OR Registered Nurse

Overview

Southpoint Surgery Center (SPSC), an affiliate of North Carolina Specialty Hospital, is a new Ambulatory Surgery Center located between Raleigh and Durham in the Durham-Southpoint area. SPSC provides a differentiated outpatient delivery model focusing on high-quality, cost-effective surgical and related ancillary care for patients. SPSC is a multi-specialty 22,298 sq. ft. facility accommodating Ortho, Spine, Ophthalmology, ENT, GYN, General, Urology, Plastics, Podiatry, Vascular, and Pain.

SPSC offers a welcoming, team-oriented staff and a collaborative environment.

$15,000 Sign-On Bonus available for Full Time OR RNs

Why join Southpoint Surgery Center?

• Award Winning Hospital for Special Surgery
• 5 Star CMS rated facility for patient experience
• Positive Work culture
• Career growth opportunities
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, Life and Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• 401k Employer Match
• Tuition Assistance

• Provide individualized nursing care to the surgical patient, demonstrating extensive knowledge to support a variety of single and multi-system illnesses or injuries.
• Control the environment within the surgical suite and develop and coordinate a safe plan of care within practice standards and policies.
• Apply age-specific standards and guidelines for adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients in medications, analgesia, anesthesia, and related treatments.
• Incorporate cultural and developmental needs into the plan of care in collaboration with the patient/family.
• Demonstrate excellent communication, organizational, and decision-making skills.
• Concentrate on detailed requests, prioritize tasks, and maintain patient safety amid interruptions.
• Document patient care in the medical record according to established standards.
• Participate in Universal Protocol and time-out procedures for every procedure.
• Collaborate with surgeons, physician assistants, anesthesia providers, SPD staff, Radiology, and other OR team members to plan patient care and achieve optimal outcomes.
• Act as patient advocate throughout the perioperative experience and adjust the plan of care as needed while communicating with the team.
• Participate in performance improvement activities, including data collection and analysis to identify quality measures and support patient care delivery system development.

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing;
  Associate's degree required; BSN preferred
• Current licensure as a Registered Nurse from the North Carolina State Board of Nursing or compact multi-state license
• BLS from American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC) required upon hire
• ACLS & PALS from American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC) preferred; must obtain both certifications within 6 months of hire if not currently active
• CNOR Certification strongly preferred
• Familiar with perioperative nursing instruments and equipment
• Ability to demonstrate manual dexterity in handling instruments

Our employees are critical to our success, and we value their contributions. Southpoint Surgery Center offers a competitive compensation and benefits package and an opportunity to grow and develop your career in an environment that values employee ideas and diversity. Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled. We maintain a drug-free workplace and require pre-employment drug screening and background check.