Registered Nurse, Pre-OP/PACU Surgery Center Premier

Job Overview Department: Wake Forest Ambulatory Ventures: Premier Surgery Center - Surgery Center Position Type: Full time Hours per week: 40 Schedule: Pre‑Op/PACU and Pre‑Assessment for ASC environment Pay Range: $38.20 – $57.30 (based on qualifications, experience, and training) Benefits Eligible: Yes Responsibilities Engage in unit councils, professional governance, and quality initiatives to improve care processes and apply evidence‑based practices. Utilize the nursing process to assess, plan, diagnose, implement, and evaluate nursing care, engaging patients and families through the continuum of care. Monitor patient conditions, adjust care plans, mobilize resources, and collaborate with the care team to influence care outcomes. Uphold and promote a culture of safety. Continuously evaluate patient, team, and unit outcomes, taking action as needed. Administer medications, treatments, and therapies safely and according to clinical protocols and procedures, as permitted by scope of practice. Demonstrate effective communication, feedback, and conflict resolution, fostering team collaboration and appropriate delegation. Pursue professional development, complete required education, and maintain certifications. Adhere to the ANA Code of Ethics, practice ethical decision‑making, respect interdisciplinary roles, and contribute to integrated, unbiased patient care. Delegate appropriately to other RNs, LPNs, and unlicensed assistive personnel. Maintain accurate, timely EHR documentation. Float to other units, departments, or facilities within the designated service area as needed. Demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide age‑appropriate care for patients across the lifespan, including growth and developmental principles. Qualifications Education: Graduate of a Board‑of‑Nursing approved nursing education program. Certification / Registration / License: Basic Life Support (BLS). Active registered nurse (RN) license (multi‑state compact or single‑state) with privileges in the state(s) where care is provided. Experience: Typically requires 1 year of clinical nursing experience. Knowledge / Skills / Abilities: Strong clinical judgment and critical thinking. Time management, prioritization, and problem‑solving skills. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to work in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment. Proficiency in computer functions (e.g., electronic records, email, digital platforms). Physical Requirements And Working Conditions Must be able to sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, reach above shoulders, and twist frequently. Must lift and support up to 35 pounds; push/pull with 30 pounds of force and perform a sliding transfer of 150 pounds with a second person. Must use fine hand‑manipulation skills for procedures such as IV insertion. Perform physical safety interventions, such as restraint and verbal de‑escalation, when necessary. May be exposed to chemical and hazardous waste, blood and body fluids, and communicable diseases; must wear protective clothing and equipment as required. Must respond quickly to changes in patient and/or unit conditions. Physical ability testing may be required. Preferred Qualifications Education: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred. Benefits Base compensation within the listed pay range. Premium pay (shift, on‑call, etc.) based on job requirements. Incentive pay for select positions. Annual increases based on performance. Paid Time Off programs. Health and welfare benefits: medical, dental, vision, life, short‑ and long‑term disability. Flexible Spending Accounts for health and dependent care expenses. Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave. Defined contribution retirement plan with employer match. Educational assistance program. #J-18808-Ljbffr