Surgery RN - Evening Shift / Mid Shift

St. Tammany Health System; Covington (LA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Tammany Health System in Covington, LA is seeking a Perioperative RN to provide expert care for patients undergoing operative and invasive procedures. You will plan, direct and coordinate perioperative nursing activities and supervise the surgical team.

The ideal candidate will have an NLN-accredited nursing program, a Louisiana RN license, BLS and ALS certifications, and CNOR is preferred. On-call availability within 30 minutes is required.

Qualifications

• Graduate from NLN accredited school of nursing with LA RN license.
• BLS required or obtained during orientation; ALS required within 6 months.
• CNOR certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Care for patients during perioperative period using nursing process and teamwork.
• Plan, direct, and coordinate perioperative care and supervise the surgical team.
• Be available for on-call within 30 minutes; night and weekend shifts may be required.

Skills

BLS

ALS

CNOR preferred

Education

NLN accredited nursing program

Louisiana RN license

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: 40

Work Shift

Hours can be five days a week, Monday - Friday, either 10:30am to 7pm or 2:30pm to 11pm or it can be three 12-hour shifts from 10:15am to 10:45pm. Night and weekend call is required along with holiday call and disaster emergency call.

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.

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.