Registered Nurse

The Surgical Med/Surg Unit is a fast-paced, patient-centered unit specializing in the care of post-surgical patients recovering from a variety of procedures. This 24-bed unit provides comprehensive nursing care for adult patients following surgical interventions, with a strong focus on recovery, pain management, mobility, education, and discharge planning.

Patients admitted to this unit may include those recovering from:

• Colorectal surgeries
• Urological procedures
• Orthopedic surgeries
• General surgeries
• Women’s Surgery overflow patients

The RN on this unit works collaboratively with interdisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality, compassionate care while promoting optimal patient outcomes.

Unit Details

• 24-bed Surgical Med/Surg Unit
• Nurse-to-patient ratios: 1:4–1:6 depending on acuity
• Collaborative team environment
• Opportunities to develop advanced post-operative nursing skills

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care
• Monitor post-operative recovery and identify complications
• Administer medications and treatments as ordered
• Provide patient and family education regarding recovery and discharge care
• Collaborate with physicians, therapists, case management, and ancillary staff
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation
• Promote patient safety and quality outcomes

The Registered Nurse serves as a leader of the healthcare team at Novant Health by establishing an authentic personalized relationship with the patient and their chosen support system, collaborating with physicians and other team members to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate an individualized plan of care that promotes optimal health or supports a peaceful death. The Registered Nurse utilizes best scientific evidence and compassion to assist the patient in navigating their health journey. The Registered Nurse accepts responsibility, authority, and accountability for management and provision of care in accordance with the current policies and procedures.

• Education:
  - Graduate of an accredited school of nursing required.
  - 4 Year / Bachelors Degree, preferred.
  - 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 of acute nursing experience required.

• Licensure/Certification/Registration: 
  - Current RN licensure in appropriate state, required.
  - Basic Life Support (BLS) through American Red Cross or American Heart Association required.