Registered Nurse (RN) - 13 Week Assignment - Days $55/hr | Shreveport LTACH

PAM Health•Shreveport, LA

20h•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse (RN) works under the direction of the Chief Nursing Officer/Director of Nursing, Nurse Manager, or Charge Nurse. The RN uses the nursing process to deliver, direct, and supervise care for patients admitted to the nursing unit. The role includes planning, coordinating, and providing patient care, interdisciplinary planning, discharge planning, patient and family education for post-hospitalization, and connecting patients with community resources. The RN may perform other related duties as assigned or requested, including serving as Charge Nurse when appropriately certified. This is an internal 13-week assignment at a Shreveport LTACH, offering $55 per hour. The position is for day shifts. One year of inpatient medical-surgical nursing experience is preferred but not required.

Requirements

Hold a current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state where the hospital is located, or a compact license if the state participates.
Hold current BLS certification.
Provide evidence of ACLS certification within 90 days of employment; BLS and ACLS certifications must be AHA approved 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, including interdisciplinary planning.
Coordinate discharge planning and connect patients with community resources.
Teach patients and families about post-hospitalization care.
Perform other related duties as assigned or requested, including Charge Nurse duties when appropriately certified.