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.

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.