Atrium Health Charlotte is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) OR - Operating Room for a nursing job in Concord, North Carolina.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: OR - Operating Room
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: ASAP
• Duration: Ongoing
• Employment Type: Staff

Department:

37719 Atrium Health Cabarrus - Sterile Processing Services

Status:

Full time

Benefits Eligible:

Yes

Hours Per Week:

40

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

Monday- Friday 5:30am- 2:00 pm No call/Weekends

Pay Range

$28.05 - $42.10 Major Responsibilities: Organizes, directs, and implements daily activities regarding surgical instrumentation ordering, presentation, maintenance, and preparation. 2)Assists in developing, communicating, implementing, and trouble-shooting instrument issues. 3)Coordinates and monitors Quality Management activities for the OR and SPD for surgical instrumentation by communicating and personally striving to attain universal and special performance standards. 1)Acts as a liaison between the OR and the Sterile Processing Departments. Acts as a mediator between OR and SPD. 4)Coordinates the development and implementation of standards of performance with team input regarding surgical instrumentation. 5)Provides input to SPD managers, Charge RN’s, OR managers, and SPD coordinators regarding any instrumentation issues. 6)Assesses the needs of the charge RN’s, surgeons, and SPD coordinators and managers in relation to surgical instrumentation 7)Reviews daily schedule with SPD and ensures all case carts, trays, instruments, and supplies are appropriate, available and complete. Collaborates with charge RN’s, OR managers, staff educators, SPD resource coordinators, and SPD managers to develop a training and development plan for surgical instrumentation. 1)Develops, conducts, and participates in formal in service programs within the OR and SPD departments. 2)Develops and implements written individualized training programs for staff within the surgical instrumentation arena. 3)Assists members of staff with the development and presentation of in services. 4)Organizes and implements unit in-services pertaining to new procedures, instruments, and policies for surgical instrumentation. 5)Participates in the orientation of new staff and students. Provides input to OR Charge RN, OR manager, and SPD coordinators regarding any instrumentation issues. Collaborates with the SPD coordinators, OR staff and management, the SPD staff and management to ensure all needs for surgical instrumentation are addressed. Assesses the resource needs for surgical instrumentation and informs OR and SPD management. Facilitates: 1)In obtaining any additional items required for start of surgery. 2)Delivery and return of items to proper location throughout the day. 3)The return of contaminated case carts to SPD for processing. 4)The return and notification of broken and dull instruments to the appropriate parties. 5)The appropriate instruments and supplies are available as determined by the individual surgeon preference card. 6)In obtaining all necessary supplies and equipment required to perform a surgical procedure. Implementation of Quality Improvement Ideas to Enhance Operation and Team Function 1)Identifies, discusses with manager the problem/improvement opportunities that will be focused on for the year. 2)Presents problem/improvement opportunities with an action plan. 3)Assists in revision of policy and/or procedures. 4)Monitors quality assurance indicators and reports findings to at staff meetings and or huddle ups. 5)Assists in precepting and/or training of new technicians. 6)Be an active participant in team building and willing to assist with creating and implementing new practices in SPD. Education/Experience Required: • Experience with and knowledge of surgical instruments • Minimum of 3 years experience in an OR • Current operating room technologist (ORT) or certified surgical technologist (CST). Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required: • Strong analytical skills. • Proven leadership skills. • Good organizational skills • Basic computer knowledge. • Effective communication and presentation skills. OR Tech Physical Requirements and Working Conditions: • Ability to work flexible hours according to customer needs. • May be exposed to hazardous materials and life-threatening diseases. • Ability to prioritize independently and respond to multiple simultaneous requests. • Ability to communicate with patients/families. • Ability to travel locally. • Ability to work under stressful conditions and in difficult situations. Ability to lift/and or move surgical instrument trays. This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.

Our Commitment to You:

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

Compensation

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits and more

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

About Advocate Health 

Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.

The OR/SPD Liaison reflects the mission, vision, and values of Advocate Medical Center, adheres to the organization’s Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards. The OR/SPD Liaison is a customer focused, highly skilled surgical technologist who demonstrates clinical expertise. The Liaison serves as a clinical expert and provides leadership, training, and development of team members, and the implementation of standards of practice. The position interfaces with the Operating Room charge RN, OR staff and management, and SPD staff and management. The OR/SPD Liaison identifies resources needed to implement new programs/procedures pertaining to surgical instrument preparation, and assembly, and maintenance. This position has the overall responsibility to manage flow of materials between the Operating Room and SPD. This position will assist in providing quality patient care in a manner which is patient focused, technically appropriate and cost effective.

Atrium Health Charlotte Job ID #R​1​8​2​7​3​4. Posted job title: Operating Room Liaision

About Atrium Health Charlotte

Headquartered in Charlotte, NC, Atrium Health is now part of Advocate Health, the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, which was created from the combination with Advocate Aurora Health. In the Southeast Region, Atrium Health provides care under the Atrium Health name in Charlotte, NC, Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist name in the Winston-Salem, NC, region, as well as Atrium Health Navicent and Atrium Health Floyd in Georgia and Alabama. Together, we are committed to providing equitable care for all. Annually, Advocate Health provides nearly $5 billion in community benefits.

Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist

Atrium 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 Navicent

Atrium 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 Floyd

Atrium 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.

Benefits

• Medical benefits
• Vision benefits
• Dental benefits
• Life insurance
• 401k retirement plan
• Health savings account