Experienced Registered Nurse - Main Campus ER FT

FMOLHS • Baton Rouge, LA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse provides safe, therapeutic care in a holistic and systematic manner, incorporating individual differences into care. The RN integrates knowledge, skills, and experience to meet the needs of patients and families throughout the continuum of care, including patient and family education, and performs responsibilities within the scope of RN licensure.

This position is in the Emergency Department at the Lake Main Campus in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. All shifts are available. The hospital is a Level 1 Trauma Center, Stroke Center of Excellence, and Heart Center of Excellence, and uses Intellisep Technology to help identify sepsis patients. A $50 million renovation project is planned to enhance Main Campus Emergency Department facilities.

The role includes assessing patients, developing and adapting plans of care, delivering and documenting care, collaborating with patients, families, and healthcare team members, participating in quality improvement, and supporting professional development. A sign-on bonus of up to $35,000 is offered for experienced full-time ER nurses working night shift. Applicants who do not meet the stated experienced-nurse requirements may be eligible for a $10,000 sign-on bonus incentive.

Requirements

• At least five years of Emergency Room experience, including trauma, for the experienced-nurse requirements.
• At least one year of acute care nursing experience.
• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Current Louisiana RN license, as required by licensure requirements.
• Current BLS certification.
• ACLS and PALS certifications.
• Obtain ER or Trauma Certification and TNCC within one year of employment.
• Obtain CPI within six months of employment.
• Proficiency in English and verbal and written communication skills.
• Computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform psychosocial and physiologic assessments and integrate changing patient data.
• Formulate plans of care based on patient trends, including education and discharge planning.
• Tailor and prioritize care to individual needs, including cultural, ethical, and spiritual needs.
• Participate in planning routine transitional healthcare needs, including treatment, placement, and end-of-life options.
• Respond to changes in patient needs and provide holistic care using independent clinical judgment.
• Adapt educational programs and information to patients and families, and integrate education into care delivery.
• Collaborate with patients and families to identify realistic desired outcomes.
• Prioritize care, address problems, and promote efficient delivery of care.
• Advocate for patient rights, identify potential conflicts, and seek counsel to resolve conflicts.
• Identify variances from expected outcomes, evaluate outcomes, and revise plans of care.
• Document patient care activities according to documentation standards and assist the healthcare team with documentation.
• Communicate and collaborate with healthcare team members, patients, and families to maximize outcomes.
• Delegate patient care activities appropriately and participate in making and revising staff assignments.
• Maintain knowledge of unit initiatives and incorporate team and committee outcomes into practice.
• Participate in unit teams, work groups, committees, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Use standards, guidelines, pathways, evidence-based practice, and research findings to enhance care outcomes.
• Act as a clinical resource and mentor, and provide direction and guidance to other team members.
• Identify learning needs, complete required continuing education and competencies, and pursue lifelong learning.
• Demonstrate leadership in critical thinking, decision-making, and problem-solving.

Benefits

• Tuition reimbursement
• Growth opportunities
• Affordable employee benefits
• Competitive salaries
• Generous benefits
• Sign-on bonus of up to $35,000 for experienced full-time ER nurses on night shift
• $10,000 sign-on bonus incentive may be available to applicants who do not meet the experienced-nurse requirements

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree