Surgery Department Peri-op Program - October 2026

Perioperative RN Opportunity

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. 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.

The Perioperative RN is responsible and accountable for a group of patients during a designated time frame and to provide care to these patients via therapeutic use of self, the nursing process, the environment/instrumentation, and other health care team members. The Perioperative RN is accountable for planning & directing the care of every patient undergoing operative & invasive procedures. The Perioperative RN directs & supervises the surgical team members. Nurses accepted into this program will be expected to successfully complete two phases of training and instruction totaling thirty (30) months without fail.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Licensed Graduate from a NLN accredited school of nursing.
• One (1) year experience of acute care nursing preferred.
• Current LA RN license.
• BLS required or obtained during nursing orientation period.
• ALS required or obtained within first 6 months.
• BLS and/or ALS certification 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.

Must be able to work flexible shifts and take call, according to unit specific standards.

The Periop Program consists of two phases. Phase One includes a training course, instruction, and six-month training period. Phase Two follows the training period and consists of a twenty-four-month period of full-time, continuous employment with the Hospital equal to 4,160 worked hours as a Registered Nurse in the Operating Room.

Upon beginning the Program, Employee shall be a Registered Nurse licensed in the state of Louisiana and shall remain so licensed, active, and in good standing throughout the Program.

To qualify for the Perioperative Program, the applicant must be a licensed RN graduate from an accredited school of nursing. One (1) year experience of acute care nursing preferred.

Employee will maintain full-time, active employment at the Hospital and remain in good standing throughout the Program.

Employee shall complete Phase One of the Program within six (6) consecutive months from his/her start date. Completion of Phase One of the Program is defined as completing all Phase One requirements and objectives, as determined by the Hospital.

Upon successful completion of Phase One of the Program, Employee agrees to immediately be actively employed on a continuous, full-time basis for twenty-four (24) consecutive months (4,160 worked hours) as a Registered Nurse in the Operating Room.

Employee will execute an Agreement to the Hospital; in the event that Employee fails to complete the Program, the terms of the Agreement will be implemented. The Agreement shall be canceled by the Hospital after successful completion of the Program.

Interested RNs are required to submit an application and schedule 2 days of observation time in the O.R. You will be contacted by the Perioperative Educator to schedule observation dates and times. The program is scheduled to start October 5, 2026.

Physical Demands: Must possess good physical health. Some requirements include but are not limited to standing, sitting or walking for long periods of time. Lifting at least 50 pounds is required. Must be able to work with a moderate level of noise.

Physical Effort required: Constant (67%-100%) - reaching, handling/feeling, talking, hearing, seeing Frequently (34%-66%) - lifting, carrying, pushing/pulling, stooping, crouching Occasionally (1%-33%) - climbing (stairs, ladders, etc.), balancing, crawling

Each St. Tammany Health System staff member is expected to conduct himself or herself according to our mission, vision and values. Please take time to review those expectations before applying for employment. If you feel you are unable to demonstrate those characteristics, we respectfully request that you do not proceed with the application process.

St. Tammany Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer. St. Tammany Health System is committed to equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability status, genetic information or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.