REGISTERED NURSE (Acute Care/ Full-time Days)

Jackson Parish Hospital•Jonesboro, LA

About The Position

Jackson Parish Hospital is seeking a full-time Registered Nurse to work in Acute Care. The RN assesses, plans, implements, evaluates, and provides nursing care to assigned patients using the nursing process to support their progression toward optimal health. The position includes a full benefits package: medical, dental, vision, short- and long-term disability, life insurance, retirement, accrued time off, eight paid holidays, and supplemental plans.

Requirements

Graduate of an approved Registered Nurse program.
Current Registered Nurse license in Louisiana.
Current BLS certification upon hire.
ACLS and PALS certifications within six months of hire.
Able to communicate effectively in English, verbally and in writing.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work alone or with minimal supervision.
Ability to maintain a professional and courteous rapport with patients, families, coworkers, physicians, and visitors.
Ability to work under stress and handle it appropriately.
Ability to work long hours between breaks and meals when necessary.
Basic computer competency.
Ability to operate and troubleshoot nursing department equipment and systems, including the nursing call system, telephone, fax machine, copy machine, computer, and printer/scanner.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree preferred.
Minimum of two years of related work experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Assess patients’ needs in basic and complex situations, identify actual or potential needs, document assessments, and communicate changes in patient status or condition to the supervisor and physician when applicable.
Plan care for patients and their families in response to identified needs throughout the continuum of care.
Directly supervise and delegate work to healthcare team members, including LPNs/LVNs, CNAs, and unit or ward clerks.
Administer intravenous medications, drips, pushes, and blood according to scope of practice.
Facilitate the identification and resolution of patient admission, transfer, and discharge needs throughout care.
Maintain patient confidentiality.
Communicate changing patient needs with the Charge Nurse, Nursing Supervisor, and Director of Nursing.
Advocate for patients by initiating actions to improve care or address decisions or activities contrary to their interests or wishes, and support informed healthcare decisions.
Complete other tasks and duties assigned by the Director of Nursing or supervisor.
Report to work on time and as scheduled, and complete work within designated time frames.
Attend scheduled staff meetings.
Represent the organization positively and professionally.
Adhere to Jackson Parish Hospital policies and procedures.