RN Staff - Surgery

St. Tammany Parish Hospital; United States; On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Tammany Health System in Covington, LA, seeks a Perioperative RN to oversee patient care before, during, and after operative procedures. You will coordinate a surgical team, apply the nursing process, and ensure patient safety through the perioperative period.

Responsibilities include directing care for patients undergoing operative and invasive procedures, with on-call availability within 30 minutes. The role requires RN licensure in Louisiana, BLS/ALS, and prior surgery experience.

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
• 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

Responsibilities

• Responsible for a group of patients during a designated time frame and provide care via nursing process and health care team
• Perioperative RN directs and supervises the surgical team during operative and invasive procedures
• Directs planning and directing the care of every patient undergoing operative procedures

Education

NLN accredited nursing program

Job description

At St. Tammany Health System, delivering world-class healthcare close to home is our goal. That means we are committed to attracting and retaining the very best professionals for every position in our health system. We believe the pristine beauty of St. Tammany Parish adds to our attractive compensation package. The health system is nestled in the heart of Covington on the north shore of Lake Pontchartrain. It is a peaceful, scenic, community-oriented area with an abundance of amenities to suit every taste.

JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS

• Scheduled Weekly Hours: 36
• Work Shift: Three, 12-hour shifts. Monday through Friday, 10:15 am to 10:45 pm. Call required.

Summary of the Job:

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.

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 International Liaison Committee on Resuscitation (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.

Physical Effort required: 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

EMPLOYMENT

Each St. Tammany Health System staff member is expected to conduct himself or herself according to our mission, vision and values. Please take time to review those expectations, which can be found by clicking here, before applying for employment. If you feel you are unable to demonstrate those characteristics, we respectfully request that you do not proceed with the application process.

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.

St. Tammany Health System is a full-service acute care facility that delivers today’s life-improving procedures with the latest technology, highest quality and the utmost care to area residents. From wellness and prevention to diagnosis, treatment, rehabilitation and recovery, the St. Tammany Health System delivers the very latest technology, the most accomplished specialists and highly personalized, caring staff to ensure patients and their families receive world-class healthcare close to home. St. Tammany Health System is an independent service district in a clinically integrated partnership with Ochsner Health System. Together, the two organizations focus on aligning their healthcare offerings to best serve patients and families in west St. Tammany Parish and surrounding areas.