Registered Nurse 1-2 (Operating Room)

State of Louisiana; Independence (LA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Lallie Kemp Regional Medical Center in Independence, LA, seeks a Registered Nurse 1-2 for the Operating Room. The role involves direct patient care, collaborating with surgeons and anesthesiologists, and ensuring procedural readiness.

The RN 1-2 position offers on-call duties with salary depending on the level, with RN1 and RN2 pay scales described. LA licensure and certifications are required.

Qualifications

• Valid Louisiana RN license or multi-state compact to practice.
• Current BLS certification.
• ACLS certification required.
• Experience in operating room nursing preferred.
• On-call availability as scheduled.

Responsibilities

• Identify patient and verify chart and procedure site.
• Plan, implement, and evaluate patient care in the OR.
• Assist surgeon and anesthesia staff as needed.
• Circulating nurse: prepare room and manage charts.
• Scrub nurse: prepare equipment and assist with counts.
• Maintain sterile technique and equipment readiness.
• Participate in policy updates and mandatory trainings.

Skills

Patient care

Team collaboration

On-call readiness

Education

Louisiana RN license or multi-state compact

BLS certification

ACLS certification

Job description

About This Job

Lallie Kemp Regional Medical Center is seeking a Registered Nurse 1-2 to join our dedicated healthcare team. Lallie Kemp Regional Medical Center is a 24-bed acute care critical access hospital serving the Florida Parishes region of Southeast Louisiana. We offer a wide range of services including general surgery and a 24-hour emergency department. At Lallie Kemp Regional Medical Center, we are able to bring you a wide range of services close to home, provided by a network of board certified physicians.

This Registered Nurse 1-2 position is located in the Operating Room.

Minimum Qualifications

Possession of a current Louisiana Registered Nurse license or a temporary permit or multi‑state license issued by a Nursing Licensure Compact (NLC/eNLC) state to practice as a registered nurse.

Job Duties

Job Duties and Other Information

• Identifies patient properly and verifies completeness of chart and procedure site.
• Plans, implements, and evaluates patient care plan to meet the individualized needs of the patient. Supervises and directs patient care and personnel in a single operating room.
• Provide assistance to surgeon and anesthetist as necessary. Ensures proper technique and practices are maintained.
• Reports any change in the patient's condition.
• Circulating Nurse: Identifies needed supplies and equipment to prepare room for patient and procedure. Assesses and meets the patient's individual physical, safety, and emotional needs. Assures completion of the patient's chart, OR records, and charge slips.
• Scrub Nurse: Prepares equipment and packs for use in the procedure.

Scrubs, gowns, and gloves self and other team members for the procedure. Handles instruments and packs correctly and ensures their proper functioning. Participates in all required counts.

• Assist with annual review and revision of departmental policy and procedure manual.
• Attend Educational In-Services, Mandatory Training and Annual Review as required by hospital policy and procedure, or deemed necessary by supervisor. Any and all other duties as assigned to include ensuring departmental coverage.

Position Specific Details

Work Location: This RN 1-2 position is located in the Operating Room.

Work Schedule: The shift schedule will be determined by the Department Manager and the incumbent must be available to work on-call as needed.

Career Progression: As part of a Career Progression Group, vacancies may be filled from this recruitment as a Registered Nurse 1 or 2 depending on the level of experience of the selected applicant(s).

Compensation: The following is the rate for the RN 1 or 2 Vacancy within the Operating Room:

• RN 1 – Starting Salary is $24.57/per hour worked, Shift Diffs and On-Call Pay.
• RN 2 – Starting Salary is a Special Entrance Rate (SER) of $27.00/per hour worked, Shift Diffs and On-Call Pay.

Incumbent Certifications: The incumbent shall possess and maintain a current LA State RN licensure, a valid BLS and ACLS certification from the American Heart Association.

Contact Information

Sonia Johnson HR Analyst

Lallie Kemp Medical Center Human Resources

52579 HWY 51 South

Independence, LA 70443

Direct: 985-878-1384

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