RN Staff - Surgery

St. Tammany Parish Hospital • Covington, LA

11d

About The Position

The Perioperative RN is responsible and accountable for a group of patients during a designated time frame, providing care through therapeutic use of self, the nursing process, the environment and instrumentation, and other health care team members. The nurse plans and directs care for every patient undergoing operative and invasive procedures and directs and supervises surgical team members.

The position is scheduled for 36 hours per week, working three days per week (Monday through Friday) from 6:15 a.m. to 6:45 p.m. Call is required, and the nurse must be able to work flexible shifts. When on call, the Perioperative RN must be available in-house within 30 minutes.

Requirements

• Graduate from an NLN-accredited school of nursing.
• Current Louisiana RN license.
• BLS certification required, or must be obtained during orientation.
• ALS certification required within six months of hire.
• Current BLS and ALS certifications must be from ILCOR-provided courses and include a manikin check-off.
• One year of Surgery RN experience required.
• Able to work flexible shifts and take call according to unit-specific standards.
• Good physical health; able to stand, sit, or walk for extended periods and lift at least 50 pounds.
• Able to work with a moderate level of noise.

Nice To Haves

• At least two years of Surgery RN experience preferred.
• Acute care facility surgery experience preferred.
• CNOR certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide and be accountable for care of a group of patients during a designated time frame.
• Plan and direct care for patients undergoing operative and invasive procedures.
• Direct and supervise surgical team members.
• Work flexible shifts and take call according to unit-specific standards.
• Be available in-house within 30 minutes when on call.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed