Pre-Surgery RN - Part-Time Days | Impact & Growth

Woman's Hospital; St. George (LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 67,000; Part time

Job summary

The RN - Pre-Surgery Unit at Woman’s Hospital in Baton Rouge provides preoperative care and education to patients preparing for surgery, coordinating with surgeons, anesthesia, and the surgical team to ensure safety and readiness. The role emphasizes meticulous assessment and communication.

This part-time, day-shift position (8am–6pm, 2–3 shifts/week) offers a competitive hourly pay range ($30.49–$48.78) with differential opportunities.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited school of registered nursing
• Current licensure by the Louisiana State Board of Nursing
• Experience preferred, but not required

Responsibilities

• Assess, instruct & prepare patients prior to surgery
• Ensure that operative and informed consents are signed and correct
• Take and record vital statistics of patients to ensure readiness for surgical procedure
• Initiate IVs and ensure patients are informed about procedure
• Provide education and emotional support appropriate to age, culture, condition, and circumstance.
• Coordinates all aspects of nursing care with all disciplines of the surgical team to achieve defined patient outcomes.
• Maintains a safe environment by implementing technical and aseptic practice.
• Directs and assists in care and handling of state of the art supplies, equipment and instruments.
• Document care based on standards of care and practice, patient acuity, and/or clinical priority.
• Provide patient centric care in alignment with professional nursing practice standards, ANA Standards & the LA Nurse Practice Act.
• Perform other duties assigned by Department management according to policies and procedures and the mission of Woman's Hospital.

Education

Graduation from an accredited school of registered nursing

Job description

The RN - Pre-Surgery Unit at Woman’s Hospital in Baton Rouge provides preoperative care and education to patients preparing for surgery, coordinating with surgeons, anesthesia, and the surgical team to ensure safety and readiness. The role emphasizes meticulous assessment and communication.

This part-time, day-shift position (8am–6pm, 2–3 shifts/week) offers a competitive hourly pay range ($30.49–$48.78) with differential opportunities.