Salary $4,259.00 - $7,675.00 Monthly Location Independence, LA Job Type Classified Job Number

LKMC224993RN1-2OR

_8.19.26 Department Lallie Kemp Regional Medical Center Opening Date 08/19/2026 Closing Date 8/24/2026 11:59 PM Central About this Job Lallie Kemp Regional Medical Center is seeking a Registered Nurse 1-2 to join our dedicated healthcare team. Lallie Kemp Regional Medical Center is a 24-bed acute care critical access hospital serving the Florida Parishes region of Southeast Louisiana. We offer a wide range of services including general surgery and a 24-hour emergency department. At Lallie Kemp Regional Medical Center, we are able to bring you a wide range of services close to home, provided by a network of board certified physicians. This Registered Nurse 1-2 position is located in the Operating Room. Minimum Qualifications Possession of a current Louisiana Registered Nurse license or a temporary permit or multi-state license issued by a Nursing Licensure Compact (NLC/eNLC) state to practice as a registered nurse. Job Specification The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.

Job Duties and Other Information Job Duties:

Identifies patient properly and verifies completeness of chart and procedure site. Plans, implements, and evaluates patient care plan to meet the individualized needs of the patient. Supervises and directs patient care and personnel in a single operating room. Provide assistance to surgeon and anesthetist as necessary. Ensures proper technique and practices are maintained. Reports any change in the patient's condition.

Circulating Nurse :

Identifies needed supplies and equipment to prepare room for patient and procedure. Assesses and meets the patient's individual physical, safety, and emotional needs. Assures completion of the patient's chart, OR records, and charge slips.

Scrub Nurse :

Prepares equipment and packs for use in the procedure. Scrubs, gowns, and gloves self and other team members for the procedure. Handles instruments and packs correctly and ensures their proper functioning. Participates in all required counts. Assist with annual review and revision of departmental policy and procedure manual. Attend Educational In-Services, Mandatory Training and Annual Review as required by hospital policy and procedure, or deemed necessary by supervisor. Any and all other duties as assigned to include ensuring departmental coverage.

Position Specific Details :

Work Location:

This RN 1-2 position is located in the Operating Room.

Work Schedule:

The shift schedule will be determined by the Department Manager and the incumbent must be available to work on-call as needed.

Career Progression:

As part of a Career Progression Group, vacancies may be filled from this recruitment as a Registered Nurse 1 or 2 depending on the level of experience of the selected applicant(s).

Compensation:

The following is a Special Entrance Rate (SER) for the RN 1 or 2 Vacancy within the

Operating Room:

RN 1 - Starting Salary is $24.57/per hour worked, Shift Diffs and On-Call Pay. RN 2 - Starting Salary is $27.00/per hour worked, Shift Diffs and On-Call Pay. The incumbent shall possess and maintain a current LA State RN licensure, a valid BLS and ACLS certification from the American Heart Association.

How To Apply:

No Civil Service test score is required to be considered for this vacancy. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page. Information to support your eligibility for this job title must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

Contact Information:

For further information about this vacancy please contact: Sonia Johnson HR Analyst Lallie Kemp Medical Center Human Resources 52579 HWY 51 South Independence, LA 70443

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