RN - Surgical Care Unit

Job Summary: The Staff Nurse is responsible for implementing the philosophies, objectives, standards of care, and policies and procedures of the Nursing Division under the direction of the Nurse Manager. The Staff Nurse is responsible for providing direct patient care and functioning as a charge nurse according to the Nurse Manager's expectation for an assigned shift.

Surgical Care Unit (SCU) is a 26 bed medical/surgical unit that is staffed with a combination of LPNs, RNs and PCTs who provided safe and compassionate care for a variety of surgical patients. These patients consist of urology patients such as cystoscopies, prostatectomies, percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PNL), nephrectomies, etc. General surgical patients consisting of hernia repair; incision and drainage or debridement of abscesses or infections in various locations; colon resections, ostomy placements and drain placements; laparoscopic procedures like cholecystectomies and appendectomies. Vascular patients, which deal mostly with amputations of limbs and revascularization of limbs such as bypasses. Wound vacuums and a ton of wound care. SCU is a fast pace unit that will assist with building great critical thinking skills.

About CarolinaEast Health System

CarolinaEast Health System is committed to providing high quality, compassionate care across the Coastal Carolina region. At the heart of our system is a 350-bed, full-service medical center equipped with a comprehensive range of inpatient and outpatient services, utilizing the latest medical technologies. We employ over 3,200 dedicated team members and operate physician practices across various specialties in four counties. Our employees foster a culture of excellence that ensures our patients receive the same high level of care found at larger medical centers, all while maintaining a friendly, community-centered atmosphere throughout our facilities. CarolinaEast offers a robust benefits package to all full-time employees, as well as benefits for part-time plus and part-time staff. We are proud to be the first medical center in North Carolina recognized as a Cardiovascular Center of Excellence by the American College of Cardiology and the American Heart Association. Additionally, we are honored to be named one of America’s Best-In-State Hospitals by Newsweek, among numerous other prestigious accolades.

Minimum Requirements: 

• Graduate from an NCBON approved School of Nursing and/or graduate from an approved School of Nursing. 
• Current RN license with the North Carolina State Board of Nursing or Compact License recognized by the North Carolina State Board of Nursing. 
• Knowledge of current trends and techniques in nursing. 
• Possess the ability to relate effectively to patients, their families, physicians, staff, and all others using proper channels of communication. 
• Recognize the importance of being a professional role model for others. 
• Able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his/her unit(s). 
• Maintain current AHA BLS certification.