Peri-Op Resource Nurse - Operating Rooms

Job in Hammond, Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana, 70403, USA

Listing for: North Oaks Health System

Full Time position
Listed on 2026-07-15

Job specializations:

Nursing
Healthcare Nursing, Clinical Nurse Specialist, Operating Room Nurse, Surgical Assistant

Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 65000 - 90000 USD Yearly USD 65000.00 90000.00 YEAR

Position: PERI-OP RESOURCE NURSE - OPERATING ROOMS

Location:

Hammond, LA, USA – Full Time Nursing

Summary

The Perioperative Resource Nurse is a Registered Nurse who is a member of the surgical services team and will provide patient care as assigned in any of the perioperative areas. Additionally, the perioperative resource nurse may be assigned as a secondary caregiver in SICU to assist in the care of a patient recovering from general anesthesia or a trauma patient transferred to the SICU from the Emergency Department.

Requirements

Must have 2 years of nursing experience in periop, Telemetry, ED or Critical Care services.
Must be a graduate of an accredited school of nursing and be currently licensed by the State Board of Nurse Examiners. Membership in a professional organization is encouraged.
Must maintain ACLS, PALS, and BLS certification.

Physical Demands

Strength:
Medium
Push:
Frequently
Pull:
Frequently
Carry:
Occasionally
Lift:
Occasionally
Sit:
Occasionally
Stand:
Frequently
Walk:
Frequently

Responsibilities

Accepts and functions in a primary care assignment at NOSC, Endoscopy, SDS, PACU, PAT and Cath Lab.

Accepts and functions in a primary circulator assignment in the main or surgery center operating room for non-complex procedures.

Accepts and functions as a secondary caregiver in the SICU assisting in the care of a post‑op or trauma patient.

Accepts assignments of short duration potentially working in multiple departments during one shift as acuity and activity dictate.

Exemplifies compassion, empathy, accountability, honesty and upholds the philosophy of the nursing profession.

Utilizes effective and professional communication with all personnel, physicians, patients, families and visitors.

Promotes satisfactory relationships
Shares knowledge/acts as a resource

Adheres to all policies, procedures and protocols established by North Oaks Medical Center.

Attends monthly staff meetings assigned by the perioperative director.
Completes CBL assignments by deadlines.
Attend mandatory and prn educational offerings

Assists in operational functions.

Follows North Oaks Health System compliance program and Federal and State Regulatory guidelines.

Supports strategic initiatives
Participates in QI projects
Accepts other projects as requested

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