Weekend Perioperative RN: Lead Surgical Care On‑Call

St. Tammany Parish Hospital; Covington (VA); On-site; USD 72,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Tammany Health System in Covington seeks a Perioperative RN to oversee care for a group of patients during operative and invasive procedures.

You will plan, direct, and coordinate nursing care, and supervise the surgical team to ensure safe, efficient patient experiences. This WOW weekend schedule, with Friday 6:15–2:45 and Saturday–Sunday 6:15–6:45 plus one holiday, requires prompt on-call readiness and the ability to work flexible shifts.

Qualifications

• Graduate from NLN accredited school of nursing.
• Current Louisiana RN license and current BLS and ALS certifications through ILCOR courses.
• Able to work flexible shifts and take call according to unit specific standards.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Flexibility

On-call readiness

Education

NLN accredited nursing program

Louisiana RN license

BLS

ALS (ILCOR courses)

Job description

St. Tammany Health System in Covington seeks a Perioperative RN to oversee care for a group of patients during operative and invasive procedures.

You will plan, direct, and coordinate nursing care, and supervise the surgical team to ensure safe, efficient patient experiences. This WOW weekend schedule, with Friday 6:15–2:45 and Saturday–Sunday 6:15–6:45 plus one holiday, requires prompt on-call readiness and the ability to work flexible shifts.