Registered Nurse, Operating Room

111 Lexington Medical Center; Meadowview (NC); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Disability coverage

Flexible spending accounts

Educational assistance

Retirement plan match

Paid time off

Job summary

Advocate Health in North Carolina seeks a registered nurse to provide high-quality medical-surgical and critical care nursing care. The role requires nursing licensure in North Carolina and ACLS/BCLS within 1 year, with responsibilities spanning patient assessment, planning, and coordination with a multidisciplinary team.

The position emphasizes patient education, CPR proficiency, and collaboration with physicians and staff to ensure safety and quality care across life stages.

Qualifications

• RN licensure in North Carolina required
• ACLS and BCLS certifications required within 1 year of hire for related units

Responsibilities

• Utilizes the Nursing Process to plan and implement in the delivery of patient care.
• Administers medications per policy and unit standards.
• Provides patient and family education.
• Demonstrates CPR ability.
• Preceptor duties (if applicable).
• Pre-admission patient interview.
• Manages care of patients receiving moderate sedation.
• Maintains open communication.
• Participates in professional self-development.
• Manages fiscal responsibilities.
• Accepts call responsibilities per policy and procedure.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Multi-tasking

Nursing care

Job description

Department: 37700 Lexington Medical Center - Administration: Surgery Status: Full time Benefits Eligible: Yes Hours Per Week: 40 Schedule Details/Additional Information: Weekdays

JOB SUMMARY:

Renders highly professional and technical nursing care to assigned patient. Provides direct patient care using the nursing process (assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation). Directs and supervises other assigned team members and collaborates with multidisciplinary team members to provide age/developmentally appropriate care in accordance with unit standards of care.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

Graduation from an accredited School of Nursing with three years? experience in medical-surgical and/or critical care preferred.

LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION, and/or REGISTRATION:

Registered Nurse licensure from the State of North Carolina Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) required Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) required within 1 year of hire for Adult Critical Care, Adult ED Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) required within 1 year of hire for Network ED, Peds ED, PICU and NICU, and other areas per unit guidelines

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Utilizes the Nursing Process to plan and implement in the delivery of patient care.
2. Administers medication according to policy/procedure and unit specific standards.
3. Provides patient and family education.
4. Demonstrates ability to perform CPR.
5. Serves as Preceptor (if applicable).
6. Performs pre-admission patient interview.
7. Manages care of patients receiving moderate sedation.
8. Maintains open communication.
9. Participates in professional self-development.
10. Manages fiscal responsibilities.
11. Accepts call responsibility according to policy and procedure.

SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS:

Excellent and effective oral and written communication skills Strong organizational skills Ability to multi-task Through education, experience, and/or training, the individual is qualified to work with patients throughout the life cycle (infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult, older adult).

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Possible exposure to infections and contagious diseases, hazardous anesthetic agents, body fluids and wastes Possible exposure to toxic chemicals and radiation Handles emergency or crisis situation Subject to many interruptions, highly stressful and crowded/noisy conditions

Required Protective Equipment: Eye/face protection, gown, mask, and gloves

Pay Range $34.90 - $52.35

Our Commitment to You:

• Compensation Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
• Benefits and more Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

About Advocate Health

Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits. This is Transformation One shared purpose brought us together. Now, as one of the 10 largest not-for-profit, integrated health systems in the United States, our combined strength and stability drives us forward. Starting with You Caring for nearly 3 million people has inspired a transformation. One in which the patient’s experience guides our vision and empowers us to offer new possibilities in our communities. Reshaping Access What is access? It's offering more sites of care than any other health system in the Midwest. But there's a new frontier. Access is exploring the latest technologies to deliver care to patients exactly where they are and exactly when they need it Inspiring Professionals With our dynamically inclusive workforce and strong connections to the places where we live and work, we'll touch more lives and contribute to stronger and more vibrant communities. Transforming Care We're redefining the standard for care with world-class doctors and caregivers, innovative solutions, outstanding outcomes, and leading-edge research and clinical trials. Combined, Advocate and Aurora are recognized for clinical excellence in: Cardiovascular Care Neurosciences Gynecology Oncology Pediatrics Primary Care Neurology Geriatrics Trauma Care