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RN - Surgery

POSITION TITLE: Registered Nurse

DEPARTMENT: Surgery

REPORTS TO: Surgery Supervisor

STATUS: Flex

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Provide care for patients before, during, and after surgery.
Develop and implement nursing plan of care for surgery patients.
Prepare the OR prior to surgery
Assess patients prior to surgery and alleviate their concerns.
Prepare and position patient on OR table.
Monitor patient’s vital signs and detect any anomalies.
Assist surgeon during procedures.
Chart in patient EMR.
Collaborate with the surgical team and other medical professionals on patient medications and post-surgical care.
Evaluate patient in the post-operative phase.
Adhere to safety standards and precautions.
Provide patients with post-surgical care and discharge instructions.
Assume other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:
Possess exceptional knowledge of surgical instruments and equipment, as well as sterile and aseptic techniques.
Proficiency in developing and implementing perioperative nursing care plans.
Ability to collaborate with surgical teams and healthcare specialists.
Handle high stress situations, show good reasoning and judgement, and function as a team player.
In-depth knowledge of best practices in healthcare.
Exceptional interpersonal and communications skills.

REQUIREMENTS:
Must possess a current Registered Nurse license to practice in Louisiana.
Must have current BLS and ACLS certifications.
Two years of surgery or medically related environment experience preferred.

Additional Information
Position Type : Pool/PRN/Per Diem
Ref Code: 8/4

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The mission of Riverside Medical Center is to provide high quality health care services in a safe, compassionate and cost efficient environment to the residents of Washington Parish and the surrounding areas.

Riverside Medical Center in partnership with its medical staff and the community will continue to provide resources for education, diagnosis, treatment, and referral in the appropriate settings. We will work toward additional high quality services through an integrated network of local and regional health care providers, thus enhancing the financial viability of the hospital. Riverside Medical Center will continue to seek improvement in systems, services and technology.

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1900 Main Street, Franklinton, Louisiana 70438 | (985) 839-4431

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