RN - Operating Room

Louisiana Nurse Staffing Corporation
Metairie, LA, US
Full-time

Job Description

Job Description

Louisiana Nurse Staffing is looking to hire some operating room nurses to join our team! We are looking for qualified operating room nurses to assist Surgeons with operations in facilities in the New Orleans / Metairie areas.

You need to possess phenomenal efficiency and attention to detail with a strong knowledge of operation procedures and patient safety.

Being compassionate and sensitive is a prerequisite for the profession. The ideal candidate goes one step further by being a critical thinker, fast to act in emergencies.

Responsibilities

  • Assess patients prior to surgery (e.g. NPO status) and alleviate their concerns
  • Gather all supplies needed for the operation
  • Assume the responsibility of keeping the operating room sterilized
  • Position and prepare the patient on the operating table
  • Pass medical instruments or other objects to the surgeon during the operation
  • Monitor patient's vital signs to detect anomalies
  • Evaluate patients in postoperative phases
  • Adhere to safety standards and precautions
  • Assume duties within or out of the sterile field as assigned

Requirements and skills

Excellent knowledge of aseptic and sterile techniques

  • Solid understanding of patient safety and precautions
  • In-depth knowledge of surgical operation procedures
  • Outstanding organizational ability
  • A great team player with excellent communication skills
  • Cool-tempered with emotional and physical stamina
  • Proven experience as an operating room nurse (circulating and scrub)
  • Diploma in nursing and a valid license

Credentials Required

  • Background Check
  • BLS Basic Life Saving CPR BCLS (American Heart Association only)
  • Core Competencies
  • COVID Immunization / Deferral / Waiver
  • Driver's License or ID w address
  • Drug Screen
  • Immunization - Flu Shot or Declination
  • Immunization / Titer - Hep B or Declination
  • Immunization / Titer - MMR
  • Immunization / Titer - TDaP
  • Immunization / Titer - Varicella
  • Medication Exam
  • RN License (Nursys)
  • Skills Checklist
  • Specialty Exam
  • TB Test
  • 1 day ago
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