Provides professional nursing care for a lithotripsy service. Assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates the care rendered to patients. Collaborates with the physician and clinical staff to coordinate care. Provides education to patients and family members. Assures the quality of care to ensure exceptional patient outcomes. The Lithotripsy RN will be responsible for providing high-quality pre-operative care, procedural sedation, and post-operative care during extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy (ESWL) procedures.
Skills for this role
Pre-operative careProcedural sedationPost-operative careESWL/lithotripsy proceduresPatient assessmentCare planningCare plan evaluationCare plan implementationPatient sedation monitoringPatient and family educationCritical thinkingPatient documentation/charting
Certifications
BLSACLSPALS
Requirements
Current RN license by state of North Carolina or a nurse compact participating state
Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
Current RN license by state of North Carolina or a nurse compact participating state
Minimum of one year experience in ambulatory surgery or critical care
Sedation experience preferred but not required
Current BLS, PALS, and ACLS certification preferred
Proficient with electronic health records preferred
Knowledge of urology patient care desired but not required
Excellent critical thinking skills
Benefits
Competitive salary
Health Insurance
Paid holidays
Generous vacation time
Continuing education
Supportive work environment
Flexible scheduling
No weekends
Living in Winston-Salem, NC
Winston-Salem blends North Carolina Piedmont charm with a strong healthcare presence anchored by Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center. The city offers tree-lined streets, a revitalized downtown arts district, and historic Old Salem's Moravian heritage. Nurses relocating here find mid-size-city affordability, mild four-season weather, and easy access to both the Blue Ridge Mountains and the coast.