Registered Nurse (RN) - PRN Nights | Shreveport LTACH

PAM Health Specialty Hospital of Shreveport•Shreveport, LA

About The Position

The Registered Nurse (RN) delivers, directs, and supervises care for patients admitted to the nursing unit, using the nursing process and working under the direction of the Chief Nursing Officer/Director of Nursing, Nurse Manager, or Charge Nurse. The role includes planning, coordinating, and providing patient care; interdisciplinary and discharge planning; patient and family teaching for post-hospitalization; and accessing community resources. The RN may perform other related duties as assigned or requested, including Charge Nurse duties when appropriately certified. The position is with PAM Health, a provider of specialty healthcare services through more than 80 locations, wound clinics, and outpatient physical therapy locations in 17 states. PAM Health describes a collaborative work environment, opportunities for growth and advancement, and a mission centered on compassionate, expert care and supporting recovery through education and research.

Requirements

Current registered nurse (RN) licensure in the state where the hospital is located, or compact licensure if the state participates.
Current BLS certification; BLS and ACLS certifications must be AHA approved within 90 days of employment.
Evidence of ACLS certification within 90 days of employment.
Current ACLS certification is required for Charge Nurses.

Nice To Haves

One year of inpatient medical-surgical nursing experience is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Use the nursing process to deliver, direct, and supervise care for patients admitted to the nursing unit.
Plan, coordinate, and provide patient care.
Participate in interdisciplinary planning and discharge planning.
Provide patient and family teaching for post-hospitalization.
Access community resources for patients.
Perform other related duties as assigned or requested, which may include Charge Nurse duties.