About this role
The staff nurse provides direct nursing care to patients of all ages who have undergone surgical intervention requiring post anesthesia care with emphasis placed on airway management and circulation.
Experience - Registered Nurse with a minimum of one year nursing experience in Critical Care.
Education - Graduate from an accredited Nursing Program.
Licensure - Current Louisiana State license as RN; BLS certification; ACLS Certification within first 6 months of hire
Training - Good communication skills both verbal and written; computer skills helpful. Ability to maintain emotional stability in emergency situations and possess potential ability for leadership. Willingness to float to Day Surgery, Surgery, and rotate call.
Department ACLS BLS PALS NRP Antenatal Yes Yes No Yes Burn Care Yes Yes Yes No Cardiology Yes Yes No No Cath Lab Yes Yes No No Day Patient Yes Yes No No Dialysis Yes Yes No No ED Yes Yes Yes No Labor and Delivery Yes Yes No Yes Medical ICU Yes Yes No No Neonatal ICU No Yes No Yes Operating Room (WCC and Surgicare) Yes Yes Yes No Operating Room (HH) Yes Yes No No Operating Room (ACC) No Yes No No PACU (WCC and Surgicare) Yes Yes Yes No PACU (ACC and HHL) Yes Yes No No Patient Care Unit Yes Yes No No Pediatric ICU Yes Yes Yes No Progressive Care Yes Yes No No