Surgery RN - Neuro Team

St. Tammany Health System • Covington, LA

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About The Position

The Surgery 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 Perioperative RN plans and directs care for patients undergoing operative and invasive procedures and directs and supervises surgical team members.

This is a neuro nurse position scheduled Monday through Friday, 6:15 a.m. to 2:45 p.m. Call is required, and the Perioperative RN must be able to be in-house within 30 minutes while on call. The role requires flexibility to work shifts and take call according to unit-specific standards.

Requirements

• Graduate from an NLN-accredited school of nursing.
• Hold a current Louisiana RN license.
• Have BLS certification, or obtain it during orientation.
• Obtain ALS certification within six months of hire.
• Hold current BLS and ALS certifications through ILCOR-provided courses; the course must include a manikin check-off.
• Have at least one year of Surgery RN experience.
• Be able to work flexible shifts and take call according to unit-specific standards.
• Possess good physical health and be able to stand, sit, or walk for long periods.
• Be able to lift at least 50 pounds and work with a moderate level of noise.
• Be able to perform frequent lifting, carrying, pushing/pulling, stooping, and crouching; and occasional climbing, balancing, and crawling.

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 for 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