Registered Nurse 1-2 (Operating Room)

Lallie Kemp Regional Medical Center; Independence (LA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Lallie Kemp Regional Medical Center is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN 1-2) to join the operating room team in Independence, LA. The role requires current Louisiana RN licensure and BLS/ACLS certification. The position includes on-call duties with salary paid hourly.

The RN must ensure accurate patient verification, chart completion, and collaboration with surgeons and anesthesia staff. Career progression may shift between RN 1 and RN 2 based on experience and department needs.

Qualifications

• Current LA State RN licensure is required.
• Valid BLS and ACLS certification from the American Heart Association are required.

Responsibilities

• Identify patient and verify chart and procedure site.
• Plan, implement and evaluate the patient care plan in the OR; supervise staff.
• Assist surgeon and anesthetist; ensure proper technique and safety.
• Report any changes in patient condition.
• Circulating Nurse: prepare room, gather supplies, review chart and records.
• Scrub Nurse: prepare equipment and packs; maintain counts.

Skills

RN licensure

BLS certification

ACLS certification

Education

Louisiana RN license

Job description

Job Duties:

• 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

• RN 1 - Starting Salary is $24.57/per hour worked, Shift Diffs and On-Call Pay.
• RN 2 - Starting Salary is $27.00/per hour worked, Shift Diffs and On-Call Pay.

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

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.

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.

Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.

Contact Information:

Sonia Johnson HR Analyst

Lallie Kemp Medical Center Human Resources

52579 HWY 51 South

Independence, LA 70443

Direct: 985-878-1384