Registered Nurse FT Days - Pediatric Surgical Unit

FMOLHS•Baton Rouge, LA

About The Position

The Registered Nurse provides safe, holistic, systematic therapeutic care to pediatric surgical patients and their families. The role integrates nursing knowledge, skills, and experience across the continuum of care, including patient and family education, and applies education and training within the scope of RN licensure.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
Proficient in English, with verbal and written communication skills.
Computer skills.
Current Louisiana State RN license.
BLS certification.

Responsibilities

Assess psychosocial and physiologic needs while integrating changing patient data.
Develop plans of care based on patient trends, including patient education and discharge planning.
Tailor and prioritize care to individual cultural, ethical, and spiritual needs.
Participate in planning routine transitional healthcare needs, including treatment, placement, and end-of-life options.
Respond to changes in patient needs and provide holistic care using independent clinical judgment.
Adapt educational programs and information to individual patients and families, and integrate teaching into care delivery.
Collaborate with patients and families to identify realistic desired outcomes.
Determine immediate care priorities, promote efficient care delivery, and help solve problems.
Advocate for patient rights, identify potential conflicts, and seek counsel to resolve conflicts.
Identify variances from expected outcomes, evaluate results, and revise plans of care.
Document patient care activities according to standards and assist the healthcare team with documentation.
Communicate and collaborate with healthcare team members, patients, and families to maximize outcomes.
Delegate patient care appropriately and participate in making and revising staff assignments.
Keep informed about unit initiatives and incorporate team and committee outcomes into practice.
Participate in unit teams, work groups, committees, and quality improvement initiatives.
Use standards, guidelines, pathways, evidence-based practice, and research findings to enhance care outcomes.
Anticipate needs and voluntarily assist others.
Serve as a clinical resource, preceptor, and mentor; provide direction and guidance to healthcare team members.
Identify learning needs, complete required continuing education and competencies, and pursue lifelong learning.
Demonstrate leadership in critical thinking, decision-making, and problem-solving.