RN OR Limited Assignment Days

LCMC Health • New Orleans, LA

7d • Onsite

About The Position

This role is for a surgical nurse where intricacy, responsibility, and everyday extraordinary happens. The nurse will be a part of a surgical team, understanding the importance of patient care before, during, and after surgery. The role requires expert technical skills, teamwork, and communication. The nurse acts as a bridge between the patient, doctor, and surgical care touchpoints, collaborating with the surgeon and anesthesiologist.

Requirements

• Current nursing license to practice in Louisiana and as defined by the Louisiana State Board of Nursing.
• Current American Heart Association BLS certification.
• A minimum of 1-year professional nursing experience is required for per diem, Flex-PRN positions.

Nice To Haves

• Operating room experience

Responsibilities

• Prepare 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 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

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed