RN Staff

Willis Knighton Health • Shreveport, LA

5d

About The Position

The RN Staff position performs specialized peri-operative nursing activities during the preoperative, intra-operative, and post-operative phases of surgical care for patients ranging from children to geriatric patients. The nurse works flexibly as a circulating nurse and may also work as a scrub nurse. Orientation is provided based on the candidate’s experience and comfort level. On-call duties are required.

Requirements

• Ability to work flexibly and in diverse nursing roles.
• Teamwork, basic leadership, and assessment skills.
• Ability to perform effectively in stressful and emergency situations.
• Knowledge of anatomy, physiology, operative techniques, critical thinking, and perioperative equipment and instrumentation.
• Willingness to learn and maturity to train in a fast-paced environment; new graduates may be trained.
• Availability for required on-call duties.

Nice To Haves

• Previous operative experience.
• Certification in operating room nursing (CNOR).

Responsibilities

• Perform peri-operative nursing activities during the preoperative, intra-operative, and post-operative phases of the surgical experience.
• Work as a circulating nurse and possibly as a scrub nurse.
• Respond effectively to stressful and emergency situations.
• Demonstrate teamwork, basic leadership, and assessment skills.
• Apply knowledge of anatomy, physiology, operative techniques, and perioperative equipment and instrumentation.

What This Job Offers

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