Registered Nurse - Operating Room

About the role

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.

Schedule

Monday – Friday 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM, with flexibility based on departmental needs. Hours may occasionally shift to 6:30 AM – 3:00 PM when cases are scheduled to begin at 7:00 AM.

Requirements

• 2 Year / Associate Degree required
• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing required
• 4 Year / Bachelor's Degree preferred
• One year of ASC, PACU, or operating room experience preferred
• Current RN licensure in appropriate state required
• ACLS and PALS preferred
• Thorough understanding of the RN role and ability to carry out functions per the relevant state nurse practice act
• Ability to set priorities and organize unit workload
• Knowledge and skills to modify care according to patient age
• Ability to interpret information to identify age-specific care requirements
• Proficiency in telephone screening and interviewing skills required

Responsibilities

• Deliver exceptional preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative patient care in a fast-paced ambulatory surgery setting
• Assess, prepare, monitor, and educate patients throughout the surgical experience
• Collaborate with physicians, anesthesia providers, and the interdisciplinary care team to ensure safe, high-quality outcomes
• Maintain compliance with AORN, ASPAN, and facility standards while supporting patient safety and infection prevention initiatives
• Manage supplies, equipment, medications, and documentation to support efficient surgical operations
• Support operating room, Pre-Op, PACU, and sterile processing functions as needed
• Promote a culture of teamwork, continuous improvement, patient-centered care, and exceptional service