RN Operating Room

Perioperative Registered Nurse

Specialists Hospital Shreveport located in Shreveport, Louisiana offers you state of the art treatment in orthopedic and spine surgery- all in a unique, patient-centered environment that is close to home. Whether you are undergoing an outpatient or inpatient procedure, the physicians and staff at Specialists are committed to providing you compassionate and expert care while allowing for a seamless transition from hospital to home. Specialists Hospital Shreveport is the only hospital in Louisiana that focuses solely on orthopedic, spine and spinal neurosurgery.

This position is a professional licensed Registered Nurse position which circulates throughout any surgical event within the facility. The Perioperative nurse works in collaboration with medical staff, nursing colleagues, physician assistants, LPN's and CORT's. This is a day shift position, working Monday through Friday. Available shift 6am-2:30pm.

**In addition to your base pay we offer an added pay incentive for full time employees in this position**

Essential Job Functions

• Patient assessment – collection, interpretation, recording & communication of data relevant to patient care within the operating room
• Attends staffing and case conferences
• Participates in educational meetings
• Performs other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Current RN State Licensure or Multi-state Licensure
• 1 year of recent operating room experience, orthopedic and spine experience preferred
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications
• Graduate of post basic operating room course
• AORN membership preferred
• CNOR encouraged
• Hepatitis Immunization or documented declination
• Negative annual Mantoux or chest x-ray
• Able to maintain extensive standing, moderated sitting and retracting
• Physically able to perform CPR
• Able to lift a minimum of 15# of surgical instrument pans or equipment

Benefits

• Seven paid holidays
• Sick and vacation after waiting period
• Health, vision, and dental coverage
• Employer paid life insurance and long-term disability
• 401k with employer contribution
• Pay In Lieu of Benefits option offered

Specialists Hospital Shreveport is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.