RN Supervisor - Pre-op & PACU (stph)

Job Description

At St. Tammany Health System, delivering world-class healthcare close to home is our goal. That means we are committed to attracting and retaining the very best professionals for every position in our health system.

We believe the pristine beauty of St. Tammany Parish adds to our attractive compensation package. The health system is nestled in the heart of Covington on the north shore of Lake Pontchartrain. It is a peaceful, scenic, community-oriented area with an abundance of amenities to suit every taste.JOB IS FROM: nursingjobs.siteVIEW

JOB SUMMARY:

The RN Supervisor of STHS PRE-OP & PACU is a clinical leader who assists with 24-hour responsibility for planning, coordinating, supervising, and evaluating clinical performance, efficiency, and safety practices. This includes responsibility for managing the day-to day operations of the Pre-op and PACU. Responsible for assuring quality standards are met according to evidence-based practice and professional guidelines (e.g. ASPAN, AORN, TJC). Responsibilities also include ordering supplies, staffing, daily charge reconciliation and measuring/reporting monthly statistical data. Serves as a role model in providing leadership and direction using a multidisciplinary team approach to ensure productivity, efficiency, and coordination while enforcing Medical Staff/Perioperative policies and procedures.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Current, unencumbered LA RN license
• Current BLS, ALS, & PALS required. These certifications are offered through any International Liaison Committee on Resuscitation (ILCOR) provided courses such as but not limited to:  Ochsner Health System, American Heart Association, and American Red Cross.  The ILCOR course must include a manikin check-off.  
• Graduate of an accredited RN program, BSN preferred
• Minimum of 2 years of PACU clinical experience required
• Leadership, communication, organization, time management, and critical thinking skills required.

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Preoperative experience preferred.
• Pre-Op and/or PACU Charge Nurse or Management experience preferred.
• CPAN or CAPA preferred.
• Computer skills Microsoft word and Excel strongly encouraged.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Must possess good physical health.  Some requirements include but are not limited to standing, sitting or walking for long periods of time.  Lifting at least 50 pounds is required.  Must be able to work with a moderate level of noise.
Physical Effort required:        
Constant (67%-100%) - hearing, seeing
Frequently (34%-66%) - lifting, carrying, pushing/pulling, reaching, handling/feeling, talking
Occasionally (1%-33%) - climbing (stairs, ladders, etc.), stooping, crouching

EMPLOYMENT

Each St. Tammany Health System staff member is expected to conduct himself or herself according to our mission, vision and values. Please take time to review those expectations, which can be found by clicking here, before applying for employment. If you feel you are unable to demonstrate those characteristics, we respectfully request that you do not proceed with the application process.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

St. Tammany Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer. St. Tammany Health System is committed to equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability status, genetic information or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.