PeriOp Registered Nurse (RN)

PeriOp Registered Nurse (RN)

Position Overview :

The Registered Nurse (RN) provides direct and indirect patient care, focusing on critically ill or injured patients. The RN performs a range of tasks, including diagnostic tests, monitoring patient recovery, and responding to medical emergencies. The registered nurse demonstrates a highly analytical mindset and works collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team, patients' families, and designated friends to report progress or changes in condition. Compassion, empathy, and understanding are essential when a patient's condition deteriorates or when a patient expires.

The RN’s actions are guided by ethical considerations, compassion, and respect for the inherent dignity, worth, and unique attributes of each individual. Effective communication with patients, families, visitors, physicians, leadership, and colleagues is a priority. The RN ensures that patient safety is maintained at all times, delivering high-quality care in alignment with the organization’s mission and standards. The RN works efficiently and practices with personal accountability, contributing to a positive work environment and the overall well-being of the team.

The starting hourly rate for this position is $34.00 / hour. Compensation is commensurate upon education, experience, certification, and internal equity. Hiring compensation range starts from $34.00 / hour.

The Perks and Benefits :

• Collaborative environment : Join a dedicated team of healthcare professionals committed to delivering exceptional cancer care.
• Professional development : Ongoing training, career advancement opportunities, tuition reimbursement, and participation in our Career Pathways Program.
• Impactful work : Enhance patient outcomes by streamlining operations and driving quality initiatives.
• Location perks : Boone, NC—nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains—offers exceptional outdoor recreation, shopping, dining, breweries, wineries, and cultural attractions in Boone, Blowing Rock, and Linville.
• Top-tier community : With a top-rated public school system and Appalachian State University, Boone is ideal for families, professionals, and retirees. Recognized by Forbes, Southern Living, and Niche.
• Compensation : Commensurate upon education & experience - range is $34 / hour or more (depending on education & experience). Benefits begin the first of the month following 60 days of employment from the new hire orientation date. This position is a non-exempt position.
• Employee wellness program – Love Your Life : Award-winning voluntary program—health plan participants can earn incentives; non-plan participants can join online activities with chance for quarterly prizes.
• Employee-to-Employee (E2E) program : Voluntary employee-funded assistance for co-workers facing unexpected financial hardships.
• Additional perks : Discounted rates for attractions like Dollywood, Biltmore, and Tweetsie Railroad (subject to change).

Key Responsibilities :

Position Requirements :

Minimum Education

Experience

Required Registration / License / Certification

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Physical Demands

Working Conditions

About UNC Health Appalachian

It’s official—UNC Health Appalachian earned an “A” in the Fall 2023 Leapfrog Patient Safety Grades! As the leader in High Country healthcare, UNC Health Appalachian includes three hospitals, 13 medical practices, Seby B. Jones Regional Cancer Center, The Rehabilitation Center, and Appalachian Regional Healthcare Foundation. We’re committed to improving health, enhancing quality of life, and “making life better.”

About UNC Health

UNC Health is a state-affiliated system of the University of North Carolina, comprising 14 hospitals, 18 hospital campuses, over 500 clinics, and UNC School of Medicine clinical programs. Our mission : improve health in NC and beyond while supporting teaching excellence. Over the past three years, UNC Health provided over $400 million in charity care. Our hospitals earn consistent accolades in quality, safety, and patient experience. Learn more at unchealth.org.

UNC Health Appalachian embraces diversity and inclusion—nondiscriminatory and respectful of all backgrounds and experiences. Applicants of all backgrounds are encouraged to apply. For accommodations during the hiring process, please contact us.

Employment is contingent upon successful background check and drug screening. For questions or accommodations, reach out to arhsrecruitment@unchealth.unc.edu .

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