PeriOp Registered Nurse in Boone, North Carolina at Appalachian Regional Healthcare System

Position Summary

Watauga Medical Center is seeking a dedicated and experienced Perioperative Registered Nurse (RN) to join our dynamic surgical team. The Perioperative RN will provide comprehensive care to patients before, during, and after surgical procedures. This role requires strong clinical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team to ensure patient safety and optimal outcomes.Key Responsibilities:

Preoperative Care:

• Conduct thorough preoperative assessments, including patient history and physical exams.
• Develop and implement individualized care plans.
• Educate patients and families about the surgical process and postoperative care.

Intraoperative Care:

• Prepare the operating room with necessary equipment and supplies.
• Assist the surgical team during procedures, maintaining a sterile environment.
• Monitor patients' vital signs and manage anesthesia levels under the direction of the anesthesiologist.
• Ensure patient safety and comfort throughout the surgery.

Postoperative Care:

• Provide post-anesthesia care, monitoring patients as they recover from surgery.
• Assess patients for complications and provide appropriate interventions.
• Educate patients and families about postoperative care and discharge instructions.

Collaboration and Communication:

• Work closely with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and other healthcare professionals to ensure coordinated care.
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, and the healthcare team.
• Participate in surgical team briefings and debriefings to improve patient care.

Documentation:

• Maintain accurate and thorough patient records, including preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative documentation.
• Ensure compliance with hospital policies, procedures, and regulatory standards.

Position Qualifications Minimum Education

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing

Experience

• Previous experience as a registered nurse is not required but is preferred.
• Previous Health Care Experience in an acute or clinic setting is preferred.
• One-year prior experience in a similar role with a similar scope is preferred.

Required Registration/License/Certification

• Current licensure as an RN in North Carolina.
• Basic Life Support (BLS). BLS from the American Heart Association is required at the time of hire.
• All required certifications must be obtained within 1 year of hire date, except Basic Life Support (BLS).
• Emergency Nurse Pediatric Course (ENPC) and Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) certifications must be obtained from the ENA.
• Department BLS ACLS PALS or ENPC TNCC NRP Med Surg Required Preferred IMCU Required Required Required ICU Required Required Required Emergency Room Required Required Required Preferred Outpatient Surgery Required Required Required Operating Room Required Required Preferred Recovery Room Required Required Required Birthing Center Required Required Preferred Required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to communicate courteously and effectively with the public, patients, family, staff, and physician and acts within the chain of command, utilizing positive verbal and non-verbal skills.
• Competent in delivering safe and effective patient care within legal limits of licensure and hospital policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of the continuum of nursing care provided in the patient care department.
• Ability to demonstrate exceptional customer service to patients, family, staff, and physicians.

Physical Demands

• Lifts, positions, pushes, pulls and/or transfers up to and greater than 50 pounds
• Manual dexterity and mobility
• Prolonged, extensive or considerable sitting/standing/walking
• Bending, squatting, twisting, turning
• Near acuity: ability to see clearly at 20 inches or less

Working Conditions

• Regularly exposed to the risk of blood borne diseases
• Frequently exposed to hazards from electrical/mechanical/power equipment; odorous chemicals and specimens; and, unpleasant elements (accident, injury, slippery surfaces uneven surfaces), etc.
• Subject to irregular hours (days, evenings, nights, weekends, holidays); and emergency situations.
• Continuous standing and walking long periods = to, or, greater than >8 hours per shift
• Speaking, reading and writing, expanded > 8 hours per day
• Exposed to vibration; and cramped spaces >1 hour day
• Frequently mobilizes patients >4 hours per day
• Frequently per shift: lifts, carries; pushes; and/or, pulls >50 lbs
• Frequently per hour: bends; squats; kneels; twists; turns; and reaches.
• Frequently per minute: hand, finger and wrist repetition; and moderate dexterity.
• Frequently per hour, exposed to soft voices >3ft away.
• Frequently per hour, exposed to close eye work
• Infrequently per shift, may be exposed to Ionizing/nonionizing radiation exposure including x-ray and microwave

About UNC Health Appalachian:

UNC Health Appalachian, the leader for healthcare in the High Country, comprises three hospitals, 13 medical practices, Seby B. Jones Regional Cancer Center, The Rehabilitation Center, and Appalachian Regional Healthcare Foundation. UNC Health Appalachian stays committed to promoting health in the High Country, enhancing quality of life, and simply “making life better.“

About UNC Health:

UNC Health is a state entity and an affiliated enterprise of the University of North Carolina system, comprised of 14 hospitals, 18 hospital campuses and more than 500 clinics along with the clinical patient care programs of the UNC School of Medicine (SOM). It exists to improve the health and well-being of North Carolinians and others we serve and to further the teaching mission of the University of North Carolina SOM. Over the past three years, UNC Health has provided more than $400 million in uncompensated or charity care to the citizens of North Carolina. Our hospitals have received numerous awards and recognition for quality care, patient safety and the overall patient experience. For more information, please visit unchealth.org.

UNC Health Appalachian embraces diversity and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status. We value a workforce that reflects a variety of backgrounds and perspectives, as it enhances our ability to provide outstanding care. We welcome and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences. UNC Health Appalachian is committed to providing a fair and inclusive hiring process and a workplace where all team members feel respected and empowered. If you require accommodations during the application process, please contact us.

Employment at UNC Health Appalachian is contingent upon successful completion of a background and drug screen.

For accommodations or additional information, contact recruitment@apprhs.org.