Registered Nurse - Operating Room (Full-Time, Days)
Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System · Lafayette, Louisiana, US
The staff nurse provides direct nursing care to patients of all ages who have undergone surgical intervention requiring post anesthesia care with emphasis pl...
Job description
The staff nurse provides direct nursing care to patients of all ages who have undergone surgical intervention requiring post anesthesia care with emphasis placed on airway management and circulation. Experience - Registered Nurse with a minimum of one year nursing experience in Critical Care. Education - Graduate from an accredited Nursing Program. Licensure - Current Louisiana State license as RN; BLS certification; ACLS Certification within first 6 months of hire Training - Good communication skills both verbal and written; computer skills helpful. Ability to maintain emotional stability in emergency situations and possess potential ability for leadership. Willingness to float to Day Surgery, Surgery, and rotate call. - Clinical Practice and Care Management - Involves the patient and/or family in the utilization of processes which respects patients rights. - Prepares for the care, safety, comfort and privacy of the patient in accordance with their individual needs. - Completes an age specific physical, biological and psychological assessment of the patient for infant, toddler, preschooler, school age, adolescent, adult, and older adult in the holding area. Identifies critical ele...