Perioperative RN - PreOp & PACU Expert

North Carolina Specialty Hospital; Mill Grove (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k Employer Match

Job summary

North Carolina Specialty Hospital is seeking a PRN Registered Nurse for the PreOp/PACU area to deliver safe, comprehensive perioperative care for patients from pediatric to geriatric. You will apply the nursing process, monitor patients, and prepare for discharge in collaboration with the surgical team.

The role requires a nursing degree, NC license, BLS, and perioperative experience; ACLS/PALS are preferred.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing; Associates degree required, BSN preferred.
• Current licensure in the State of North Carolina or compact multi-state RN license required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through AHA or ARC required upon hire.
• ACLS and PALS certifications via AHA/ARC must be obtained within 6 months; both preferred on hire.
• Minimum 1 year perioperative nursing experience; critical care experience required.

Responsibilities

• Utilize the nursing process to plan, implement, evaluate and adjust care across age groups.
• Collaborate on discharge planning with the care team.
• Follow age-specific standards for medications and post-anesthesia care.
• Document patient care in the medical record and participate in quality improvement activities.
• Perform additional duties as needed.

Skills

Independent work

Decision making

Organization

Attention to detail

Professionalism

Team collaboration

Flexibility

Communication with patients

Education

Associates degree required

BSN preferred

NC RN license

Job description

North Carolina Specialty Hospital is seeking a PRN Registered Nurse for the PreOp/PACU area to deliver safe, comprehensive perioperative care for patients from pediatric to geriatric. You will apply the nursing process, monitor patients, and prepare for discharge in collaboration with the surgical team.

The role requires a nursing degree, NC license, BLS, and perioperative experience; ACLS/PALS are preferred.