Perioperative Registered Nurse | OR Care & ACLS/PALS

CHRISTUS Health; Shreveport (LA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

CHRISTUS Health in Shreveport, LA is seeking a competent RN who works independently in a perioperative or similar clinical setting, delivering routine and complex care with long-range planning in mind. The role involves delegating appropriately to team members to manage the clinical situation.

Requirements include a BSN with preferred experience in perioperative nursing, plus BLS, ACLS and PALS certifications. Orientation within 30 days and a perioperative residency are encouraged for new hires.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing preferred.
• 1 year of experience in the related nursing specialty preferred.
• New Nurses Orientation within first 30 days of hire.
• Perioperative RN Residency or OR/Perioperative experience preferred.
• ACLS and PALS certifications are required.

Responsibilities

• Meets the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
• Provide nursing care utilizing the nursing process: assessment, diagnosis, planning, intervention and evaluation.
• Address complex psychological, emotional, cultural, and social needs of patients and families.
• Administer medications and treatments; monitor side-effects and effectiveness.
• Document patient history, symptoms, medication, and care given.
• Assess learning needs and provide education to patients, family and/or caregivers.

Skills

Nursing process

Leadership

Patient education

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Job description

CHRISTUS Health in Shreveport, LA is seeking a competent RN who works independently in a perioperative or similar clinical setting, delivering routine and complex care with long-range planning in mind. The role involves delegating appropriately to team members to manage the clinical situation.

Requirements include a BSN with preferred experience in perioperative nursing, plus BLS, ACLS and PALS certifications. Orientation within 30 days and a perioperative residency are encouraged for new hires.