Head Nurse - Operating Room jobs in Alexandria, LA

Job Description

Spectrum Healthcare Resources has a potential opportunity for an OR Registered Nurse at Bayne-Johnson Army Community Hospital (Fort Johnson, LA) in support of the Department of Defense

 This position offers:

• Full-time opportunity, 40 hours per week
• Consistent and predictable income
• Paid vacation and paid sick leave
• Full complement of benefits to include Medical, Dental and Vision insurance, 401k and more for those working at least 28 hours per week on a consistent basis.
• Schedule is every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. 12 hour shifts with a four hour shift on Monday or Thursday.

The Position will have the following requirements:

• Current RN License in any of the 50 states
• Minimum One year of professional experience as a licensed registered nurse in a hospital.
• Current, full and unrestricted license as Registered Nurse in the state in which the duty station is located, or a compact state that allows practice in the state in which the duty station is located. Any changes to license must be reported to employer immediately.
• Maintains BLS The American Heart Association or American Red Cross are the only accepted Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers accepted.
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP).  Failure to comply with this will result in non-compliance.
• U.S. Citizen

Key Duties Include:

• Initiate, perform and complete assigned duties in providing care to variable patient populations.
• Complete assigned patient care based on the patients’ conditions, use judgment in selecting the appropriate order and sequence of procedures and treatments, and accurately recognize, report and record relevant patient information.
• Observe, identify and respond to the patient’s needs for care, including medication, equipment-assisted care and patient/family education.
• Prepare and administer prescribed medications (oral, topical, subcutaneous, inhalation, intramuscular and/or intravenous) and perform treatments according to established policies/procedures.
• Recognize urgent or emergent patient care situations, seek assistance of the MD/DO, and initiate appropriate emergency interventions as directed.
• Perform support duties for complex diagnostic tests and/or specialized practices or procedures, which include preparing the patient, assisting in the diagnostic examination, preparing and handling specialized instruments or other specialized equipment, and monitoring the patient’s condition before, during, and following the procedure.

For More Information Contact:

Amanda Gbenro

Amanda_Gbenro@spectrumhealth.com

314-744-4193

Company Overview:

At Spectrum, we over thirty-five years of experience providing optimal solutions for federal agencies that are both innovative and cost-effective. We hold ourselves to the highest standard to ensure successful outcomes for the facilities and healthcare professionals we serve. As a Joint Commission Certified Healthcare Resource, dependability and service are the driving forces of our mission. 

Spectrum Healthcare Resources is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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