REGISTERED NURSE (Acute Care / full-time Nights)

Jackson Parish Hospital•Jonesboro, LA

About The Position

Jackson Parish Hospital is seeking a full-time Registered Nurse to work nights 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 role includes a full benefits package: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, retirement, accrued time off, eight paid holidays, and other supplemental plans.

Requirements

Graduate of an approved Registered Nurse program.
Current Registered Nurse license in the state of Louisiana.
Current BLS certification upon hire.
ACLS and PALS certifications within six months of hire.
Ability to communicate effectively in English, both 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 and handle stress appropriately.
Ability to work long hours between breaks and meals, if necessary.
Basic computer competency.
Ability to operate and troubleshoot nursing department equipment, 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 in basic and complex situations, identify potential or actual needs, communicate changes in patient status or condition to the supervisor and physician when applicable, and document assessments.
Plan care for patients and their families in response to identified needs throughout the continuum of care.
Directly supervise and delegate duties to healthcare team members, including LPNs/LVNs, CNAs, and unit or ward clerks.
Administer intravenous medications, drips, pushes, and blood in accordance with scope of practice.
Facilitate identification and resolution of patient admission, transfer, and discharge needs throughout care.
Maintain patient confidentiality at all times.
Communicate changing patient needs with the Charge Nurse/Nursing Supervisor and Director of Nursing.
Advocate for patients as circumstances require, including initiating actions to improve care and supporting informed healthcare decisions.
Report to work on time and as scheduled, and complete work within designated time frames.
Attend staff meetings as scheduled.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Nursing or supervisor.
Represent the organization positively and professionally, and adhere to JPH policies and procedures.