Registered Nurse - CVRU (Days)

FMOLHS•Monroe, LA

About The Position

The Registered Nurse is responsible for providing professional nursing care to patients according to established standards and practices. The role assists physicians and staff with the daily coordination of patient care and patient access, and coordinates patient flow, appointments, procedures, tests, and referrals. The nurse may serve as a preceptor for clinical staff and may lead and direct others within the scope of practice. The position relies on experience and judgment, works under minimal supervision, and requires creativity.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
Meet license requirements.
Proficient in English, with verbal and written communication skills.
Computer skills.
Current Louisiana State license as a Registered Nurse (RN).
Basic Life Support (BLS).

Responsibilities

Perform patient psychosocial and physiologic assessments while integrating changing patient data.
Formulate plans of care based on trends among similar patients, including patient education and discharge planning.
Tailor and prioritize care to individual cultural, ethical, and spiritual needs.
Participate in planning routine transitional health care needs, including treatment, patient placement, and end-of-life options.
Respond promptly to changes in patient needs and provide holistic care using independent clinical judgment.
Adapt educational programs and information to individual patients and families, and collaborate with them to identify realistic desired outcomes.
Deliver care efficiently, determine immediate priorities, and offer solutions to problems as needed.
Advocate for patient rights and seek counsel to resolve potential conflicts when necessary.
Identify variances from expected outcomes and revise plans of care based on patient outcomes.
Accurately document patient care activities according to documentation standards and assist the healthcare team with documentation as needed.
Communicate and collaborate with healthcare team members, patients, and families to maximize patient outcomes.
Delegate patient care activities appropriately and participate in making and revising staff assignments to maximize productivity.
Maintain knowledge of unit initiatives and incorporate team and committee outcomes into practice.
Participate in unit teams, work groups, and committees as requested, and anticipate needs by voluntarily assisting others.
Serve as a clinical resource, mentor, and preceptor; demonstrate leadership and provide practice direction and guidance as needed.
Participate in quality improvement initiatives using standards, guidelines, and pathways for care delivery.
Incorporate evidence-based practice and research findings into nursing practice.
Complete other duties as assigned, participate on committees as needed, and act as a backup for others in the department as needed.