Same Day Surgery RN - Fast-Paced Care & Patient Education

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

Job summary

LCMC Health’s Same Day Surgery unit at Lakeview Hospital in St. Tammany Parish seeks an RN to provide pre- and post-operative care in a fast-paced setting, ensuring patient safety and a positive discharge experience.

Responsibilities include reviewing history, IV setup, vitals, education for home care, accurate documentation, and monitoring for pain, complications, or infection. Collaboration with the care team is essential to maintain throughput and quality care.

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 families on home care after discharge.
• Perform required clinical documentation and pre- and post-operative assessments.
• Monitor patients after surgery for pain, complications and the surgical site for healing or infection.
• Initiate CPR or other emergency measures if required.
• Collaborate to identify and meet patient care needs and ensure safe, timely task completion.
• Maintain a safe environment and advocate for continuity of care and exceptional patient experience.

Skills

Critical thinking

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

RN license Louisiana

BSN (preferred)

Job description

LCMC Health’s Same Day Surgery unit at Lakeview Hospital in St. Tammany Parish seeks an RN to provide pre- and post-operative care in a fast-paced setting, ensuring patient safety and a positive discharge experience.

Responsibilities include reviewing history, IV setup, vitals, education for home care, accurate documentation, and monitoring for pain, complications, or infection. Collaboration with the care team is essential to maintain throughput and quality care.