Registered Nurse Ambulatory Surgery Center - OR

Novant Health; Forest Hills (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Novant Health, located at Julian Road Outpatient Surgery Center in North Carolina, seeks a Registered Nurse for an ASC. This PRN role focuses on a primary nursing area and requires flexibility for operating room settings.

You will participate in cross-training and lead telephone pre-admission assessments for ASC patients. The ideal candidate holds NC RN licensure, with 1 year of ASC/PACU/OR experience preferred; ACLS/PALS are desirable.

Qualifications

• RN licensure in NC is required.
• One year of ASC, PACU, or OR experience preferred.
• ACLS and PALS are preferred.
• Ability to set priorities and organize workload.

Responsibilities

• Work in a primary nursing area within the ASC.
• Cross-train to other ASC areas including turnover tasks.
• Coordinate telephone pre-admission assessments for ASC patients.

Skills

Telephone screening

Prioritization

Age-specific care

NC Nurse Practice Act

Education

Associate degree in Nursing

Bachelor's degree (preferred)

Job description

What We Offer

Location: Julian Road Outpatient Surgery Center

Shifts/Hours: PRN, as needed (Operating Room)

schedule flexibility and current, direct OR experience needed

The Registered Nurse ASC is expected to work in a primary nursing area for the center. The Registered Nurse ASC is able to function as a team member in an ASC environment through cross-training to other primary areas including but not limited to assisting with turnover, and all other aspects of day-to-day ASC operations. The RN ASC is also responsible for the coordination of the telephone pre-admission assessment process for patients in the ASC environment.

What We're Looking For

• Education:
  • 2 Year / Associate Degree, required. Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
  • 4 Year / Bachelors Degree, preferred.
• Experience:One year of ASC, PACU or operating room experience, preferred.
• Licensure/Certification:
  • RN licensure in appropriate state, required.
  • ACLS and PALS, preferred.
• Additional Skills (required):Must have a thorough understanding of role of RN and ability to carry out the functions as stated in the NC nurse practice act. Ability to set priorities and organize workload of unit. Has knowledge and skills necessary to modify care according to patient’s age. Has the ability to interpret information to identify each patient’s requirements for care relative to his/her age specific needs. Proficient in telephone screening and interviewing skills.

Why Choose Novant Health?

At Novant Health, we believe remarkable care starts with compassion for our patients, our communities, and each other. We value belonging, courage, personal growth, and teamwork, creating a space where everyone is respected, supported, and safe to show up as their full selves.

Job Opening ID

193486