Operating Room Nurse — Compassionate Care & Team Player

LCMC Health; Marrero (LA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

LCMC Health in Louisiana seeks a skilled surgical nurse to join the operating room team. You will prepare patients for surgery, review history, assist with care, and ensure accurate documentation.

You will collaborate with surgeons and anesthesiologists, monitor patients, manage postop needs, and educate families. A Louisiana nursing license and BLS are required; OR experience is preferred. Day shift at West Jefferson Medical Center.

Qualifications

• Current nursing license to practice in Louisiana and as defined by the Louisiana State Board of Nursing.
• Current American Heart Association BLS certification.
• Operating room experience (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Prepare patient for surgery, review patient history, and provide patient care and support including supplies needed, medicine administration, patient positioning, vitals signs monitoring, and health assessments.
• Perform required clinical documentation and post-operative assessments.
• Monitor patient after surgery for pain and/or complications and the surgical site for healing or infection.
• Performs CPR or other emergency measures if required.
• Collaborate to identify and meet the overall needs of patient care or when unable to complete assignments or perform tasks promptly, effectively, or safely.
• Maintain and advocate a safe environment for everyone.
• Ensure continuity of care, efficient throughput, and exceptional experience for every patient.
• Initiate patient and family education on operation and post-operation care as required.

Skills

Surgical nursing

Patient care

Teamwork

Communication

Job description

LCMC Health in Louisiana seeks a skilled surgical nurse to join the operating room team. You will prepare patients for surgery, review history, assist with care, and ensure accurate documentation.

You will collaborate with surgeons and anesthesiologists, monitor patients, manage postop needs, and educate families. A Louisiana nursing license and BLS are required; OR experience is preferred. Day shift at West Jefferson Medical Center.