OR RN
J Arthur Dosher Memorial Hospital·Southport, North Carolina
J Arthur Dosher Memorial Hospital·Southport, North Carolina
The OR RN is responsible for providing optimum nursing care within the surgical suite, including patient preparation and intra-procedure care. They also assist with ambulatory care responsibilities and ensure proper documentation and consent verification.
Description Full-Time and PRN (as needed)
Responsible for providing optimum nursing care within the surgical suite. Work is performed in accordance with accepted professional standards and established procedures and is exercised regularly in emergency situation and basic daily situations
Education: Graduate of accredited professional school of nursing Current NC license as Registered Nurse Current BLS, ACLS, and PALS At least two (2) years of experience in surgical procedures preferred
Preparation for surgical procedure, including: patient preparation and meeting patient/family member. Set up appropriate equipment, instrumentation, surgical bed for procedure to be done Provide intra-procedure care of the patient after reviewing chart and pt. specific requirements in pre-op. Transports pt. to the recovery area and provides a nurse to nurse hand off report Assist with ambulatory care responsibilities as needed Help surgeon with instruments and provide assistance Review chart to assure completeness including review of Pre-op Questionnaire, History, and Physical. Ensure consent is signed, addendum completed as needed. Ask patient to verify that what is scheduled is the same as on the consent form
Market context
North Carolina nursing jobs often reflect steady demand in hospitals, clinics, and long-term care settings, especially for RNs who can provide age-appropriate care across patient populations. These roles are competitive because employers typically want an approved nursing-school graduate with a current North Carolina RN or Compact License and active AHA BLS certification. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, and confirm your license status and BLS renewal before applying.
