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Description
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nSummary:
nnThe Surgical Nurse is a registered nurse who provides services as a member of the OR team, that contributes to the overall care of the patient intraoperatively. Working as a team leader of the operating room in conjunction with surgical techs, anesthesia, and surgeons Ensuring pre-operative verification and safety of patients is key. Oversight of intraoperative safety, ensuring all standards are met and followed, is vital in this role. The role includes technical and mechanical functions as well as having the ability to function in unusual situations by utilizing expert knowledge and professional judgement in assessing the problem and then implementing significant nursing action.
n nResponsibilities:
nnPatients and families are served in providing direct patient care services. Perform duties and conduct interpersonal relationships with co-workers, physicians and other departments in a manner designed to project a positive image of the department and hospital.
n nOther information:
nnnEDUCATION
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nnGraduate of an accredited school of nursing.
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nnEXPERIENCE
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nnPrevious experience as an OR nurse preferred, but not required
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nnLICENSURE/REGISTRATION/CERTIFICATION
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nnCurrent license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of NC. ACLS and CPR certification required. CNOR desirable.
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nnOTHER SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS
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nnGood interpersonal and communication skills, good manual dexterity, ability to work as a team member, ability to accept criticism, willingness to learn and cooperate, displays calm and self-confidence in acute stressful situations. Must be able to work on a computer.
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nnWORK ENVIRONMENT
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nnExposure to Blood-borne pathogens requiring the use of personal protective equipment, exposure to other infectious diseases, exposure to radiation, chemicals, airborne pathogens, chemicals and electrical hazards. May experience stressful work periods. Taking call required exposure to hazardous anesthetic agents. Subject to hazards of flammable, explosive gases.
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nnPHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
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nnMust be able to engage in the following physical activities on a daily basis: 1. Lengthy periods of standing. 2. Moving stretchers, carts and equipment. 3. Assisting with the positioning of patients. 4. Carrying and lifting instrument sets (trays) and various items of equipment. 5. Maintain emotional stability.
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nnAGE SPECIFIC SERVED
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nnNewborn_x__ Infant_x_ Child_x_ Adolescent__x_ Adult__x_ Geriatric_x__
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n nJob Details
nLegal Employer: Lenoir Health
nEntity: UNC Lenoir Health Care
nOrganization Unit: Operating Room
nWork Type: Full Time
nStandard Hours Per Week: 40.00
nWork Assignment Type: Onsite
nWork Schedule: Day Job
nLocation of Job: LENOIR MEM
nExempt From Overtime: Exempt: No
nQualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran or political affiliation.
nQualified applicants will be considered without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
Worksite address
kinston, NC, 28504, US
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