Novant Health

Integrated health network with care facilities

PACU Registered Nurse

Nursing & Frontline Patient CareUpdated on Nov 10

Full-timeWinston-Salem, NC, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

Either pre/post-operative, intensive care unit, or emergency department experience is required.
Graduation from an accredited school of nursing is required.
A registered nurse license in the appropriate state is required.
If the registered nurse license has been inactive, retired, or lapsed for five years or more and the candidate has not been licensed in another state during the last five years, successful completion of a Board-approved refresher course is required before reactivating or reinstating the license.
To be considered to have current licensure status after completing the refresher course, the candidate must apply for reinstatement within one year.

Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive pre-operative nursing assessments, including medical history, allergies, medications, and baseline vital signs.
Initiate and maintain intravenous access, administer pre-operative medications as ordered, and manage post-operative pain, nausea, vomiting, and other recovery-related symptoms.
Prepare patients for surgery by providing education regarding procedures, anesthesia, recovery expectations, and post-operative care.
Monitor airway patency, respiratory status, oxygenation, circulation, neurological status, and pain levels during recovery.
Perform ongoing post-anesthesia assessments and recognize complications requiring intervention.

Desired Qualifications

A four-year or Bachelor's degree is preferred.
One year of relevant experience is preferred.

What We Offer

Schedule: Full-time (40 hours), candidate can select either a 10A-6:30P schedule or 11A-7P schedule, Monday-Friday. Five 8 hour shifts. 1 night call per week required, along with minimal weekend/holiday call coverage. This will be discussed further during interview.
Department: Preop/PACU for the OBGYN unit.
Location: Forsyth Medical Center, Winston-Salem, NC
Unit Info: Assisting with preop, phase I and phase II recovery. 5 preop bays, 6 phase I and 6 phase II bays. The procedures are focused on Women's Health Operations. 4 OR's total. Some of the procedures consist of DNC's, operative labs, hysterectomy's, post-partum tubals, pelvic work etc. This is a wonderful close knit team.
Requirements: Either pre/post, ICU, or ED experience is required.

What You'll Do

Conduct comprehensive pre-operative nursing assessments, including medical history, allergies, medications, and baseline vital signs.
Initiate and maintain intravenous access and administer pre-operative medications as ordered & manage post-operative pain, nausea, vomiting, and other recovery-related symptoms.
Prepare patients for surgery by providing education regarding procedures, anesthesia, recovery expectations, and post-operative care.
Monitor airway patency, respiratory status, oxygenation, circulation, neurological status, and pain levels during recovery.
Perform ongoing post-anesthesia assessments and recognize complications requiring intervention.

What We're Looking For

Education: 4 Year / Bachelors Degree, preferred. Graduate of an accredited school of nursing required. 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 relevant experience, preferred.
Licensure/Certification: RN licensure in appropriate state, required.

Why Choose Novant Health?

At Novant Health, we believe remarkable care starts with compassion for our patients, our communities, and each other. We value belonging, courage, personal growth, and teamwork, creating a space where everyone is respected, supported, and safe to show up as their full selves.

Job Opening ID

190836

About the Company

Novant Health

Integrated health network with care facilities

Novant Health operates an integrated healthcare network with hospitals, clinics, urgent care, imaging and pharmacy services across North Carolina and South Carolina. Its care model connects facilities and clinicians to provide a coordinated continuum of care, from primary and specialty services to outpatient and virtual visits. The network sets itself apart through its scale as an integrated system, a strong safety and quality focus, and active use of clinical trials and innovative care delivery; it also emphasizes community benefits and a large virtual care platform. Its goal is to improve community health by expanding access to safe, high-quality care and advancing health outcomes through research, innovation in care delivery, and value-based partnerships.

Company size: 10,001+
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Charlotte, NC
Founded: 1997

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