Omega Hospital·Metairie, Louisiana
The RN is responsible for conducting pre-operative assessments and ensuring patient readiness for surgery. Post-operatively, they monitor patients emerging from anesthesia, manage pain, and respond to clinical complications.
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.
Candidates must be a Registered Nurse with at least 6 months of acute care experience and hold BLS and ACLS certifications. An ADN is required, while a BSN and specialized certifications like CPAN or CAPA are preferred.
Market context
In Louisiana, nursing roles typically see steady demand across hospitals, clinics, and community care settings, especially for RNs with current licensure and recent clinical experience. These roles can be competitive because employers often look for candidates who can start quickly, meet certification and driving requirements, and handle patient care with limited onboarding. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, and confirm your RN license, CPR certification, and driver’s license are current before applying.
