RN

West Calcasieu Cameron Hospital Corporation; Sulphur (LA); In loco; USD 65.000 - 90.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

West Calcasieu Cameron Hospital Corporation in Sulphur, LA seeks a Registered Nurse (RN) in Surgery to provide direct patient care before, during, and after procedures. The role emphasizes patient assessment, monitoring, accurate documentation, advocacy, and collaboration with surgeons, anesthesia providers, surgical technologists, and the broader team.

The RN maintains a safe perioperative environment, adheres to infection control standards, and strives for positive outcomes across the entire

Competenze

• Graduate of accredited nursing program and active Louisiana RN license or temporary permit.
• BLS within 30 days of direct patient care; ACLS within 90 days; PALS within 12 months.
• Experience in Surgical Services preferred (1 year).
• Oral and written communication skills; computer literacy; compassionate interpersonal abilities.

Mansioni

• Provide direct patient care before, during, and after surgical procedures.
• Assess, monitor, and document patient status; advocate for patients.
• Coordinate care with surgeons, anesthesia providers, surgical technologists and the healthcare team.
• Maintain a safe perioperative environment and ensure infection control standards.

Conoscenze

Oral and written communication skills

Computer skills

Compassion

Empathy

Respect

Integrity

Good judgment

Team player

Formazione

Nursing degree (RN)

RN license (Louisiana)

BLS certification

ACLS certification

PALS certification

Descrizione del lavoro

The Registered Nurse (RN) in Surgery provides direct patient care before, during, and after surgical procedures. Responsibilities include patient assessment, monitoring, documentation, patient advocacy, and coordination of care with surgeons, anesthesia providers, surgical technologists, and other healthcare team members. The RN is responsible for maintaining a safe surgical environment, ensuring compliance with infection control standards, and promoting positive patient outcomes throughout the perioperative process.

I. POSITION SPECIFICATIONS

1. Educational Requirements
   • Graduate of accredited school of nursing
   • Maintains valid R.N. Louisiana licensee or temporary permit
   • BLS within 30 days after 1st shift of direct patient care. ACLS within 90 days after 1st shift. PALS within 12 months after 1st shift.
2. Experience Requirements
   • Experience in Surgical Services area, preferably at least one year.
3. Special Requirements
   • Oral and written communication skills
   • Computer skills
   • Possesses personal qualities such as: kindness, empathy, understanding, respect, good judgment, integrity, loyalty, a sense of humor, and an ability to relate to people in a compassionate manner.

II. JOB RELATED HAZARDS

• Able to walk three miles per shift
• Able to care for patients with infectious diseases
• Able to administer aerosol medications
• Able to assume the following positions occasionally, 0-33% of workday, sitting, kneeling, reaching overhead. Lifting, carry, pushing 100 feet, pulling 100 feet (25-50+ lbs.).
• Must be able to assume the following positions frequently 33-66% of workday standing, walking, stooping crouching, lifting 0-25 lbs.
• May come into contact with communicable disease, unpleasant odors and hazardous materials.
• Potential for increased stress level
• Potential for exposure to: combative, violent, and abusive patient behaviors.