Registered Nurse 1 - 3 (Emergency Department)

State of Louisiana•Independence, LA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Lallie Kemp Regional Medical Center is a 24-bed acute care critical access hospital serving the Florida Parishes region of Southeast Louisiana. The hospital provides services including general surgery and a 24-hour emergency department, supported by a network of board-certified physicians. The Registered Nurse 1–3 position is in the Emergency Department and provides nursing services to patients of all ages presenting for emergent and non-emergent care. The position may be filled at the RN 1, RN 2, or RN 3 level based on the selected applicant’s experience, as part of a career progression group. Salary depends on qualifications. The shift is determined by the manager or supervisor.

Requirements

Possess a current Louisiana Registered Nurse license, a temporary permit, or a multistate license issued by a Nursing Licensure Compact (NLC/eNLC) state to practice as a registered nurse.
Maintain current Louisiana State RN licensure.
Hold valid BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications from the American Heart Association before appointment.

Nice To Haves

Applicants who already have BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

Complete or assist with the initial assessment of patients’ needs based on psychosocial, environmental, and physiological factors.
Establish priorities rapidly and accurately using a five-level triage system.
Communicate and coordinate patient care with supervisory staff, the oncoming nurse, and other disciplines.
Collaborate with physicians, other disciplines, patients, and/or significant others to develop a plan of care.
Facilitate appropriate referrals according to identified continuity-of-care needs.