Operating Room Registered Nurse - STHS Surgery Center

St. Tammany Health System; Covington (LA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Tammany Health System in Covington is looking for a fulltime Operating Room Nurse responsible for the care of patients undergoing surgical procedures. The position requires supervising surgical staff and providing a therapeutic environment for patient care.

Applicants must be a graduate from an NLN accredited nursing school and hold a current RN license in Louisiana, along with required certifications. The role demands physical stamina and the ability to lift at least 50 pounds.

Qualifications

• Current Louisiana RN license is required.
• Flexibility to work various shifts is necessary.
• Physical ability to lift at least 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Provide care for patients in the Operating Room.
• Supervise activities of Surgical Techs and other staff.
• Plan and direct care for patients undergoing procedures.

Skills

Operating Room experience

BLS certification

PALS certification

ALS certification

Education

Graduate from NLN accredited school of nursing

Tools

Manikin for certification check

Job description

At St. Tammany Health System, delivering world‑class healthcare close to home is our goal. That means we are committed to attracting and retaining the very best professionals for every position in our health system. We believe the pristine beauty of St. Tammany Parish adds to our attractive compensation package. The health system is nestled in the heart of Covington on the north shore of Lake Pontchartrain. It is a peaceful, scenic, community‑oriented area with an abundance of amenities to suit every taste.

Job Description And Position Requirements

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 32

Scheduled weekly hours: 32 (FULLTIME & PRN AVAILABLE)

WORK SHIFT: (Monday‑Friday) 6:30am‑3:00pm with rotating late assignments. No nights, no call, no holidays, no weekends.

JOB SUMMARY

Responsible and accountable for a group of patients during a designated time frame and to provide care for these patients via therapeutic use of self, the nursing process, the environment/equipment, and other health care team members.

Operating Room

Supervises the activities of Surgical Techs, Schedulers and OR Assistants. The perioperative nurse is accountable for planning and directing the care of every patient undergoing operative and invasive procedures. The perioperative nurse directs and supervises the surgical team members.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Graduate from NLN accredited school of nursing. Current Louisiana RN license and current BLS, PALS 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. Able to work flexible shifts and take call according to unit specific standards. Ability to work flexibility shifts.

Preferred Qualifications

One (1) year Operating Room experience preferred. CNOR preferred if working in the Operating Room.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Must possess good physical health. Some requirements include but are not limited to standing, sitting or walking for long periods of time. Lifting at least 50 pounds is required. Must be able to work with a moderate level of noise.

Physical Effort required:

• Constant (67%-100%) - handling/feeling, talking, hearing, seeing
• Frequently (34%-66%) - reaching, lifting, carrying, pushing/pulling, stooping, crouching
• Occasionally (1%-33%) - climbing (stairs, ladders, etc.), balancing, crawling

Contact Information

Jennifer Saint, HR Talent Partner

Talent Acquisition - Human Resources

EMPLOYMENT

Each St. Tammany Health System staff member is expected to conduct himself or herself according to our mission, vision and values. Please take time to review those expectations before applying for employment. If you feel you are unable to demonstrate those characteristics, we respectfully request that you do not proceed with the application process.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

St. Tammany Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer. St. Tammany Health System is committed to equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability status, genetic information or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.