RN - Operating Room - Days - PRN

Woman's Hospital; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Woman’s Hospital in Baton Rouge, LA, is looking for a registered nurse to join our surgical team. You'll work with leading-edge technology, test your skills, and contribute to delivering exceptional patient care in a Magnet-designated environment.

Requirements include graduation from an accredited nursing program, Louisiana RN licensure, and a minimum of one year as an RN; two years in the OR is preferred. PRN shifts are available with 12-hour or 8-hour options, and pay ranges from $30.49 to

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited school of registered nursing is required.
• Current licensure by the Louisiana State Board of Nursing is required.
• One year minimum experience as an RN is required; two years in OR preferred.
• Certification in the area preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs assessment of the individual patient and procedure.
• Identify patient needs and determine priorities for care through assessment, planning, intervention and evaluation.
• 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.

Skills

Communication

Team Collaboration

Patient Care

Education

RN program graduation

Job description

Woman’s surgical team puts you alongside some of the brightest minds in medicine, where you’ll work with leading-edge technology, test your skills and knowledge, and change the world of health care. Woman’s offers the unique opportunity of staffing two RNs per OR suite/case. This practice contributes to the delivery of the exceptional care our patients expect and are accustomed to receiving; and, is a practice that sets Woman’s apart from our competitors.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited school of registered nursing is required
• Current licensure by the Louisiana State Board of Nursing is required
• One year minimum experience as an RN is required and a minimum of two years of experience in an Operating Room as an RN is highly preferred
• Certification in the area preferred

Responsibilities of the position include but are not limited to:

• Performs assessment of the individual patient and procedure.
• Identify patient needs and determine priorities for care through assessment, planning, intervention and evaluation.
• 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.

Hours

PRN; required to work a minimum of one shift per week.

Monday - Friday; 12 hour shift (6:30a-7p) or 8 hour shift (6:30a-3p)

No call required.

Pay

$30.49 - $48.78 base pay plus PRN and applicable shift differentials

A Work Experience With Purpose

Woman’s is one of the largest specialty hospitals for women and infants in the United States. We are recognized throughout the country for our innovative programs, and we pride ourselves in surpassing the expectations of those we serve. Providing exceptional patient care and creating exceptional patient experiences are at the center of what we do at Woman’s. Our team consistently exceeds state and national benchmarks for patient satisfaction.

Our employees, organizational culture, mission, vision, values, and benefits make Woman’s a best place to work. In fact, for the 17th year in a row, Woman’s has been recognized as a Best Place to Work by Modern Healthcare – making us the only healthcare organization to earn the distinction every year since the program’s inception. We are proud of the level of care our staff provides to our patients and each other.

For nurses right out of school to those with more experience, Woman’s is the right career choice if you’re looking for purpose and meaning – to share your passion and compassion to care for others. Your nursing career is as important to us as it is to the patients you will care for every day.

• Advanced care: We invest in delivering the highest quality care to our entire community. It’s our priority.
• Your voice matters: As an ANCC designated Magnet organization, nursing at Woman’s is focused on inclusive decision‑making and shared governance. You can help make us better every day.
• Grow with us: When you get better, so do we. Professional development is a part of our culture. We offer:
  • In‑depth Training and Orientation Period
  • Transition to Practice Program
  • Career Ladder Program
  • Tuition and Certification Reimbursement
  • Paid Hurst Review and NCLEX Reimbursement for New Grads

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity and inclusion at Woman’s Hospital. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, national origin, gender identity and/or expression, marital status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.