PRE-OP RN - PRN (38109)

Surgical Specialty Center Of Baton Rouge; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

Surgical Specialty Center of Baton Rouge in Baton Rouge, LA seeks a Registered Nurse for pre-operative and pain management care. The role requires delivering age-appropriate nursing, planning and documenting care, and coordinating with the surgical team to achieve patient outcomes.

Candidates should have 2-year nursing education and an active LA RN license with BLS/ACLS/PALS certifications. PRN position with responsibilities across pediatric to geriatric patients.

Qualifications

• Completion of an approved nursing program and current RN licensure.
• 1–2 years of department-specific experience preferred.
• BLS, ACLS and PALS certifications are required.

Responsibilities

• The RN will assess, plan, implement, evaluate and document nursing care for pre-operative or pain management patients.
• Provide age-specific care for pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients in the pre-op environment.
• Coordinate nursing care with the pre-operative and pain management team to achieve outcomes.
• Maintain a safe environment for patients and family.
• Educate patients' families about their care plan.
• Demonstrate excellent customer service with patients, families, staff and physicians.
• Comply with Louisiana State Board of Nursing and ASPAN guidelines and center policies.

Skills

Patient care

Assessment

Documentation

Team collaboration

Communication

Education

2 Year Degree

LA RN Licensure

BLS Certification

Tools

BLS

ACLS

PALS

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Surgical Specialty Center of Baton Rouge - Baton Rouge, LA 70810

Education Level: 2 Year Degree

Travel Percentage: None

Job Shift: Any

Job Category: Nursing

PRN position.

Purpose

The Registered Nurse assumes responsibility and accountability for patients admitted for surgical or pain management procedures.

Responsibilities

• The Registered Nurse will posses the ability to assess, plan, implement, evaluate and accurately document nursing care for the pre-operative or pain management patient in the pre-op unit.
• The Registered Nurse will provide age-specific care for the pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patient population in the pre-op environment.
• Coordinates all aspects of nursing care with all disciplines of the pre-operative and pain management team to achieve defined patient outcomes.
• Provides safe environment for patients and family.
• The Registered Nurse must possess the skill to provide appropriate education to the patient’s family regarding their individualized plan of care.
• Displays excellent customer service skills when interacting with patients, families, co-workers and physicians.
• Practices within the guidelines of Louisiana State Board of Nursing Nurse Practice Act and ASPAN guidelines.
• Complies with the policy and procedures set forth by the Surgical Specialty Center of Baton Rouge and all applicable regulatory bodies.

QualificationsEducation

Completion of an approved nursing program, as evident by current RN licensure.

Experience

1-2 years of department-specific experience preferred.

Required Licenses and Certifications

• Current LA Registered Nurse license
• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• A.C.L.S. (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
• P.A.L.S. (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)