Same-Day Surgery RN: Compassionate Care & Patient Education

LCMC Health; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Deliver healthcare with heart

Lagniappe in care

One-of-a-kind patient care

Job summary

LCMC Health in New Orleans, LA seeks an experienced Registered Nurse for Same Day Surgery. You will care for patients before and after surgery, educate families on home care, and ensure safe, coordinated perioperative processes.

The role requires an active Louisiana nursing license, BLS, ACLS and PALS certifications, and at least 2 years of RN flex experience. Join a team dedicated to compassionate, efficient care in a fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• Current nursing license to practice in Louisiana as defined by the Louisiana State Board of Nursing.
• Current American Heart Association BLS certification.
• Current ACLS and PALS certifications.
• 2 years RN flex experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care before and after surgery, review patient history, set-up IVs, and monitor vital signs.
• Educate and prepare patients and their families on home care after discharge.
• Perform required clinical documentation and pre- 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.
• Perform 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.

Skills

Current nursing license

BLS certification

ACLS certification

PALS certification

RN flex experience

Education

BSN

Job description

LCMC Health in New Orleans, LA seeks an experienced Registered Nurse for Same Day Surgery. You will care for patients before and after surgery, educate families on home care, and ensure safe, coordinated perioperative processes.

The role requires an active Louisiana nursing license, BLS, ACLS and PALS certifications, and at least 2 years of RN flex experience. Join a team dedicated to compassionate, efficient care in a fast-paced setting.