Staff Nurse - Perianesthesia

Summary

The OR/PACU Nurse is a registered nurse who provides services as a member of the OR team, contributing to the overall care of the patient – before, during, and after surgery. The role includes technical and mechanical functions as well as the ability to function in unusual situations by utilizing expert knowledge and professional judgment in assessing the problem and then implementing significant nursing action.

• Provide direct patient care services to patients and families.
• Perform duties and conduct interpersonal relationships with co-workers, physicians, and other departments in a manner designed to project a positive image of the department and hospital.

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.

Previous experience as an OR/PACU nurse preferred, but not required.

• Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of NC.
• ACLS and CPR certification required.
• CNOR desirable.

• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Good manual dexterity.
• Ability to work as a team member.
• Ability to accept criticism, willingness to learn and cooperate.
• Displays calm and self-confidence in acute stressful situations.
• Must be able to work on a computer.

Exposure to blood‑borne pathogens requiring the use of personal protective equipment, exposure to other infectious diseases, radiation, chemicals, airborne pathogens, and electrical hazards. May experience stressful work periods. Required to take calls and be exposed to hazardous anesthetic agents. Subject to hazards of flammable, explosive gases.

• Lengthy periods of standing.
• Moving stretchers, carts, and equipment.
• Assisting with positioning of patients.
• Carrying and lifting instrument sets (trays) and various equipment.
• Maintaining emotional stability.

Legal

Employer:

Lenoir Health
Entity: UNC Lenoir Health Care
Organization Unit: PACU
Work Type:
Full Time
Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00
Salary Range: $34.85 - $43.57 per hour (Minimum to Midpoint)
Pay offers are determined by experience and internal equity
Work Assignment Type:
Onsite

Work Schedule:

Day Job
Location of Job: US:

NC:

Kinston
Exempt From Overtime:
No

Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran or political affiliation.