RN Surgery

Opelousas General Health System•Opelousas, LA

About The Position

This full-time Surgery position provides direct nursing care under the direction of the Surgical Services Manager. The nurse uses the nursing process, performs technical nursing functions, and upholds professional nursing standards while caring for patients from infant through geriatric age. The role includes operating-room nursing and pre-operative, intra-operative, and post-operative care.

Requirements

Associate degree in Nursing.
LSBN Registered Nurse license.
CPR certification.
Current knowledge of clinical practice.
Ability to operate and handle many kinds of complex equipment.
Ability to demonstrate clinical competence and maintain current knowledge in caring for adolescent through geriatric patients.
Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
Knowledge of professional nursing theory, principles, techniques, and practice; scientific principles and nursing research; medication preparation, administration, and actions; treatments and medical procedures; counseling and teaching techniques; and medical equipment as it relates to patient care.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Nursing.
ACLS certification.
PALS certification.
One year of RN experience.
CNOR certification.

Responsibilities

Use the nursing process as the basis for nursing care.
Provide direct patient care in accordance with operating-room nursing practice.
Perform professional nursing functions in pre-operative, intra-operative, and post-operative care.
Document and maintain data in patient records.
Maintain a safe environment.
Apply basic teaching and learning concepts to patient education.
Provide life support.
Act as a patient advocate.
Cooperate as a member of the nursing unit, department, and overall hospital team.
Participate in performance improvement.
Delegate and/or supervise aspects of care to team members and review completion.
Perform related work as required.
Communicate pertinent data to appropriate parties.
Maintain patient confidentiality.
Conduct oneself effectively in stressful situations.
Approach distressed patients, families, and visitors in a calm, professional manner.
Collaborate with physicians and nurses to devise individualized patient care plans.
Assess and manage patient populations appropriately and provide suitable interventions.
Administer intravenous medications and/or parenteral nutrition.
Administer blood products and evaluate patient response.