OR Nurse: Surgical Care, Teamwork & Patient Prep

LCMC Health; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

LCMC Health in New Orleans, LA, seeks an experienced Surgical Nurse to join the operating room team. You will prepare patients for surgery, review history, administer medications, position patients, monitor vital signs, and perform post-operative assessments. You will collaborate with surgeons and anesthesiologists to ensure safe, efficient care and proper documentation.

Must hold a current Louisiana nursing license and BLS cert. OR experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Teamwork and communication are key tools in the operating environment.
• Provide patient care including supplies, medicine administration, and post-operative assessments.
• Monitor patient after surgery for pain/complications and ensure safety and infection control.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patient for surgery and review history.
• Provide patient care and post-operative support.
• Collaborate with surgeon and anesthesiologist to coordinate care.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Patient care

Vital signs monitoring

Education

Louisiana RN license

Job description

LCMC Health in New Orleans, LA, seeks an experienced Surgical Nurse to join the operating room team. You will prepare patients for surgery, review history, administer medications, position patients, monitor vital signs, and perform post-operative assessments. You will collaborate with surgeons and anesthesiologists to ensure safe, efficient care and proper documentation.

Must hold a current Louisiana nursing license and BLS cert. OR experience is preferred.