RN Pre Opt Recovery FT Variable Hours Position Available In Orleans, Louisiana

RN Pre Opt Recovery FT Variable Hours
Your job is more than a job.
Same Day Surgery is fast paced, but that’s why you chose it. It gets your adrenaline going and you love the team spirt environment. You like being the go-to voice for your patients’ care before, during and after surgery. No doubt your expert nursing skills are front and center, but you also bring that extra something: critical thinking, action, and timely communication. You’re the bridge between your patients, doctors, families and all the touchpoints of care. Challenging yourself to leave a positive impact during your patient’s short Same Day Surgery journey, you embrace your role as a caregiver and teacher preparing and educating your patient for home recovery. You only have one shift to make a lifelong connection and if anyone can do it, you know you can. That’s what we love about you. Your experiences, your knowledge, your skills, your empathy, your compassion, your personality, all of it adds up to you. And we’re excited to get to know you and find out what you will bring to this critical nursing role. Your Everyday Provide patient care before and after surgery, review patient history, set-up IVs, and monitor vital signs. Educate and prepare patients and their families on home care after discharge. Perform required clinical documentation and pre- and post-operative assessments. Monitor your patient after surgery for pain and/or complications and the surgery site for healing or infection following Joint Commission infection control and environment of care requirements. Perform CPR or other emergency measures if required. Collaborate to identify and meet the overall needs of patient care or when unable to complete assignments or perform tasks promptly, effectively, or safely. Maintain and advocate a safe environment for everyone. Ensure continuity of care, efficient throughput, consistent communications, and an exceptional experience for every patient. Initiate patient and family education on the operation and post-operation care as required.

The Must-Haves Minimum:

Current nursing license to practice in Louisiana and as defined by the Louisiana State Board of Nursing. Current American Heart Association BLS certification. Current ACLS and PALS certifications. 2 years RN flex experience

Preferred:

BSN 1-year related experience

WORK SHIFT

Variable Hours (United States of America)
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