Registered Nurse 1 /2 (Medicine Unit)

State of Louisiana • Independence, LA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse 1/2 position is based in the Medicine Unit at Lallie Kemp Regional Medical Center, 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. The RN delivers professional nursing care and supports patients’ treatment and recovery. The shift is determined by the Department Manager.

Vacancies may be filled at the RN 1 or RN 2 level depending on the selected applicant’s experience. The starting rate for RN 1 is $24.57; the special entrance base pay for RN 2 is $27.00. Additional pay is offered for specified shifts, weekends, holidays, certifications, and domicile. BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications from the American Heart Association are required before appointment.

Requirements

• Current Louisiana Registered Nurse license, temporary permit, or multistate license issued by a Nursing Licensure Compact (NLC/eNLC) state to practice as a registered nurse.
• BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications from the American Heart Association are required before appointment.

Responsibilities

• Perform initial and ongoing patient assessments, including biophysical, psychosocial, environmental, self-care, education, and discharge-planning factors.
• Provide direct patient care within the scope of practice for a Registered Nurse.
• Communicate and coordinate patient care with the Charge Nurse, oncoming nurse, and other interdisciplinary team members.
• Implement patient care and treatments, and administer medications at appropriate intervals as prescribed by a physician.
• Participate in staff-development in-services based on assessed learning needs.
• Participate in unit meetings and quality-improvement activities, and orient new RNs or subordinate staff members.
• Accept delegated Charge Nurse duties.
• Attend educational in-services, mandatory training, and annual reviews as required by hospital policy or a supervisor.
• Perform other assigned duties, including ensuring departmental coverage.

What This Job Offers

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