Surgery Department Peri-op Program - June 2026
St. Tammany Health System, Covington, LA, United States
Responsibilities
The Perioperative RN is responsible and accountable for a group of patients during a designated time frame and to provide care to these patients via therapeutic use of self, the nursing process, the environment/instrumentation, and other health care team members. The Perioperative RN is accountable for planning & directing the care of every patient undergoing operative & invasive procedures. The Perioperative RN directs & supervises the surgical team members.
Employees are expected to successfully complete two phases of training and instruction totaling thirty (30) months without fail.
Program Overview
Two phases: Phase One – training course, instruction, six‑month training period. Phase Two – full‑time, continuous employment for twenty‑four months (4,160 hours) as an OR RN.
Requirements
Licensed Registered Nurse in Louisiana (active, in good standing throughout the program).
Graduate from a National League for Nursing (NLN) accredited school of nursing.
One year of acute‑care nursing experience preferred.
BLS certification required or to be obtained during orientation; ALS required or to be obtained within first six months.
Other certifications: Ochsner Health System, American Heart Association, American Red Cross, etc. with manikin check‑off.
Must be able to work flexible shifts, take call, and work without unit‑specific standards.
Physical Demands
Must possess good physical health. Requirements include standing, sitting, walking for long periods, lifting at least 50 pounds, moderate noise tolerance.
Physical effort:
Constant (67–100%) — reaching, handling/feeling, talking, hearing, seeing.
Frequently (34–66%) — lifting, carrying, pushing/pulling, stooping, crouching.
Occasionally (1–33%) — climbing stairs/ladders, balancing, crawling.
Contact Information
Jennifer Saint, HR Talent Partner
Talent Acquisition – Human Resources
Equal Opportunity Employer
St. Tammany Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The 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.
#J-18808-Ljbffr
The Perioperative RN is responsible and accountable for a group of patients during a designated time frame and to provide care to these patients via therapeutic use of self, the nursing process, the environment/instrumentation, and other health care team members. The Perioperative RN is accountable for planning & directing the care of every patient undergoing operative & invasive procedures. The Perioperative RN directs & supervises the surgical team members.
Employees are expected to successfully complete two phases of training and instruction totaling thirty (30) months without fail.
Program Overview
Two phases: Phase One – training course, instruction, six‑month training period. Phase Two – full‑time, continuous employment for twenty‑four months (4,160 hours) as an OR RN.
Requirements
Licensed Registered Nurse in Louisiana (active, in good standing throughout the program).
Graduate from a National League for Nursing (NLN) accredited school of nursing.
One year of acute‑care nursing experience preferred.
BLS certification required or to be obtained during orientation; ALS required or to be obtained within first six months.
Other certifications: Ochsner Health System, American Heart Association, American Red Cross, etc. with manikin check‑off.
Must be able to work flexible shifts, take call, and work without unit‑specific standards.
Physical Demands
Must possess good physical health. Requirements include standing, sitting, walking for long periods, lifting at least 50 pounds, moderate noise tolerance.
Physical effort:
Constant (67–100%) — reaching, handling/feeling, talking, hearing, seeing.
Frequently (34–66%) — lifting, carrying, pushing/pulling, stooping, crouching.
Occasionally (1–33%) — climbing stairs/ladders, balancing, crawling.
Contact Information
Jennifer Saint, HR Talent Partner
Talent Acquisition – Human Resources
Equal Opportunity Employer
St. Tammany Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The 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.
#J-18808-Ljbffr