Registered Nurse (RN) - PACU - Post Anesthesia Care
Atrium Health
High Point, NC
3x12 hrs
$32-58/hourOverview
- Start DateASAP
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
Pay
Benefits
- Medical benefits
- Vision benefits
- Dental benefits
- Life insurance
- 401k retirement plan
- Health savings account
Description
Overview
JOB SUMMARY: Provides assistance to the nursing staff by rendering specific treatments in addition to basic nursing care to assigned patients. Provides direct and indirect care following physician and nursing orders to achieve the highest standards of age/developmental specific care.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: High school diploma or GED equivalent. Completion of a North Carolina Board of Nursing approved Nurse Aide II course or nursing student listed as a Nurse Aide II.
LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION, and/or REGISTRATION: North Carolina Board of Nursing listing as a Nurse Aide II. Registered as a Nurse Aide I with the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Service Regulation. Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCSL) required.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS:
Strong oral and written communication skills
Excellent interpersonal skills
Performs effectively with frequent workload changes and competing demands
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Contact with patients and family members under wide variety of circumstances
Possible exposure to infections and contagious diseases
Occasional exposure to radiation hazards
Exposure to cleaning agents/chemicals
Subject to many interruptions
Occasionally subject to irregular hours
Uses personal protective equipment
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
0% 35% 65% to to to 35% 65% 100% N/A Activity X Standing X Walking X Sitting X Bending X Reaching with arms X Finger and hand dexterity X Talking X Hearing X Seeing Lifting, carrying, pushing and or pulling: X20 lbs. maximum
X50 lbs. maximum
X100 lbs. maximum
Employer
Atrium Health
Atrium Health Wake Forest BaptistAtrium Health Wake Forest Baptist is a pre-eminent academic health system based in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist is part of Advocate Health, which is headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, and is the fifth-largest nonprofit health system in the United States, created from the combination of Atrium Health and Advocate Aurora Health. Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist's two main components are an integrated clinical system - anchored by Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center, an 885-bed tertiary-care hospital in Winston-Salem - that includes Brenner Children's Hospital, five community hospitals, more than 300 primary and specialty care locations and more than 2,700 physicians; and Wake Forest School of Medicine, the academic core of Atrium Health Enterprise and a recognized leader in experiential medical education and groundbreaking research that includes Wake Forest Innovations, a commercialization enterprise focused on advancing health care through new medical technologies and biomedical discovery.
Atrium Health NavicentAtrium Health Navicent is the leading provider of healthcare in central and south Georgia and is committed to its mission of elevating health and well-being through compassionate care. Atrium Health Navicent is part of Advocate Health, which is headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, and is the third-largest nonprofit health system in the United States, created from the combination of Atrium Health and Advocate Aurora Health. Atrium Health Navicent provides high-quality, personalized care in 53 specialties at more than 50 facilities throughout the region. As part of the largest, integrated, nonprofit health system in the Southeast, it is also able to tap into some of the nation's leading medical experts and specialists with Atrium Health, allowing it to provide the best care close to home - including advanced innovations in virtual medicine and care. Throughout its 125-year history in the community, Atrium Health Navicent has remained dedicated to enhancing health and wellness for individuals throughout the region through nationally recognized quality care, community health initiatives and collaborative partnerships. It is also one of the leading teaching hospitals in the region, helping to ensure viability for rural health care for the next generation.
Atrium Health FloydAtrium Health Floyd Medical Center is a 304-bed, full-service hospital located in Rome, Georgia. Serving as the main campus for Atrium Health Floyd, this hospital provides a certified Chest Pain Center, a designated Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence and a Breast Imaging Center of Excellence. Atrium Health Floyd also is home to a state-designated Level II Trauma Center and a Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, and has specialty centers for pediatrics, and wound care and hyperbaric therapy.
About High Point, NC
- The cost of living in High Point, NC is slightly lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
- Wages generally match up with the cost of living, providing a good balance for residents.
- High Point experiences hot and humid summers with average highs of around 89°F and lows of 68°F.
- Winters are mild with average highs of 51°F and lows of 30°F.
- Short term rentals and furnished housing options are available in High Point, and they are relatively easy to find due to the city's size and housing market.
- High Point is car-friendly, with easy access to major highways.
- Public transportation options are available but may be limited compared to larger cities.
- High Point is a diverse city with a wide range of age groups.
- Common health issues may include allergies due to the region's pollen count.
- There is a growing population of travel nurses in the area.
- High Point offers a variety of restaurants, especially known for its southern cuisine.
- The city has a thriving arts and music scene, with opportunities to explore local galleries and enjoy live performances.
- Sports enthusiasts can partake in local events, and outdoor activities are abundant in the nearby parks and recreational areas.
Browse similar jobs
Registered Nurse (RN) - PACU - Post Anesthesia Care Med Surg
- Atrium Health
- Charlotte, NC
- 4x11 hrs, Days
Registered Nurse (RN) - PACU - Post Anesthesia Care
- Atrium Health
- Charlotte, NC
- 3x12 hrs, Days
Registered Nurse (RN) - PACU - Post Anesthesia Care
- Atrium Health
- Charlotte, NC
- 3x12 hrs