Registered Nurse (RN), Outpatient Services - Same-Day Surgery

Lifepoint Health®; Wilson (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Benefits

401(k) retirement with company match

PTO and paid time off

Job summary

Wilson Medical Center RN - Outpatient Services is a full-time, in-person role with a $20,000 commitment bonus. The Outpatient Services team delivers comprehensive preoperative and postoperative care for surgical patients.

You will assess, educate, and plan for discharge, collaborating with surgeons, anesthesia, and staff to ensure safe, patient-centered care. Requirements include an accredited nursing program with an Associate's degree, North Carolina or compact RN license, and BLS (ACLS within

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program (Associate's degree required).
• Current North Carolina or compact RN license
• BLS within 1 week; ACLS within 6 months of hire

Responsibilities

• Assess patient health status before surgery.
• Review preoperative tests and documentation.
• Educate patients and families about surgery and recovery.
• Plan postoperative care and discharge readiness.
• Provide safe preoperative and postoperative nursing care.
• Document assessments and interventions accurately.
• Collaborate with physicians, anesthesia, and team.
• Administer medications and therapies.
• Maintain equipment and supplies.
• Support departmental operations and performance improvement initiatives

Skills

Assessment skills

Communication

Customer focus

Critical thinking

Medication administration

Education

Associate's degree

Job description

Wilson Medical Center RN - Outpatient Services

Commitment Bonus: $20,000

Schedule: FT / Varied Job Location Type: In‑person

Your experience matters

At Lifepoint Health, we are committed to empowering and supporting a diverse and determined workforce who can drive quality, scalability, and meaningful impact across our hospitals and communities. As a member of the Health Support Center (HSC) team, you'll support those in our facilities who are interfacing and providing care to our patients and community members to positively impact our mission of making communities healthier®.

More about our team

The Outpatient Services department at Wilson Medical Center provides comprehensive preoperative and postoperative care for patients undergoing surgical procedures. Our RNs ensure patients are fully prepared for surgery - medically, emotionally, and educationally - and play a critical role in postoperative recovery and discharge readiness. The team collaborates closely with surgeons, anesthesia, procedural staff, and ancillary departments to deliver safe, efficient, patient‑centered care.

How you'll contribute

• Assesses patient health status and identifies risks prior to surgery
• Orders and/or reviews preoperative tests and documentation
• Educates patients and families about surgery, medications, and recovery expectations
• Helps plan postoperative care needs and discharge readiness
• Provides safe, evidence‑based preoperative and postoperative nursing care
• Implements individualized care plans and revises them as needed
• Evaluates patient responses and outcomes
• Collaborates with physicians, anesthesia, and interdisciplinary partners
• Administers medications, treatments, and therapies
• Communicates effectively with patients and oversees the provision of care
• Accurately documents assessments, interventions, and patient progress
• Maintains equipment, supplies, and work areas
• Assists with orientation of new employees
• Supports departmental operations and performance improvement initiatives

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:

• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental, and vision coverage - with medical plans starting at just $10 per pay period - plus tailored benefit options for part‑time and PRN employees
• Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short‑ and long‑term disability, paid family leave, and paid time off
• Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance, and a 401(k) retirement package with company match
• Employee Well‑being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services, and discount programs)
• Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities

What we're looking for

A compassionate, detail‑oriented nurse with strong assessment skills, sound clinical judgment, and the ability to provide safe, high‑quality care in a fast‑paced outpatient surgical environment.

Requirements:

• Graduation from an accredited nursing program (Associate's degree required)
• Current/active North Carolina or compact RN license
• BLS required within 1 week of hire
• ACLS required within 6 months of hire
• Ability to understand, communicate, and respond effectively to patient and family needs
• Ability to work well under pressure while maintaining customer focus

Preferred:

• Medical‑Surgical nursing experience
• Strong competencies in patient education and perioperative coordination
• Varied schedule Monday-Friday, between 0530 and 1900
• Secondary PACU call required for after‑hours and weekends
• Personal scrubs required
• Fast‑paced environment
• Success in this role looks like: excellent patient preparation, smooth postoperative transitions, strong communication, and consistent patient satisfaction

EEOC Statement

"Wilson Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Wilson Medical Center is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment."

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post‑acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.