RN - Pre-Op Ambulatory Care Nurse

RN - Pre-Op Ambulatory Care Nurse

Princeton, NC $72,007 - $90,009 a year

Full Time

Overview

Join a dedicated healthcare team as a Registered Nurse specializing in Pre-Operative care within a busy regional medical center serving the Southeastern United States. This full-time, day-shift role involves planning and delivering professional nursing care aligned with established policies and patient needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough patient assessments to identify care requirements.
• Develop, organize, implement, and evaluate individualized patient care plans.
• Maintain a safe and supportive environment for patients and staff.
• Serve as charge nurse when assigned, overseeing unit operations.
• Accurately document patient care and administer medications as prescribed.
• Recognize and respond promptly to life-threatening situations.
• Collaborate effectively with interdisciplinary teams to ensure quality care.
• Participate in cost containment efforts and accurate patient service billing.
• Adapt care approaches to meet age-specific physiological, psychosocial, and cultural needs.

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing required; Bachelor's Degree in Nursing preferred. Current Registered Nurse licensure in a Compact state or the relevant regional licensure is mandatory.

Experience

Minimum of one year of experience in Pre-Operative nursing is required.

Skills and Abilities

Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written. Demonstrated organizational and leadership capabilities. Knowledge of developmental, psychosocial, and spiritual needs of diverse patient populations.

Physical Requirements

Ability to communicate effectively, observe patients closely, and perform physical tasks including standing, walking, bending, and lifting. May involve exposure to blood or other potentially infectious materials.

Certifications

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association and active Registered Nurse license.