RN OR Circulator Outpatient Surgery Center

LCMC Health • New Orleans, LA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

This role is more than just a job; it's an opportunity to be part of a surgical team. As a surgical nurse, you will be responsible for patient care before, during, and after surgery. Your technical skills, teamwork, and communication are crucial in the operating environment. You will act as a bridge between the patient, doctor, and surgical care touchpoints, collaborating with the surgeon and anesthesiologist as the information gatekeeper. This is a critical nursing role where intricacy, responsibility, and everyday extraordinary happens.

Requirements

• Current nursing license to practice in Louisiana and as defined by the Louisiana State Board of Nursing.
• Current American Heart Association BLS certification.

Nice To Haves

• Operating room experience

Responsibilities

• Prepare your patient for surgery, review patient history, and provide patient care and support including supplies needed, medicine administration, patient positioning, vital signs monitoring, and health assessments.
• Perform required clinical documentation and post-operative assessments.
• Monitor your patient after surgery for pain and/or complications and the surgery site for healing or infection following Joint Commission infection control and environment of care requirements.
• Performs CPR or other emergency measures if required.
• Collaborate to identify and meet the overall needs of patient care or when unable to complete assignments or perform tasks promptly, effectively, or safely.
• Maintain and advocate a safe environment for everyone.
• Ensure continuity of care, efficient throughput, consistent communications, and an exceptional experience for every patient.
• Initiate patient and family education on the operation and post-operation care as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level