Novant Health

Integrated health network with care facilities

OR Assistant Lead

Nursing & Frontline Patient CarePosted on Nov 8

Full-timeWilmington, NC, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A high school diploma or GED is required.
A minimum of two years of experience as an OR Assistant is required.
The candidate must be able to interpret information to identify patient care requirements based on specific needs.
The candidate must have the knowledge and skills necessary to modify care according to patients’ ages.
The candidate must comprehend written and oral communication.
The candidate must demonstrate a satisfactory performance level during the training program.

Responsibilities

Assist with patient care and treatments.
Assist with unit functions and maintain a safe and clean environment for patients and team members.
Maintain clinical and professional competency according to department policies, procedures, and protocols, as appropriate for the ages of patients served.
Organize, prioritize, and coordinate responsibilities related to peri-operative services.
Provide training and direction regarding appropriate patient positions for surgical procedures.
Provide education and training on the use of surgical equipment.
Serve as a resource for assigned tasks.
Collaborate with the Clinical Coordinator and/or Nurse Manager to identify opportunities for improvement.
Participate actively in Shared Governance.
Help maintain medication security by immediately alerting pharmacy or nursing personnel to unsecured medications, emptying any medications sent by pneumatic tube and forwarding them to nursing personnel when applicable, and ensuring that medication areas are accessible only to approved designated team members.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Desired Qualifications

CNA I or II certification is preferred.

What We Offer

The Lead OR Assistant delivers the most remarkable patient experience, in every dimension, every time, and understand how he or she contributes to the health system’s vision of achieving that commitment to patients and families. The Lead OR Assistant is responsible for assisting with unit and patient needs from the neonate to geriatric under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse.

What You'll Do

Essential Functions
Assists with patient care and treatments.

Assists with functions and provides a safe and clean environment for patient and team members.

Utilizes effective communication and interpersonal skills.

Maintains clinical and professional competency, according to department policies, procedures, and protocols, as appropriate for the age of patient(s) served.

Organizes, prioritizes and coordinates various responsibilities related to peri-operative services.

Provides training and direction with appropriate patient positions for surgical procedures.

Provides education and training with use of surgical equipment.

Serves as a resource for various assigned tasks.

Collaborates with Clinical Coordinator and or Nurse Manager to identify opportunities to improve.

Actively participates in Shared Governance.

Assists in maintaining the security of medications by immediately.

Alerting pharmacy or nursing personnel of unsecured medications.

Emptying any medications sent by the pneumatic tube system and forwarding those to nursing personnel, if applicable.

Ensuring that medication areas are only accessible to approved designated team members.

Non-Essential Functions
All other duties as assigned.

What We're Looking For

Education: High School Diploma or GED, required.
Experience: Minimum of two years as an OR Assistant, required.
Licensure/Certification: CNAI or II, preferred.
Additional Skills (required): Has the ability to interpret information to identify patient’s requirements for care relative to his/her specific needs. Has the knowledge and skills necessary to modify care according to patient(s)’ age. Comprehends written and oral communication. Must demonstrate a satisfactory performance level during the training program.
Full-time work schedule: 0630-1500 Mon-Fri

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

193813

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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