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Northshore Surgical Center —Covington, LA
Licensure: Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in Louisiana. Document assessments, interventions, and patient responses in the electronic health record…
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Registered Nurse (RN)
The Columbus Institute of Plastic Surgery —Dublin, OH
Triages postoperative patient phone calls; answers questions and determines if patients need to be seen. Sees post-operative patients and answers questions.
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Qualifications

Licensure: Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in Louisiana.
Experience: Minimum 1 year of acute care RN experience, preferably in pre-op, PACU, or surgical/medical-surgical settings
BLS (Basic Life Support) - required
ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - required or must obtain within 3 months of hire
Physical & Work Environment Requirements
Fast-paced environment requiring rapid assessment and decision-making skills

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, CRNA, 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
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
Frequent standing, walking, bending, and moving during 8-hour shifts
Exposure to surgical patients, medications, blood/body fluids, and medical equipment

Work Location: In person