Registered Nurse — Wilmington, NC at Wilmington Health

About Wilmington Health

Since 1971, Wilmington Health has been committed to the care and health of our community in Wilmington as well as all of Southeastern North Carolina. Structured as a multi-specialty medical practice, we integrate primary care providers into our system to provide a comprehensive and coordinated approach to patient care. We are dedicated to using collaborative, evidence-based medicine to deliver the highest quality of care to the patients we serve.

About the Role

As an Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC) Registered Nurse, you will be a vital member of our team, coordinating and supervising patient care that reflects the unique needs of our patients, families, and facility. This role exists to ensure patient safety and optimize outcomes in a procedural environment, bridging the gap between pre-operative preparation and post-operative recovery.

In this position, you will function as a self-starter and a supportive team member, utilizing your clinical judgment to make decisions regarding disease and surgical conditions. Your day will involve performing head-to-toe assessments, managing pain, and administering medications, including antibiotics and conscious sedation. You will assist physicians during procedures by scrubbing in, managing scopes, and maintaining aseptic techniques, while also ensuring accurate documentation and specimen labeling. Whether working full-time or part-time, you will be expected to demonstrate flexibility, maintain high productivity, and communicate effectively with the Director of Nursing and the recovery team.

Hiring Process

Candidates must hold an active Registered Nurse license in North Carolina and possess certifications in BLS, ACLS, and PALS. New hires will have three months to obtain ACLS certification if not already held. We look for individuals with one to three years of nursing practice experience, preferably in a peri-operative or operating room setting.

Equal Opportunity

Wilmington Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing equal opportunities to all applicants and employees. We are dedicated to treating everyone equally with respect regardless of race, age, sex, religion, national origin, citizenship, marital status, veteran's status, sexual preference, disability, genetic information, or any other class protected under state or federal law.

Work location

Work model: On-site

Saint Stephens African Methodist Episcopal Church, Red Cross Street, Brooklyn, Wilmington, New Hanover County, North Carolina, 28401, United States

Wilmington, North Carolina

Key Responsibilities

check_circleAssess and manage patient pain using appropriate techniques and education
check_circleLabel specimens correctly and transport patients to recovery
check_circleMaintain medical and procedural aseptic techniques and universal precautions
check_circleParticipate in Quality Management activities as directed
check_circleCoordinate and supervise patient care reflecting the needs of patients, families, and the facility
check_circlePerform head-to-toe assessments and reassess patients as needed
check_circleFormulate individualized plans of care for each patient
check_circlePerform IV insertion and administer medications including antibiotics
check_circleMonitor cardiac rhythms and identify dysrhythmias
check_circleAssist physicians during procedures and scrub in on surgical cases as needed

Requirements

verifiedGraduate of accredited school of nursing
verifiedRegistered Nurse with active license in NC
verifiedCertification in BLS
verifiedCertification in ACLS & PALS
verifiedOne to three years of nursing practice in a peri-operative setting or operating room
verifiedTraining or self-paced instruction in information management
verifiedAbility to utilize Windows, Word, Excel and PowerPoint

Nice to Have

Experience working with patients in all age groups: adolescent, adult, geriatric.

Frequently asked questions about RN Pro - ASC PACU - Full Time at Wilmington Health

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In this RN Pro - ASC PACU - Full Time at Wilmington Health role, you will assess and manage patient pain using appropriate techniques and education; label specimens correctly and transport patients to recovery; maintain medical and procedural aseptic techniques and universal precautions; and participate in quality management activities as directed.

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To qualify for the RN Pro - ASC PACU - Full Time at Wilmington Health position, applicants should have: Graduate of accredited school of nursing; Registered Nurse with active license in NC; Certification in BLS; Certification in ACLS & PALS; One to three years of nursing practice in a peri-operative setting or operating room; and Training or self-paced instruction in information management.

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RN Pro - ASC PACU - Full Time at Wilmington Health is based in Saint Stephens African Methodist Episcopal Church, Red Cross Street, Brooklyn, Wilmington, New Hanover County, North Carolina, 28401, United States. This is a on-site role.

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Wilmington Health has listed this RN Pro - ASC PACU - Full Time role as on-site.

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RN Pro - ASC PACU - Full Time at Wilmington Health typically requires 1–3 years of relevant experience at the mid level level.

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Key skills for RN Pro - ASC PACU - Full Time at Wilmington Health include RN; BLS; Acls; Pals; Iv Insertion; Cardiac Monitoring; Dysrhythmias; and Scopes.

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RN Pro - ASC PACU - Full Time at Wilmington Health is part of the healthcare & nursing job category on Recrutus.

RN Pro - ASC PACU - Full Time