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Patient Focused Care


Riverside Medical Center's patients have access to advanced technology and a healthcare plan
specifically designed for their successful treatment and recovery. From admission until
discharge and beyond, Riverside Medical Center's teammates focus on exceptional care, close to home.





Patient Portal

Keep up with your personal health information by using the patient portal. We've made accessing your health records easy, but your information is still entirely private and confidential. See and manage lab results, perscriptions, billing, immunizations records, surgical history, past procedures, discharge instructions and more.
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Job Posting


RN/LPN
POSITION TITLE: Registered Nurse/LPN

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 or Louisiana Practical Nurse license.
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: 12/10

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