Registered Nurse; Rn

Overview

Coordinates nursing care of the surgical patient through the nursing process of assessment, planning, intervention, implementation and evaluation. Complies with unit, state, federal, and JCAHO standards. Functions in several capacities, including scrub nurse, circulating nurse, and sterile processing.

Education and Formal Training:
Graduate of an accredited registered nurse program. Current and valid North Carolina Registered Nurse license with biannual renewal. Will have current CPR certification or obtain within 30 days of hire date. ACLS certification within 6 months of hire and maintained.

• Previous OR experience required.

• Thorough knowledge of principles of asepsis.
• Thorough knowledge of patient assessment techniques, treatment techniques, and the operation and maintenance of all unit-specific equipment.
• Ability to respond to changing workloads and to perform in an accurate and precise manner in crisis and emergency situations when time is critical.
• Even temperament, tact, sensitivity, sound judgment, and a professional attitude.
• Ability to work effectively with others; maintain knowledge of current trends; ensure that all contracts with patients, the public, physicians, and other hospital personnel are carried out in a friendly, courteous, and considerate manner.