RN - Surgery Center; PACU Per Diem

JOB SUMMARY

Responsible and accountable for a group of patients during a designated time and to provide care for these patients via therapeutic use of self, the nursing process, the environment/equipment, and other health care team members. The peri anesthesia nurse is accountable for planning and directing the pre‑op and post‑op care of every patient undergoing operative and invasive procedures.

• Current Louisiana RN License
• Graduate of a National League for Nursing accredited school of nursing
• BLS and ALS certifications through any International Liaison Committee on Resuscitation (ILCOR) courses provided by Ochsner Health System, American Heart Association, or American Red Cross; the ILCOR course must include a manikin check‑off
• PALS certification required within six months of hire through any ILCOR course with a manikin check‑off
• Ability to work flexible shifts
• Ability to float to Pre‑Op/Post‑Op Department as needed/assigned

• Two (2) years of current medical‑surgical, critical care, or same day surgery experience (preferred)
• Pediatric experience preferred
• One (1) year PACU experience preferred

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 50 pounds; working with a moderate level of noise. Physical effort required: constant (67%-100%) handling/feeling, talking, hearing, seeing; frequently (34%-66%) lifting, carrying, pushing/pulling, reaching, stooping, crouching; occasionally (1%-33%) climbing (stairs, ladders, etc.), balancing, crawling.

Jennifer Saint, HR Talent Partner – Talent Acquisition, Human Resources

St. Tammany Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The institution is committed to equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability status, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.