Registered Nurse - Same Day Surgery PRN

Job Overview

Same Day Surgery is a fast‑paced environment where nurses provide patient care before, during, and after surgery. The role focuses on critical thinking, timely communication, and education of patients and families to ensure a smooth recovery.

The above job summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people assigned to this work. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities.

• 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 patients after surgery for pain and/or complications and for healing or infection at the surgical site per 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 and maintain a safe environment.
• Ensure continuity of care, efficient throughput, consistent communication, and an exceptional experience for every patient.
• Initiate patient and family education on the operation and post‑operation care as required.

• Current nursing license to practice in Louisiana, 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 and 1‑year related experience.

Days (United States of America).

LCMC Health is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.