OperatingRoomRegisteredNurse

At St. Tammany Health System, delivering world-class healthcare close to home is our goal. That means we are committed to attracting and retaining the very best professionals for every position in our health system. We believe the pristine beauty of St. Tammany Parish adds to our attractive compensation package. The health system is nestled in the heart of Covington on the north shore of Lake Pontchartrain. It is a peaceful, scenic, community-oriented area with an abundance of amenities to suit every taste. **JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS** Scheduled Weekly Hours: 32 ## Scheduled weekly hours: 32 (FULLTIME & PRN AVAILABLE) ## ## **WORK SHIFT:** (Monday-Friday) 6:30am-3:00pm with rotating late assignments. No nights, no call, no holidays, no weekends. **JOB SUMMARY:** Responsible and accountable for a group of patients during a designated time frame and to provide care for these patients via therapeutic use of self, the nursing process, the environment/equipment, and other health care team members. _**Operating Room**_ \- Supervises the activities of Surgical Techs, Schedulers and OR Assistants. The perioperative nurse is accountable for planning and directing the care of every patient undergoing operative and invasive procedures. The perioperative nurse directs and supervises the surgical team members. **MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:** Graduate from NLN accredited school of nursing. Current Louisiana RN license and current BLS, PALS and ALS certifications through any International Liaison Committee on Resuscitation (ILCOR) provided courses such as but not limited to: Ochsner Health System, American Heart Association, and American Red Cross. The ILCOR course must include a manikin check off. Able to work flexible shifts and take call according to unit specific standards. Ability to work flexibility shifts. **Preferred Qualifications:** One (1) year Operating Room experience preferred. CNOR preferred if working in the Operating Room. **PHYSICAL DEMANDS:** Must p