Perioperative Registered Nurse - OR Care & Education

CHRISTUS Health; Shreveport (LA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The CHRISTUS Health system seeks a competent Registered Nurse to deliver direct patient care in perioperative or similar clinical settings. The role emphasizes independent practice, nursing process, and ongoing professional development to manage contingencies and complex patient needs.

You will collaborate with the care team, administer therapies, document thoroughly, and educate patients and families according to care plans and protocols.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing preferred.
• 1 year of experience in the related nursing specialty preferred.
• All newly hired experienced RNs must attend New Nurses Orientation within the first 30 days of hire.
• New hires are precepted by a designated trained staff member and initial on-boarding requirements are validated through successful completion of the designated organizational entry competency validation and a Perioperative Department-specific competency validation.
• Completion of all annual competency verification requirements.
• Current ACLS certification required
• Current PALS certification required at CHILDRENS only

Responsibilities

• Provides nursing care utilizing the nursing process, including assessment, diagnosis, planning, intervention and evaluation for assigned patients.
• Administers medications and treatments using appropriate protocol; monitors side-effects and effectiveness.
• Documents patient history, symptoms, medication, and care given.
• Addresses learning needs and provides education to patients, family members and/or care givers; identifies issues and resources.

Skills

Nursing assessment

Patient education

Care coordination

Education

BSN preferred

Job description

The CHRISTUS Health system seeks a competent Registered Nurse to deliver direct patient care in perioperative or similar clinical settings. The role emphasizes independent practice, nursing process, and ongoing professional development to manage contingencies and complex patient needs.

You will collaborate with the care team, administer therapies, document thoroughly, and educate patients and families according to care plans and protocols.