RN - Surgery Center (Extended Recovery) Per Diem

Job Summary

Responsible and accountable for a group of patients during a designated time 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 peri anesthesia nurse is accountable for planning and directing the pre-operative and post-operative care of every patient undergoing operative and invasive procedures.

Minimum Qualifications

• Current Louisiana RN License
• Graduate of a NLN accredited school of nursing
• Current BLS and ALS 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
• PALS certification required within 6 months of hire 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
• Ability to work flexible shifts
• Ability to float to Pre-Op/Post-Op Department as needed/assigned

Preferred Qualifications

• Two (2) years current medical-surgical, critical care or same day surgery experience preferred
• Pediatric experience preferred
• PACU experience preferred or cross-trained within 6 months of hire

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 20 pounds is required
• Must be able to work with a moderate level of noise
• Physical Effort required: Constant (67%-100%) - seeing Frequently (34%-66%) - lifting, carrying, pushing/pulling, reaching, handling/feeling, talking, hearing Occasionally (1%-33%) - climbing (stairs, ladders, etc.), stooping, crouching

Contact Information

Jennifer Saint, HR Talent Partner
Talent Acquisition - Human Resources