Specialists Hospital Shreveport located in Shreveport, Louisiana offers you state of the art treatment in orthopedic and spine surgery- all in a unique, patient-centered environment that is close to home.
Whether you are undergoing an outpatient or inpatient procedure, the physicians and staff at Specialists are committed to providing you compassionate and expert care while allowing for a seamless transition from hospital to home.
Specialists Hospital Shreveport is the only hospital in Louisiana that focuses solely on orthopedic, spine and spinal neurosurgery.
This position is a professional licensed Registered Nurse position which circulates throughout any surgical event within the facility.
The Perioperative nurse works in collaboration with medical staff, nursing colleagues, physician assistants, LPN’s and CORT’s.
This is a day shift position, working Monday through Friday.
Essential Job Functions
Patient assessment collection, interpretation, recording & communication of data relevant to patient care within the operating room
Attends staffing and case conferences
Participates in educational meetings
Performs other duties as assigned
Requirements
Current RN State Licensure or Multi-state Licensure
1 year of recent operating room experience, orthopedic and spine experience preferred
Current BLS and ACLS certifications
Graduate of post basic operating room course
AORN membership preferred
CNOR encouraged
Hepatitis Immunization or documented declination
Negative annual Mantoux or chest x-ray
Able to maintain extensive standing, moderated sitting and retracting
Physically able to perform CPR
Able to lift a minimum of 15# of surgical instrument pans or equipment
Benefits
Seven paid holidays
Sick and vacation after waiting period
Health, vision, and dental coverage
Employer paid life insurance and long-term disability
401k with employer contribution
Pay In Lieu of Benefits option offered
Specialists Hospital Shreveport is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.