communication relevant to pediatric adult and geriatric patients. Must demonstrate competence in postoperative assessment, wound evaluation, and infection surveillance prior to independent practice. Demonstrates the ability to recognize and respond appropriately to signs of clinical deterioration or infection and maintain competence in electronic medical record documentation and adherence to standardized post‑operative call protocols. Apply Share Facebook Email Twitter LinkedIn Perioperative Quality Nurse UNC Health Southeastern

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IN-HOUSE PACU

(Outpatient Surgery) Lumberton , NC Nursing Full time-Benefits , Day , 830-5p Posted 10/07/2026 Req # 17585

POSITION SUMMARY :

The Perioperative Registered Nurse provides comprehensive post‑operative care coordination with a primary focus on post‑discharge follow‑up phone calls, assessing patients for complications including surgical site infections. This role supports safe recovery by reinforcing education, identifying early warning signs, and facilitating timely clinical intervention. EDUCATION, CREDENTIALS, TRAINING and

EXPERIENCE

:

Minimum Required:

Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in North Carolina. Graduate of accredited school of nursing (Associate or Diploma required; BSN preferred). Demonstrated knowledge of postoperative recovery, infection prevention, and patient education principles. Strong assessment, communication, and documentation skills

Preferred:

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN). Experience in PACU, perioperative services, or ambulatory surgery.

Certification:

CNOR, CAPA, or CPAN. Experience with telephone triage or post‑discharge care coordination

ADDITIONAL SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS

: Incumbent must demonstrate an ability to apply age-appropriate principles of communication relevant to pediatric adult and geriatric patients. Must demonstrate competence in postoperative assessment, wound evaluation, and infection surveillance prior to independent practice. Demonstrates the ability to recognize and respond appropriately to signs of clinical deterioration or infection and maintain competence in electronic medical record documentation and adherence to standardized post‑operative call protocols. Apply Share Facebook Email Twitter LinkedIn UNC Health Southeastern

•

IN-HOUSE PACU

(Outpatient Surgery) Lumberton , NC Nursing Full time-Benefits , Day , 830-5p Posted 10/07/2026 Req # 17585

POSITION SUMMARY :

The Perioperative Registered Nurse provides comprehensive post‑operative care coordination with a primary focus on post‑discharge follow‑up phone calls, assessing patients for complications including surgical site infections. This role supports safe recovery by reinforcing education, identifying early warning signs, and facilitating timely clinical intervention. EDUCATION, CREDENTIALS, TRAINING and

EXPERIENCE

:

Minimum Required:

Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in North Carolina. Graduate of accredited school of nursing (Associate or Diploma required; BSN preferred). Demonstrated knowledge of postoperative recovery, infection prevention, and patient education principles. Strong assessment, communication, and documentation skills

Preferred:

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN). Experience in PACU, perioperative services, or ambulatory surgery.

Certification:

CNOR, CAPA, or CPAN. Experience with telephone triage or post‑discharge care coordination

ADDITIONAL SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS

: Incumbent must demonstrate an ability to apply age-appropriate principles of communication relevant to pediatric adult and geriatric patients. Must demonstrate competence in postoperative assessment, wound evaluation, and infection surveillance prior to independent practice. Demonstrates the ability to recognize and respond appropriately to signs of clinical deterioration or infection and maintain competence in electronic medical record documentation and adherence to standardized post‑operative call protocols.