hr - New Orleans, LA

VitalHire•New Orleans, LA

16h•Onsite

About The Position

VitalHire is hiring a per diem (PRN) Registered Nurse specializing in emergency department/emergency room care at acute-care facilities in New Orleans or Metairie, Louisiana. Nurses select available shifts through an app, with instant confirmations, and can choose shifts as far into the future as openings are available. The role offers an hourly rate of $48.75 and 12-hour day shifts (7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.) or night shifts (7:00 p.m.–7:00 a.m.). Orientations are currently underway. The nurse will coordinate and provide patient care, promote a safe environment, respond to changes in patient conditions, support infection-control and environment-of-care requirements, and help ensure continuity of care and an exceptional patient experience. The role requires two years of consecutive acute-care experience within the specialty in the last five years, an accredited nursing program degree, an active Louisiana RN license or compact license, and the specified certifications and health documentation.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
Two years of consecutive acute-care experience in the specialty within the last five years.
Active, unencumbered Louisiana Board of Registered Nursing RN license or compact license.
Active BLS certification from the American Heart Association (AHA).
Active ACLS certification required for ED/ER and the other specialties listed in the posting.
Active PALS certification required for ED/ER and the other specialties listed in the posting.
NIHSS certification for all specialties.
CPI Blue Card for ED/ER.
Epic charting experience required.
Negative TB test within the last 12 months.
Hepatitis B series or titer.
MMR series or titer.
Tdap vaccine within the last 10 years or titer.
Varicella series or titer.

Responsibilities

Prioritize, coordinate, and delegate all care touchpoints for patients.
Maintain and advocate for a safe environment for everyone.
Monitor and communicate with patients, families, and appropriate care team members about significant events or changes in patient condition.
Prevent and treat wounds.
Monitor and carry out Joint Commission infection-control and environment-of-care requirements.
Ensure continuity of care, efficient throughput, consistent communications, and an exceptional experience for each patient.
Consult with a supervisor when assignments or tasks cannot be completed promptly, effectively, or safely.
Initiate patient and family education using appropriate resources and care services, and address their questions and concerns.

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