RN, PACU

Job Summary:The Staff Nurse is responsible for implementing the philosophies, objectives, standards of care, and policies and procedures of the Nursing Division under the direction of the Nurse Manager. The Staff Nurse is responsible for providing direct patient care.

Peri Operative Services is a fast paced, critical care environment, encompassing the Pre Anesthesia Testing, Pre Op, and Post Anesthesia Care units. Staff nurses must be flexible, hardworking team players. ACLS and PALS are required within six months of employment for Pre Op and PACU (offered on site). In these areas patients are prepped and recovered from surgery, working closely with the OR, anesthesiologists and CRNAs.

About Carolina East Health System

Carolina East Health System is committed to providing high quality, compassionate care across the Coastal Carolina region. At the heart of our system is a 350-bed, full-service medical center equipped with a comprehensive range of inpatient and outpatient services, utilizing the latest medical technologies. We employ over 3,200 dedicated team members and operate physician practices across various specialties in four counties.

Our employees foster a culture of excellence that ensures our patients receive the same high level of care found at larger medical centers, all while maintaining a friendly, community-centered atmosphere throughout our facilities. Carolina East offers a robust benefits package to all full-time employees, as well as benefits for part-time plus and part-time staff. We are proud to be the first medical center in North Carolina recognized as a Cardiovascular Center of Excellence by the American College of Cardiology and the American Heart Association.

Additionally, we are honored to be named one of America’s Best-In-State Hospitals by Newsweek, among numerous other prestigious accolades.

Minimum Requirements:

• Graduate from an NCBON approved School of Nursing and/or graduate from an approved School of Nursing.
• Current RN license with the North Carolina State Board of Nursing or Compact License recognized by the North Carolina State Board of Nursing.
• Knowledge of current trends and techniques in nursing.
• Possess the ability to relate effectively to patients, their families, physicians, staff, and all others using proper channels of communication.
• Recognize the importance of being a professional role model for others.
• Able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his/her unit(s).
• The individual must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as describe in the unit's/ area's/ department's policies and procedures.
• Maintain current AHA BLS certification.
• Deliver outstanding customer service that upholds Carolina East's Standards of Excellence.