RN - Surgery Center (Pre-Op/Post-Op) Per Diem

St. Tammany Parish Hospital • Covington, LA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Responsible and accountable for a group of patients during a designated time and to provide care to these patients via therapeutic use of self, the nursing process, the environment/instrumentation, and other health care team members. The peri anesthesia nurse is accountable for planning and directing the pre-operative and post-operative care of every patient undergoing operative and invasive procedures.

Requirements

• Current Louisiana RN License
• Graduate of a NLN accredited school of nursing
• Current BLS and ALS certifications through any International Liaison Committee on Resuscitation (ILCOR) provided courses such as but not limited to: Ochsner Health System, American Heart Association, and American Red Cross. The ILCOR course must include a manikin check off.
• PALS certification required within 6 months of hire through any International Liaison Committee on Resuscitation (ILCOR) provided courses such as but not limited to: Ochsner Health System, American Heart Association, and American Red Cross. The ILCOR course must include a manikin check off.
• Ability to work flexible shifts
• Ability to float to Pre-Op/Post-Op Department as needed/assigned

Nice To Haves

• Two (2) years current medical-surgical, critical care or same day surgery experience preferred
• Pediatric experience preferred
• PACU experience preferred or cross-trained within 6 months of hire

Responsibilities

• Provide care to patients via therapeutic use of self, the nursing process, the environment/instrumentation, and other health care team members.
• Plan and direct the pre-operative and post-operative care of every patient undergoing operative and invasive procedures.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree