Job Posting
Registered Nurse - Surgery
Registered Nurse (RN) – Surgery
Department: Surgery
Reports To: Surgery Supervisor
Status: Flex
About Riverside Medical Center
At Riverside Medical Center, we believe everyone deserves access to high-quality healthcare. In partnership with our medical staff and community, we provide compassionate, ethical care through quality emergency, inpatient, and outpatient services. We value teamwork, confidentiality, continued learning, and ongoing improvement in our systems, services, and technology.
Position Summary
The Registered Nurse (RN) – Surgery provides nursing care to patients throughout the surgical experience, including preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative phases. This role collaborates closely with surgeons, anesthesia providers, and the surgical team to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality patient care while maintaining the highest standards of surgical practice and patient safety.
Qualifications
•Current Louisiana Registered Nurse (RN) license required.
•Current Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR and AED) certification required.
•Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification required.
•Two years of surgery or healthcare-related experience preferred.
•Thorough knowledge of surgical instruments, equipment, sterile technique, and aseptic practices.
•Proficiency in developing and implementing perioperative nursing care plans.
•Strong critical-thinking, clinical judgment, and problem-solving skills.
•Ability to collaborate effectively with surgeons, anesthesia providers, and multidisciplinary healthcare teams.
•Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.
•Ability to perform effectively in high-stress situations while demonstrating professionalism and sound judgment.
•Strong knowledge of healthcare best practices, patient safety standards, and infection control procedures.
Key Responsibilities
•Provide nursing care for patients before, during, and after surgical procedures.
•Develop, implement, and evaluate individualized perioperative nursing care plans.
•Prepare the operating room, equipment, instruments, and supplies prior to surgery.
•Assess patients before surgery and address questions, concerns, and educational needs.
•Prepare and position patients safely for surgical procedures.
•Monitor patient vital signs and promptly identify and respond to changes in patient condition.
•Assist surgeons and other members of the surgical team during procedures.
•Document patient care accurately and timely within the electronic medical record (EMR).
•Collaborate with the surgical team and other healthcare professionals regarding patient medications, treatment plans, and postoperative care.
•Evaluate patients during the postoperative recovery phase and communicate findings appropriately.
•Provide patient and family education regarding postoperative care, recovery expectations, and discharge instructions.
•Adhere to all safety standards, infection prevention protocols, and regulatory requirements.
•Observe professional ethics and maintain strict confidentiality of all patient, family, medical, financial, and employment information in accordance with HIPAA regulations and Riverside Medical Center policies.
•Report safety hazards and initiate appropriate corrective action.
•Participate in required safety and continuing education programs.
•Perform additional duties as assigned.
Why Riverside Medical Center?
Riverside Medical Center offers a supportive, team-oriented environment focused on quality care, continued learning, and professional growth. We encourage qualified candidates to apply.
Additional Information
Position Type : Pool/PRN/Per Diem
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