What are the responsibilities and job description for the RN Master Preceptor (OR) position at CarolinaEast Health System?
About CarolinaEast Medical Center
CarolinaEast Health System is dedicated to quality and compassionate care across the Coastal Carolina region. The flagship of the health system is a 350 bed full service medical center housing a complete complement of inpatient and outpatient services with the latest technology. CarolinaEast Health System employs 2,600 dedicated team members. We have physician practices in various specialties spanning four counties. Our employees create a culture of excellence that connects our patients to the same level of care that is usually found at larger medical centers while maintaining a friendly, community feel throughout our facilities. CarolinaEast offers a comprehensive benefits package to all full time employees as well as benefits to part time plus and part time employees.
Job Summary: The Registered Nurse Master Preceptor serves to facilitate nursing and surgical technology students and new hire learning and role development within the Perioperative setting. The RN Master Preceptor acts as a preceptor, mentor, and role model to new hire Operating Room staff for education and practice, providing educational leadership for professional practice in alignment with the mission, vision, values, and goals of CarolinaEast Medical Center Operating Room. The RN Master Preceptor works jointly with Operating Room leadership and management in the provision of effective and comprehensive new staff development that builds a strong foundation for their practice.
Minimum Requirements: Graduate from a School of Nursing. Current RN license with North Carolina State Board of Nursing or Compact License recognized by NC State Board of Nursing. Maintain current BLS certification. 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 described in the unit's/area's/ department's policies and procedures.
