Registered Nurse Surgical Services

About the role

Rapides Regional Medical Center is seeking an RN Surgery to join their healthcare family. The position offers self-preferred scheduling, a culture of mutual respect, and continuous investment in equipment.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients prior to surgery
• Provide patient and family education surrounding the procedure and peri-operative process
• Assume responsibility for patient preparation, including intravenous therapy, preoperative medications, and surgical site verification
• Participate in surgical site verification, including briefing, time out, debriefing, and universal protocols
• Recognize and respond to patient emergencies
• Deliver high-quality, patient-centered care while managing evidence-based practices and continuous improvement initiatives
• Be an integral member of a dynamic interdisciplinary team
• Independently deliver safe nursing care to patients
• Achieve thorough assessment of patient condition, monitoring throughout your shift, and documenting changes in patient condition along with the care provided
• Educate patients and families/caregivers about the patient’s medical condition, treatment, and follow-up measures

Requirements

• Advanced Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
• Registered Nurse (RN)
• Advanced degree in Nursing (ADN, BSN, or RN Diploma)

Qualifications

• Experience in a surgical setting preferred
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously

Skills

• Effective communication skills
• Teamwork and collaboration
• Problem-solving and critical thinking

Benefits

Rapides Regional Medical Center offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Comprehensive medical coverage
• Prescription drug and behavioral health coverage
• Free telemedicine services
• Free AirMed medical transportation
• Dental and vision benefits
• Life and disability coverage
• Flexible spending accounts
• Supplemental health protection plans
• Auto and home insurance
• Identity theft protection
• Legal counseling
• Long-term care coverage
• Moving assistance
• Pet insurance
• Consumer discounts
• Preferred banking partnerships
• Tuition assistance
• Dependent scholarships
• Employee Health Assistance Fund
• Time Away From Work Program
• Colleague recognition program
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Pay

The pay for this role is commensurate with experience.

Schedule

The schedule for this role is self-preferred and posted four weeks in advance.