RN Jobs in Clyde, NC

Registered Nurse OR Circulator (Full-Time)

JOB TITLE : Registered Nurse- OR Circulator (Full-Time) ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS : The delivery of patient care through the framework of the nursing process (assessment, diagnosis and patient outcome) in the preoperative, interoperative and postoperative phase of the surgical patient. SUPERVISION RECEIVED : Supervisor of Clinical Services EDUCATION/ EXPERIENCE : Graduate of an accredited school of nursing Current Registered Nurse License Current American Heart Assn. BLS and ACLS certifications KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES : Demonstrates current, comprehensive professional knowledge and skills in conformance with recognized nursing standards and department policies including the Patient Bill of Rights and JCAHO regulations, Standards for Nursing Care and the Nurse Practice Act. Assesses physiological and psychosocial health status of patient. Assesses pain per policy. Completes patient history. Verbally reports pertinent information to appropriate staff to provide continuity of care. Legibly documents information in patient record and signs record using appropriate professional title. Assesses level of understanding and expectations of care. Identifies desired patient outcomes. Establishes nursing diagnosis. Establishes patient/family goals that are mutually acceptable. Formulates Plan of Care for the patient. Implements nursing care plans tailored to patient/family needs. Demonstrates ability to assess and problem solve. Responds to emergencies. Practices within legal and ethical guidelines (Nurse Practice Act, legal statutes, ANA code for Nurses, PRMC Policy and Procedures. Performs nursing actions that demonstrate accountability (demonstrates flexibility, exercises safe judgment). Continually adjusts care plan based on patient/family data. Demonstrates proper preoperative process – communication/report. Demonstrates proper procedure and documentation for surgical case counting. Demonstrates proper aseptic technique. Demonstrates efficient turnover time. Demonstrates proper technique for obtaining blood products. Demonstrates proper patient identification verification per policy. Demonstrates proper surgical site identification and marking per policy. Anticipates surgeon’s needs during surgical procedure. Participates in a Profession Nursing Organization. PHYSICAL DEMANDS : Standing: 66-100% Sitting: 0-33% Walking: 66-100% Lifting: 0-50lbs. as needed Carrying: 0-25lbs. as needed Pushing: 0-400lbs. on wheels with assistance as needed Climbing: 1-5 flights of stairs as necessary Pulling: As necessary while providing patient care Bending: Proper bending necessary to pick things off the floor Squatting: As necessary while providing care Rotating: Shoulders as necessary Kneeling: If necessary while providing patient care Reaching: overhead while providing patient care General comments: Visual and hearing senses must be adequate to provide patient care. ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS : Inside: 95-100% Outside: 0-5% Temperature: 30F-115F Fumes: Occasional Dust: Occasional Gases: None Odors: Occasional Mist: Occasional Radiation: Occasional Noise or Vibrations: Biomedical equipment, needles, sharps, copy machine, phones, latex, disinfectants, etc. Hazards: Occasional contact with communicable disease, electrical equipment, etc. Personal Protective Equipment: Provided (gowns, gloves, masks, head cover). This description is intended to provide only basic guidelines for meeting job requirements. Responsibilities, knowledge, skills, abilities and working conditions may change as needs evolve. Benefits: Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance Health Savings Account with an employer contribution Life Insurance PTO 401(k) retirement plan with a company match And more! Equal Employment Opportunity & Work Force Diversity Our organization is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, creed, sex, religion, marital status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, parental status, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic testing results or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state or local laws. This practice relates to all personnel matters such as compensation, benefits, training, promotions, transfers, layoffs, etc. Furthermore, our organization is committed to going beyond the legal requirements of equal employment opportunity to take positive actions which ensure diversity in the workplace and result in a multi-cultural organization.

RN PACU (PRN)

Surgery Partners Asheville, NC

Job Title : RN - Recovery Essential Functions : Assists in provision of nursing care to patients in a same day surgery setting. Assumes total responsibility for patient care in accordance with physician’s orders and centers policies. Monitors and controls use of and charging for supplies utilized in the center. Supervision Received : Supervisor of Clinical Services Education/ Experience : Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. Current Registered Nurse License Current American Heart Assn. BLS and ACLS certifications Knowledge, Skills and Abilities : Assesses, develops and implements total nursing care for post-operative patients Records and reports to appropriate persons all symptoms, reactions abnormalities and changes in the physical and/or mental conditions of the post-operative patients Administers medications and treatments ordered by the physicians Cares and discharges post-operative patients according to facility policies Able to accurately assess need for pain and /or nausea medication An order always precedes the administration of medication Intended actions and side effects are known Medications are documented Maintains patient and employee privacy and confidential information Provides psychological support to patients and/or families Maintains rapport with physicians and other departments providing care for the patients, (i.e.: home x-ray, outside radiology) Admits patients to sit-up area Performs routine charging of medications and supplies Accurately checks charge sheets for supplies used on patients Functions independently in emergency situations Able to make logical quick decisions based on sound judgment Maintains competence through continuing education Meets requirements for CEU re-licensure Assists in orientation of new employees with factual information regarding current departmental policies Acts as a resource for new employees Maintains supplies and cleanliness in the work environment Physical Demands : Standing: 66-100% Sitting: 0-33% Walking: 66-100% Lifting: 0-50lbs. as needed Carrying: 0-25lbs. as needed Pushing: 0-400lbs. on wheels with assistance as needed Climbing: 1-5 flights of stairs as necessary Pulling: As necessary while providing patient care Bending: Proper bending necessary to pick things off the floor Squatting: As necessary while providing care Rotating: Shoulders as necessary Kneeling: If necessary while providing patient care Reaching: overhead while providing patient care General comments: Visual and hearing senses must be adequate to provide patient care. Environmental Conditions : Inside 95-100% Outside 0-5% Temperature 30F-115F Fumes: Occasional Dust: Occasional Gases: None Odors: Occasional Mist: Occasional Radiation: Occasional Noise or Vibrations: Biomedical equipment, needles, sharps, copy machine, phones, latex, disinfectants, etc. Hazards: Occasional contact with communicable disease, electrical equipment, etc. Personal Protective Equipment: Provided (gowns, gloves, masks, head cover). Benefits: 401(k) retirement plan with a company match And more! Equal Employment Opportunity & Work Force Diversity Our organization is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, creed, sex, religion, marital status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, parental status, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic testing results or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state or local laws. This practice relates to all personnel matters such as compensation, benefits, training, promotions, transfers, layoffs, etc. Furthermore, our organization is committed to going beyond the legal requirements of equal employment opportunity to take positive actions which ensure diversity in the workplace and result in a multi-cultural organization. This description is intended to provide only basic guidelines for meeting job requirements. Responsibilities, knowledge, skills, abilities and working conditions may change as needs evolve.