Registered Nurse - CVRU (Days)

FMOLHS•Monroe, LA

About The Position

The Registered Nurse provides professional nursing care for patients in accordance with established standards and practices. The nurse assists physicians and staff with the daily coordination of patient care and patient access, and coordinates patient flow, appointments, procedures, tests, and referrals. The role may include precepting clinical staff and leading or directing others within the scope of practice. The nurse works under minimal supervision and uses experience, judgment, and creativity to accomplish responsibilities.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
Meet applicable license requirements.
Current Louisiana State Registered Nurse license.
Current BLS certification.
Proficiency in English and verbal and written communication skills.
Computer skills.

Responsibilities

Perform patient psychosocial and physiologic assessments while integrating changing data.
Develop individualized plans of care based on patient trends, including education and discharge planning, and address 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 informed by education and experience.
Adapt educational programs and information to individual patients and families, and collaborate with them to identify realistic outcomes.
Deliver care efficiently, determine immediate priorities, and offer solutions to problems as needed.
Advocate for patient rights, identify potential conflicts, and seek counsel for conflict resolution when necessary.
Identify variances from expected outcomes and revise plans of care based on patient outcomes.
Accurately document patient care 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 or revising staff assignments to support productivity.
Maintain knowledge of unit initiatives and incorporate team or committee outcomes into practice.
Participate in unit teams, work groups, and committees as requested, anticipate needs, and assist others.
Serve as a clinical resource, mentor, and preceptor; demonstrate leadership and provide practice guidance to others as needed.
Participate in quality improvement initiatives using standards, guidelines, and care pathways.
Incorporate evidence-based practice and research findings into nursing practice.
Complete other assigned duties, participate in committees as needed, and provide backup for others in the department.