Surgery RN (PRN)

St. Tammany Health System; Covington (LA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Tammany Health System is seeking a Perioperative RN in Covington, Louisiana. You will be responsible for patient care during surgical procedures, directing surgical teams, and ensuring compliance with health protocols.

The role requires at least one year of Surgery RN experience, a current LA RN license, and certification in BLS and ALS. Applicants must be flexible regarding shift times and on-call availability.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited nursing school; must hold a valid LA RN license.
• Must have BLS and obtain ALS within 6 months of hire.
• At least 1 year of Surgery RN experience required.

Responsibilities

• Accountable for patient care during operative and invasive procedures.
• Direct and supervise surgical team members.
• Plan and direct care for patients.

Skills

Flexibility to work shifts

Surgery RN experience

BLS Certification

ALS Certification

Education

Graduate from a NLN accredited school of nursing

Current LA RN license

Job description

Job Summary

Responsible and accountable for a group of patients during a designated time frame and to provide care to these patients via therapeutic use of self, the nursing process, the environment/instrumentation, and other health care team members. The Perioperative RN is accountable for planning & directing the care of every patient undergoing operative & invasive procedures. The Perioperative RN directs & supervises the surgical team members.

Position Details

Scheduled Weekly Hours: TBD

PRN position – No call required – shifts can vary from day, mid, and/or evening and weekends

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduate from a NLN accredited school of nursing; current LA RN license;
• BLS required or obtained during orientation;
• ALS required within 6 months of hire;
• able to work flexible shifts and take call according to unit specific standards;
• Current BLS and ALS (Advanced Life Support) certifications through any ILCOR provided courses such as but not limited to: Ochsner Health System, American Heart Association, and American Red Cross. The ILCOR course must include a manikin check off.
• One year Surgery RN experience required but minimum of two years’ Surgery RN experience preferred. Acute Care facility, surgery experience preferred. CNOR Certification preferred.
• The Perioperative RN must be available in-house within 30 minutes when on call.

Physical Demands

• Must possess good physical health. Some requirements include but are not limited to standing, sitting or walking for long periods of time. Lifting at least 50 pounds is required. Must be able to work with a moderate level of noise.
• Constant (67%-100%): reaching, handling/feeling, talking, hearing, seeing
• Frequently (34%-66%): lifting, carrying, pushing/pulling, stooping, crouching
• Occasionally (1%-33%): climbing (stairs, ladders, etc.), balancing, crawling

Contact Information

Jennifer Saint, HR Talent Partner

Talent Acquisition – Human Resources

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

St. Tammany Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer. St. Tammany Health System is committed to equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability status, genetic information or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.