Registered Nurse, OR Surgery Center

Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist; High Point (NC); On-site; USD 52,624 - 78,936; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off programs

Health and welfare benefits

Flexible Spending Accounts

Family benefits

Defined contribution retirement plans

Educational Assistance Program

Job summary

Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist is seeking an OR Circulating Nurse to provide nursing care using the nursing process. This full-time position in High Point, North Carolina, requires graduation from an accredited School of Nursing and a valid Registered Nurse licensure.

The nurse will be responsible for ensuring effective patient care, utilizing technology for safety, and active participation in healthcare teamwork. Competitive pay range of $38.20 - $57.30 per hour.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) required within 1 year of hire for certain areas.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient/family centered care using the nursing process.
• Maintain a safe and therapeutic environment.
• Utilize technology to enhance patient safety.
• Communicate effectively within the healthcare team.
• Act as a patient advocate throughout the continuum of care.

Skills

Direct and indirect patient care

Interpersonal communication skills

Collaborative work

Written and oral communication skills

Education

Graduation from an accredited School of Nursing

BSN preferred

Job description

Department

70100 Wake Forest Ambulatory Ventures: Premier Surgery Center - Surgery Center

Status

Full Time

Benefits Eligible

Yes

Hours Per Week

40

Schedule Details / Additional Information

OR Circulating Nurse

Pay Range

$38.20 - $57.30 (per hour)

Job Summary

Provides nursing care to patients using the nursing process (assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation). Directs and leads other assigned team members and collaborates with multidisciplinary team members to provide age/developmentally appropriate care in accordance with nursing standards of care and practice.

Education / Experience

Graduation from an accredited School of Nursing. BSN preferred.

Licensure, Certification, and 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

• Provide patient/family centered care using the nursing process and focusing on the physical, emotional, spiritual, cultural, religious, and environmental needs. This includes providing for the assessment, development of nursing diagnoses, outcome identification, planning, implementation of interventions, coordination of care, health teaching and promotion, and evaluation of goals and interventions consistent with the policies of WFBMC.
• Maintain a safe, therapeutic, and healing environment through ensuring patient privacy and responsive, respectful, accepting, and professional behavior.
• Utilize and promote the use of technology and equipment to enhance the safety of patients and staff.
• Communicate effectively to promote sharing of information throughout the continuum of care and as an effective member of the healthcare team.
• Demonstrate the ability to function in a professional setting through active participation in a professional practice model. This includes participating in shared governance, adherence to standards of care, participation in peer review and professional development promoting leadership and clinical excellence, effective team skills, autonomous practice and acknowledgment of accountability for actions and critical thinking.
• Perform and maintain competency for point-of-care testing as assigned, waived and/or non-waived, ensuring compliance with WFBH policies and with applicable state and federal regulations.
• Act as a patient advocate throughout the continuum of care including all patient settings and in the community.
• Coordinate the effective and efficient delivery of patient care services through the application of care management principles. Identify clinical priorities and initiate action to improve patient outcomes.
• Demonstrate ability to function in a professional practice model through active participation in shared governance, promotion of a healthy work environment, and acceptance of personal responsibility for professional growth.

Skills / Qualifications

• Ability to provide direct and indirect patient care.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively.
• Solid written and oral communication skills.

Work Environment

• Ability to tolerate moderate to high stress levels.
• Subject to occasional crowded conditions.
• Moderate noise environment.
• Handles emergency or crisis situations.
• Subject to many interruptions and stressful situations.
• Regular exposure to the risk of blood‐borne diseases, infections and contagious diseases.
• Contact with patients, family members, community members, co‑workers and medical staff under a wide variety of circumstances.
• Handles absentee replacement on short notice.
• Required to wear PPE.

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.