OR Team Lead (Ortho) – STHS Surgery Center

St. Tammany Health System; Covington (LA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Tammany Health System in Covington, LA is seeking an experienced OR Team Leader to oversee perioperative services across orthopedics, ENT, GYN, and other lines.

You will supervise staff, coordinate cases, manage equipment and education, ensure quality care and core measures, and act as liaison with physicians and the Surgical Center Management team. The role requires active leadership, perioperative experience, and a commitment to patient safety in a community hospital setting.

Qualifications

• LA RN license with perioperative/intraoperative experience (2+ years).
• Current BLS and ALS certifications through ILCOR-provided courses.
• ILCOR course must include a manikin check off.
• Two years OR orthopedic specialty experience and 1 year leadership preferred.

Responsibilities

• Staff and case coordination across surgical service lines (Ortho, ENT, GYN, etc.).
• Education, competency, and maintenance of preference cards; quality care and core measures.
• Coordinate and supervise perioperative nursing interventions; liaise with physicians and management.

Skills

RN Licensure

BLS Certification

ALS Certification

ILCOR Courses

Orthopedic OR Experience

Leadership Experience

Education

BSN preferred

CNOR preferred

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: 40

Work Shift: (Monday-Friday) 6:30am-3:00pm

Summary of the Job

The Registered Nurse OR Team Leader is responsible for assigned surgical service specialty lines such as, Ortho, ENT, GYN, etc. The assigned service lines may change based on the demand, growth, and/or complexity of the service line. Accountable for staff & case coordination, efficiency, product & equipment management, education & competency, preference cards, quality care, and core measures.

Assists with implementing and evaluating nursing interventions by coordinating, delegating, and supervising the care provided by the healthcare team. Facilitates problem resolution and collaborates with the STHS Surgery Center Management team, Director of STHS Surgery Center OR, and other supervisory staff. The OR Team Leader is the direct contact to the physicians, their First Assistants, and Practitioners. Provides direct and indirect care of the perioperative patients.

Minimum Qualifications

• Current LA RN Licensure with a minimum two (2) years of experience of the perioperative and intraoperative processes.
• Current BLS 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.
• Two years OR orthopedic specialty experience required and at least 1 year leadership experience (charge nurse or greater) preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

• Specialty Team Leader experience preferred with an acute care organization.
• Management/Supervisory experience preferred.
• CNOR preferred.
• BSN preferred.

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

Contact Information

Jennifer Saint, HR Talent Partner

Talent Acquisition - Human Resources

EMPLOYMENT

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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.