RN OR FT w/ Call

LCMC Health; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health services provider in New Orleans is seeking a dedicated surgical nurse. The ideal candidate will be responsible for preparing patients for surgery, monitoring post-operative care, and collaborating with a surgical team. A current Louisiana nursing license and BLS certification are required. Join us in a role that makes a real difference in patient lives.

Qualifications

• Current nursing license to practice in Louisiana as defined by the Louisiana State Board of Nursing.
• Current American Heart Association BLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for surgery and review patient history.
• Monitor patients post-surgery for complications.
• Collaborate on patient care needs and maintain a safe environment.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Teamwork

Compassion

Education

Current nursing license in Louisiana

American Heart Association BLS certification

Job description

When you got your first “Operation” game as a kid, you knew that being part of a surgical team was somewhere in your future. Fast forward a few years and some nursing education, you understand that your obligation to your patient’s care before, during, and after surgery is important to your surgical nursing role and it’s so much more fulfilling than a game. No doubt your expert technical skills are paramount, but you also understand that teamwork and communication are key tools in the operating environment. As the bridge between the patient, doctor, and surgical care touchpoints, you embrace your role as the information gatekeeper collaborating with the surgeon and anesthesiologist.

We think you’re kind of cool and would like to welcome you to the real deal operating room as a surgical nurse where intricacy, responsibility, and everyday extraordinary happens. You’re going to love it here. And we know that there’s no one like you.

Your experiences, your knowledge, your skills, your empathy, your compassion, your personality, all of it adds up to you. And we’re excited to get to know you and find out what you will bring to this critical nursing role.

Your Everyday

Prepare your patient for surgery, review patient history, and provide patient care and support including supplies needed, medicine administration, patient positioning, vital signs monitoring, and health assessments.

Perform required clinical documentation and post‑operative assessments.

Monitor your patient after surgery for pain and/or complications and the surgery site for healing or infection following Joint Commission infection control and environment of care requirements.

Performs CPR or other emergency measures if required.

Collaborate to identify and meet the overall needs of patient care or when unable to complete assignments or perform tasks promptly, effectively, or safely.

Maintain and advocate a safe environment for everyone.

Ensure continuity of care, efficient throughput, consistent communications, and an exceptional experience for every patient.

Initiate patient and family education on the operation and post‑operation care as required.

Must‑Haves

Minimum

• Current nursing license to practice in Louisiana and as defined by the Louisiana State Board of Nursing.
• Current American Heart Association BLS certification.

Seniority level: Not applicable

Employment type: Full‑time

Job function: Health Care Provider; Industries: Hospitals and Health Care

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