Registered Nurse 2 (WAE/PRN)
About The Position
The Louisiana Veterans Homes primarily serve Louisiana’s veteran population by providing medical, restorative, and rehabilitative services in an atmosphere of respect and compassion. The objective is to provide eligible veterans with quality nursing care and help them reach the highest possible levels of physical and mental capacity. The Registered Nurse 2 provides first-line supervision of nursing services in a clinical, educational, or programmatic setting at a Louisiana War Veterans Home, a large, complex, 156-bed, 24-hour health care facility. The position is in the Nursing Department of the Northeast Louisiana Veterans Home in Monroe, Louisiana. The appointment is WAE (PRN); WAE employees may work up to 1,245 hours within a twelve-month period and are not eligible for state benefits, leave earning, or paid holidays. The position offers hourly premium pay and shift differentials, with additional rates based on the shift worked under applicable pay policies.
Requirements
- Possess a current Louisiana Registered Nurse license, a temporary permit, or a multistate license issued by a Nursing Licensure Compact (NLC/eNLC) state to practice as a registered nurse.
- Meet one of the following: one year of experience as a licensed registered nurse; a bachelor’s degree in nursing; or a master’s degree in nursing or public health.
Responsibilities
- Perform professional nursing duties, which may include administering blood and blood components, IV medications, parenteral nutrition, and central line therapy, under the close supervision of a higher-level registered nurse.
- Receive physicians’ instructions regarding patient care and ensure orders are transmitted to other units as needed.
- Make regular patient rounds to observe and assess physical conditions and behaviors, evaluate the quality of care, and ensure proper documentation of treatment and nursing observations.
- Administer oral and intramuscular medications, begin intravenous therapies, and perform medical tests as needed in the absence of subordinate professional staff.
- Provide specialized nursing care, such as ventilative care, care involving special equipment, triage, or care for multiple system failures.
- Admit patients or receive patients following admission by conducting a Nursing Assessment and Initial Treatment Plan.
Benefits
- Hourly premium pay and shift differentials, with additional rates based on the shift worked under applicable pay policies.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
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