• Job Description

  Req#: 1506557

  Key Responsibilities

  • Pre-Operative Care
    • Conduct pre-operative assessments including medical history, medication review, allergies, and vital signs.
    • Ensure proper documentation, consent verification, and patient readiness for surgery.
    • Provide patient and family education regarding surgical procedures, anesthesia, and recovery expectations.
    • Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and OR staff to optimize surgical preparation.
  • Post-Operative Care (PACU / Surgical Unit)
    • Monitor patients emerging from anesthesia, assessing respiratory status, pain levels, surgical site condition, and vitals.
    • Administer medications including pain management and post-anesthesia drugs as prescribed.
    • Recognize and respond to complications such as airway obstruction, bleeding, or abnormal vital signs.
    • Provide emotional support and education to patients and families during recovery.
    • Document assessments, interventions, and patient responses in the electronic health record accurately and promptly.
  • General Responsibilities
    • Communicate effectively with the interdisciplinary team to coordinate care and ensure continuity.
    • Maintain a safe and clean environment adhering to infection control and hospital protocols.
    • Participate in shift hand-offs, bedside reporting, and staff meetings.
    • Support and mentor newer staff or students as appropriate.

  Qualifications

  • Licensure: Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in [State] or Compact License.
  • Experience: Minimum 6 months of acute care RN experience, preferably in pre-op, PACU, or surgical/medical-surgical settings.
  • Education: Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing (ADN required; BSN preferred).
  • Certifications:
    • BLS (Basic Life Support) - required.
    • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - required or must obtain within 3 months of hire.

  Preferred Qualifications

  • Previous experience in pre-operative, PACU, or surgical nursing.
  • Strong IV insertion and airway management skills.
  • Familiarity with electronic health record systems (e.g., Epic, Cerner).
  • Certified Post Anesthesia Nurse (CPAN) or Certified Ambulatory Perianesthesia Nurse (CAPA) preferred.

  Physical & Work Environment Requirements

  • Ability to lift and move patients and equipment (up to 50 lbs).
  • Frequent standing, walking, bending, and moving during 12-hour night shifts.
  • Exposure to surgical patients, medications, blood/body fluids, and medical equipment.
  • Fast-paced environment requiring rapid assessment and decision-making skills.

  Schedule & Shift Details

  • Shift: Full-Time Night Shift (typically 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM or 11:00 PM - 7:00 AM, depending on unit need).
  • Weekends & Holidays: Rotation required.
  • On-Call: May be required depending on surgical volume and unit staffing.

• About the company

  Omega Hospital is among Louisiana's leading specialty surgical hospitals devoted to providing the best quality and personalized service to our patients.

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