Surgery RN - Evening Shift / Mid Shift

St. Tammany Parish Hospital; Covington, Northern (LA, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Tammany Health System in Covington, LA is seeking a Perioperative Registered Nurse to lead care for patients undergoing operative and invasive procedures. You will oversee a surgical team and ensure safe, effective nursing care through the perioperative process.

The role requires NLN-accredited nursing program graduate, Louisiana RN license, BLS and ALS certifications, with CNOR preferred. Candidates must be able to be in-house within 30 minutes when on call and work 40 hours weekly with

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 with on-call.

Responsibilities

• Responsible and accountable for a group of patients during a designated time frame.
• Provide care via the nursing process and collaborate with health care team members.
• Direct and supervise the surgical team during operative and invasive procedures.

Skills

Nursing

Surgical nursing

Flexibility

Education

NLN-accredited nursing program

LA RN license

BLS certification

ALS certification

CNOR preferred

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. 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.

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

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 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.