Registered Nurse Staff

Willis Knighton Health • Shreveport, LA

5d

About The Position

The Night Registered Nurse in the Emergency Department provides direct care to patients experiencing acute medical conditions, delivering safe, efficient, high-quality nursing care in a fast-paced environment. The role includes overnight triage, assessment, and patient care; administering medications, treatments, and emergency interventions in accordance with hospital policy; and collaborating with physicians, nurses, and interdisciplinary teams. The nurse documents care in electronic health records, educates patients and families about diagnoses and procedures, and supports patient flow through timely admissions, discharges, and transfers. The position also interacts with patients, families, and visitors; assigns duties to unit staff; and provides technical information and assistance to nursing personnel, physicians, and other department personnel.

Requirements

• Current license to practice as a professional registered nurse in the State of Louisiana.
• Skill and proficiency in applying highly technical principles, concepts, and techniques central to the nursing profession.
• Human relations skills in interviewing and communication.
• Ability to use initiative in decision-making and independent judgment.
• Ability to stand and walk for prolonged periods.
• Ability to lift and transport patients and equipment.
• Ability to work with frequent exposure to contagious entities.

Responsibilities

• Triage, assess, and care for patients overnight in the Emergency Department.
• Administer medications, treatments, and emergency interventions according to hospital policy.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and interdisciplinary teams.
• Document patient care accurately and efficiently in electronic health records.
• Educate patients and families about diagnoses and procedures.
• Support patient flow through timely admissions, discharges, and transfers.
• Interact with patients, families, and visitors.
• Assign duties to unit staff.
• Provide technical information and assistance to nursing personnel, physicians, and other department personnel.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed