PRE-OP RN (38109)

SURGICAL SPECIALTY CENTER OF BATON ROUGE LLC • Baton Rouge, LA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse assumes responsibility and accountability for patients admitted for surgical or pain management procedures. The Registered Nurse will possess the ability to assess, plan, implement, evaluate and accurately document nursing care for the pre-operative or pain management patient in the pre-op unit. The Registered Nurse will provide age-specific care for the pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patient population in the pre-op environment. Coordinates all aspects of nursing care with all disciplines of the pre-operative and pain management team to achieve defined patient outcomes. Provides safe environment for patients and family. The Registered Nurse must possess the skill to provide appropriate education to the patient’s family regarding their individualized plan of care. Displays excellent customer service skills when interacting with patients, families, co-workers and physicians. Practices within the guidelines of Louisiana State Board of Nursing Nurse Practice Act and ASPAN guidelines. Complies with the policy and procedures set forth by the Surgical Specialty Center of Baton Rouge and all applicable regulatory bodies.

Requirements

• Completion of an approved nursing program, as evident by current RN licensure.
• Current LA Registered Nurse license
• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)

Nice To Haves

• 1-2 years of department-specific experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement, evaluate and accurately document nursing care for the pre-operative or pain management patient in the pre-op unit.
• Provide age-specific care for the pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patient population in the pre-op environment.
• Coordinate all aspects of nursing care with all disciplines of the pre-operative and pain management team to achieve defined patient outcomes.
• Provide a safe environment for patients and family.
• Provide appropriate education to the patient’s family regarding their individualized plan of care.
• Display excellent customer service skills when interacting with patients, families, co-workers and physicians.
• Practice within the guidelines of Louisiana State Board of Nursing Nurse Practice Act and ASPAN guidelines.
• Comply with the policy and procedures set forth by the Surgical Specialty Center of Baton Rouge and all applicable regulatory bodies.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree