Registered Nurse - Operating Room

What We Offer Join the surgical team at Hilton Head Hospital, a 94-bed hospital featuring 6 operating rooms and a busy surgical program completing approximately 12–15 cases daily. Our OR team supports a diverse range of specialties, including general surgery, orthopedics, spine, open-heart, vascular/peripheral procedures, plastics, and limited pediatrics. As an OR Registered Nurse, you’ll collaborate closely with surgeons and the interdisciplinary team to deliver safe, high-quality, compassionate care throughout the surgical experience. Why Nurses Choose This Role Day-one medical, dental, and vision benefits Flexible scheduling and generous paid time off to support work-life balance Tuition support programs and career advancement opportunities, including specialty certifications 6% retirement match and competitive total rewards package Mental Health, well-being, telehealth, and therapy resources for you and your family What You'll Do Serve as a leader of the healthcare team by establishing an authentic, personalized relationship with the patient and their chosen support system Collaborate with physicians and team members to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individualized plans of care Utilize best scientific evidence and compassion to assist patients in navigating their health journey Accept responsibility, authority, and accountability for the management and provision of care in accordance with current policies and procedures Core Responsibilities Include: Assessment: Demonstrates refined assessment skills to collaboratively discover the patient's story, integrating subjective data, objective data, physical picture, psychosocial components, personal preferences and norms, and learning needs and preferences. Utilizes an ongoing process to interpret data and recognize patterns and trends to determine immediate and future care needs. Planning: Dialogues with the patient and support system to identify priorities and incorporate preferences into care plans. Engages interdisciplinary teams, identifies resources, establishes goals, and prioritizes interventions. Continuously modifies plans based on patient condition and needs. Implementation of Interdisciplinary Plan of Care: Advocates for patients while implementing care plans. Collaborates with healthcare teams, educates patients and support systems, and ensures completion of interventions and therapies. Performs nursing duties including medication administration, IV starts, dressing changes, patient transport, and emergency response such as CPR. Evaluation: Continuously assesses patient progress, gathers input from patients and support systems, and modifies care plans to achieve desired outcomes. Communication and Documentation: Communicates care plans and progress using tools such as SBARQ and documents information in a timely manner. Delegation: Delegates appropriately while ensuring patient safety and accountability for care delivery. Performance Accountability/Evidence-Based Practice: Practices according to Nurse Practice Act, ANA Code of Ethics, and ANA Bill of Rights. Engages in shared governance, process improvement, and professional development. Maintains a professional portfolio and integrates evidence-based practice. Teamwork: Builds positive relationships, supports team needs, mentors others, resolves conflicts, and responds constructively to feedback What We're Looking For Education:4 Year / Bachelors Degree, preferred. Graduate of an accredited school of nursing required. If your RN nursing license has been inactive, retired or lapsed for five years or more and you have not been licensed in another state during the last five years, successful completion of a Board approved refresher course is required prior to reactivating or reinstating your license. In order to be considered for current licensure status, you must apply for reinstatement within one year of completing the refresher course. Experience:One year relevant experience, preferred. Licensure/Certification:Current RN licensure in appropriate state, required. Why Choose Novant Health? At Novant Health, we believe remarkable care starts with compassion for our patients, our communities, and each other. We value belonging, courage, personal growth, and teamwork, creating a space where everyone is respected, supported, and safe to show up as their full selves. #J-18808-Ljbffr Novant Health