Neuro Perioperative RN - On-Call Leader

St. Tammany Health System; Covington (LA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Tammany Health System in Covington, LA, is seeking a Perioperative RN to provide care for patients undergoing operative and invasive procedures. The RN will plan and direct patient care and supervise the surgical team.

The role requires NLN-accredited nursing education, LA RN license, and BLS/ALS certifications, with CNOR preferred. Shifts are Monday–Friday 6:15a–2:45p with call for weekends and holidays; in-house availability within 30 minutes when on call is required.

Qualifications

• Graduate from a NLN accredited school of nursing; current LA RN license; BLS required or obtained during orientation; ALS required within 6 months of hire; able to work flexible shifts and take call according to unit specific standards.
• Current BLS and ALS certifications through ILCOR-provided courses (e.g., AHA, Red Cross) and must include a manikin check off.

Responsibilities

• The Perioperative RN is accountable for planning & directing the care of every patient undergoing operative & invasive procedures.
• The Perioperative RN directs & supervises the surgical team members.

Skills

Nursing process

Supervising surgical team

Perioperative care

Education

NLN-accredited nursing school

Job description

St. Tammany Health System in Covington, LA, is seeking a Perioperative RN to provide care for patients undergoing operative and invasive procedures. The RN will plan and direct patient care and supervise the surgical team.

The role requires NLN-accredited nursing education, LA RN license, and BLS/ALS certifications, with CNOR preferred. Shifts are Monday–Friday 6:15a–2:45p with call for weekends and holidays; in-house availability within 30 minutes when on call is required.