Registered Nurse 1-2 (Operating Room)

Grambling State University; Independence (LA); On-site; USD 51,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift differential

Domicile Pay

On-Call Pay

Job summary

Lallie Kemp Regional Medical Center in Independence, LA is seeking a Registered Nurse 1-2 to join the Operating Room team. This 24-bed acute care hospital serves the Florida Parishes region and provides general surgery and a 24-hour emergency department, with a network of board certified physicians.

The RN must hold a Louisiana RN license (or temporary permit/multi-state NLC/eNLC), with BLS and ACLS. Responsibilities include circulating and scrub nurse duties, assisting surgeons, maintaining OR

Qualifications

• Louisiana RN license or valid compact license (NLC/eNLC) from LA state.
• BLS and ACLS certifications required.
• Experience in operating room settings is preferred.
• Availability for on-call work as needed.

Responsibilities

• Identify patient and verify chart and procedure site.
• Plan, implement, and evaluate patient care in the OR and supervise personnel.
• Assist surgeon and anesthetist, ensure proper technique.
• Circulating Nurse: prepare room, supplies, and records.
• Scrub Nurse: assist with instruments, counts, and equipment.
• Assist with policy reviews and mandatory training as required by hospital policy.

Skills

OR Experience

Education

Louisiana RN license

BLS Certification

ACLS Certification

Job description

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.

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.

The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.

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: The following is the starting rate for the RN 1 and Special Entrance Rate (SER) for the RN 2 within the Operating Room:

• RN 1 – Starting Salary is $24.57/per hour. This position is also eligible for Shift Differential , Domicile Pay and On-Call Pay.
• RN 2 – Starting Salary is $27.00/per hour. This position is also eligible for Shift Differential, Domicile Pay 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.

Contact Information:

For further information about this vacancy please contact:

Sonia Johnson HR Analyst

Lallie Kemp Medical Center Human Resources

52579 HWY 51 South

Independence, LA 70443

Direct: 985-878-1384

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