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Form of workMaria Parham Health
Who We Are:
People are our passion and purpose. Come work where you are appreciated for who you are not just what you can do. With 205 licensed beds, Maria Parham Health is equipped for every health care need one can encounter. We are fully licensed by Joint Commission, the College of American Pathologists, and Rated Highest In-Patient Safety from Leapfrog.
Where We Are:
Henderson offers a great outdoors, including the region's largest lake, providing endless hours of fun boating, fishing, water skiing, and camping. Throw in great golfing, hunting and two fantastic recreational organizations and you may find yourself having a hard time deciding what to do next!
Why Choose Us:
Health (Medical, Dental, Vision) and 401K Benefits for Full time employees
Competitive Paid Time Off, PTO cash out, and PTO donation programs
Employee Assistance Program - mental, physical, and financial wellness assistance
Loan Repayment and Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance for qualified applicants
Robust employee recognition and awards programs
And much more
Position Summary
Under minimum supervision, assists the Director of Surgical Services with planning, organizing, delivering, and coordinating patient care. The Registered Nurse - Operating Room preps, treats, and cares for surgery patients in accordance with the surgical and nursing plans of care and established policies and procedures. Provides nursing services to patients and families in accordance with the scope of the RN.
Reports to: Director of Surgical Services
Responsibilities of the Position:
Uses principles of aseptic technique to establish and maintain a sterile field.
Performs the role of the scrub nurse as needed.
Facilitates efficient completion of the surgery schedule.
Assesses, plans, evaluates, and ensures the implementation of the patient's care to achieve identified outcomes and delivers safe patient care according to facility policy and procedure.
Ensures provision of patient care daily in an organized and timely manner.
Checks updated schedule each morning and prepare supplies and equipment.
Reinforces and clarifies physician instructions and explanation of procedures to patient.
Verifies surgical/procedure site with patient and according to surgical schedule and patient History and Physical.
Floats to other areas within Surgical Services as needed.
Communicates relevant information to physician and appropriate staff. Assist with various tasks throughout the departments, as needed and assigned by Director of Surgical Services.
Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Education
Graduate of an accredited/approved school of nursing with an Associate's degree in Nursing is required.
Bachelor's degree in Nursing from an accredited school of nursing is preferred.
Certifications/Licenses
A current North Carolina or compact stated Registered Nurse (RN) license is required upon hire.
Basic Life Support (BLS) through American Heart Association (AHA) is required upon hire.
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) is preferred.
Handle with care is preferred.
Required Skills
Critical thinking skills, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
Minimum Work Experience
2 years of hospital based nursing experience is preferred, but not required.
EEOC Statement
Maria Parham Health is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of color, race, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, gender identity, sexual orientation, veterans' status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
Equal opportunity and affirmative action employers and are looking for diversity in candidates for employment: Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran
