Perioperative RN – OR Care Specialist

CHRISTUS Health; Shreveport (LA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

CHRISTUS Health in Louisiana is seeking a competent perioperative RN to practice in a fast-paced setting. The role involves independent nursing care, from assessment to evaluation, with appropriate delegation to other care providers to manage clinical situations.

The position requires a BSN (preferred), 1 year perioperative experience, and current BLS/ACLS/PALS certifications. RN license in Louisiana or a compact license is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing is preferred.
• 1 year of experience in the related nursing specialty preferred.
• Current ACLS certification required
• Current PALS certification required
• BLS required
• RN License in state of employment or compact
• 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.
• Perioperative RN Residency, or recently practicing in an OR/Perioperative Setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
• Provides nursing care utilizing the nursing process: assessment, diagnosis, planning, intervention and evaluation for assigned patients.
• Addresses increasingly complex psychological, emotional, cultural, and social needs of patient and families in accordance with their level of practice.
• Administers medications and treatments using appropriate protocol; monitors side-effects and effectiveness.
• Documents patient history, symptoms, medication, and care given.
• Educates patients, family members and/or care givers; identifies issues and resources.

Education

Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing, preferred

Job description

CHRISTUS Health in Louisiana is seeking a competent perioperative RN to practice in a fast-paced setting. The role involves independent nursing care, from assessment to evaluation, with appropriate delegation to other care providers to manage clinical situations.

The position requires a BSN (preferred), 1 year perioperative experience, and current BLS/ACLS/PALS certifications. RN license in Louisiana or a compact license is required.