Registered Nurse (RN) Outpatient Surgery | Full-Time

Iredell Health System; Statesville (NC); Hybrid; USD 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Iredell Health System in North Carolina is seeking a Registered Nurse to coordinate and deliver high-quality preoperative patient care. The role involves prescribing nursing care, delegating tasks, and coordinating the entire care cycle from assessment to evaluation within a 32-hour work week schedule.

Ideal candidates will possess active NC RN licensure, certification in BCLS/ACLS, and the ability to perform peripheral venous access and sedation-related duties as required by the unit.

Qualifications

• Active NC RN license required.
• Hospital/Holding Room orientation completed.
• Skilled in peripheral venous access.
• Competent to administer Moderate Sedation and assist with Deep Sedation.
• BCLS and ACLS certifications required (American Red Cross or American Heart Association).
• Unit-based certification requirements must be met.

Responsibilities

• Prescribes nursing care, delegates activities, and coordinates assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of patient care.
• Provides optimal quality care aligned with mission and standards.
• Maintains full access to patient health information.

Skills

Peripheral venous access

Moderate Sedation

Deep Sedation assistance

BCLS certification

ACLS certification

Sedation certifications per unit-based

Education

Active North Carolina RN license

Job description

Description

The Registered Nurse prescribes nursing care, delegates nursing activities, and coordinates the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of patient care to provide optimal quality care, consistent with the health care system’s mission and nursing philosophy, objectives, and standards. Has full access to patient health information.

Schedule: 9:30 AM - 6:00 PM (32 hours per week)

Requirements

• Current Registered Nurse Licensure in North Carolina.
• Successful completion of hospital and Holding Room orientation which includes age and population specific skills required for continuity of care of preoperative patients and/or patients requiring interventions provided by the Department of Anesthesia.
• Skilled in peripheral venous access
• Competent to administer Moderate Sedation and assist with Deep Sedation
• Certification in BCLS and ACLS by American Red Cross or American Heart Association.
• Certifications per unit-based requirement.

Essential Physical Requirements

• Must possess full range of body motion to pass basic FIT test for position to include walking, kneeling, standing, pushing, pulling, bending, stooping, reaching and sitting for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 30 pounds.