OBGYN PACU RN | Preop & Recovery Specialist

Novant Health; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Novant Health at Forsyth Medical Center in Winston-Salem, NC seeks an experienced RN for the Preop/PACU OBGYN unit. You will conduct preoperative assessments, establish IV access, administer meds, and prepare patients for surgery with emphasis on Women's Health procedures.

The role requires RN licensure in the appropriate state and a Bachelor's degree; one year of relevant experience is preferred. Full-time with flexible 10A–6:30P or 11A–7P schedules and one nightly call per week are available.

Qualifications

• RN licensure in the appropriate state is required.
• Bachelor's degree preferred; nursing school graduate is expected.
• 1 year of relevant RN experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive pre-operative nursing assessments including medical history, allergies, medications, and baseline vitals.
• Initiate and maintain IV access and administer pre-operative medications; manage post-operative pain and related symptoms.
• Prepare patients for surgery with education on procedures, anesthesia, recovery expectations, and post-operative care.
• Monitor airway, respiration, circulation, neurological status, and pain during recovery.
• Perform ongoing post-anesthesia assessments and recognize complications requiring intervention.

Skills

IV access

Preop nursing

Postoperative care

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Job description

Novant Health at Forsyth Medical Center in Winston-Salem, NC seeks an experienced RN for the Preop/PACU OBGYN unit. You will conduct preoperative assessments, establish IV access, administer meds, and prepare patients for surgery with emphasis on Women's Health procedures.

The role requires RN licensure in the appropriate state and a Bachelor's degree; one year of relevant experience is preferred. Full-time with flexible 10A–6:30P or 11A–7P schedules and one nightly call per week are available.