FT PreOp Registered Nurse

North Carolina Specialty Hospital (NCSH), is a private, physician-owned medical center that opened its doors in 1926. North Carolina Specialty Hospital's commitment to growth and continuous improvement has helped the hospital maintain a number of high rankings in both quality measures and patient satisfaction. North Carolina Specialty Hospital offers surgical specialties in orthopedics, ophthalmology, ear, nose and throat as well as sports medicine, oral, plastic, podiatry, general surgery, interventional radiology, pain management, reconstructive surgery and more.

Sign-On Bonus: $5000 with a 2- year commitment

Why join North Carolina Specialty Hospital?

• 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
• Telemedicine/You have access to Physicians 24/7/365 through MDLIVE
• Paid Time Off
• 401k Employer Match
• Tuition Assistance

Job Summary:

The primary objective of this position is to assure the delivery of comprehensive, safe, effective, cost effective and appropriate nursing care for patients across the age continuum in accordance with established hospital policy, nursing practice standards. Under minimum supervision, directs and/or provides professional nursing care for an assigned group of patients across the age continuum (4 weeks to geriatric). Utilizes the nursing process for assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation to direct or provide nursing care. Provides supervision and guidance to other members of the team; and may be authorized, in the absence of the manager, to make decisions affecting the PACU unit.

Shift: 3 12s- Weekdays

Skills & Abilities:

• Able to work independently and met established deadlines
• Able to make sound reasonable decisions
• Highly organized
• Ability to concentrate on many detailed requests despite numerous interruptions
• Demonstrates accountability, professionalism, openness, receptive to change, creativity and innovative
• Ability to identify and calmly handle inherently stressful situation with tact
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to develop excellent working relationships with consumers and staff
• Seeks guidance, direction and assistance when needed
• Ability to be flexible and take on new responsibilities

Experience, Training & Education:

• Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing required
• Current licensure in the State of North Carolina required
• Must be able to communicate and understand the English language both verbal and written
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required upon hire
• ACLS and PALS certifications must be obtained within 6 months of employment

• A minimum of 1 year previous perioperative nursing experience in a hospital setting is preferred

COVID-19 protocol: mandatory staff vaccinations, face masks, social distancing, terminal cleaning, patient testing, visitor restrictions. 

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.