Registered Nurse - Progressive Care (Full-Time, Nights)

FMOLHS•Lafayette, LA

About The Position

The Registered Nurse provides safe, therapeutic care in a holistic and systematic manner, incorporating individual differences into care. The role applies knowledge, skills, and experience to meet the needs of patients and families throughout the continuum of care, including patient and family education. The nurse relies on education and training to fulfill responsibilities within the scope of RN licensure. The nurse assesses patients, develops and revises individualized plans of care, responds to changing needs using independent clinical judgment, and supports care transitions and discharge planning. The role includes communication and collaboration with patients, families, and the healthcare team; participation in quality improvement and evidence-based practice; and professional development, mentoring, and leadership activities. The nurse also consistently performs the organization’s 12 Service Standards focused on Values, Service, and Quality.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
Proficiency in English and verbal and written communication skills.
Computer skills.
Current Louisiana State license as a Registered Nurse.
BLS certification.
Obtain ACLS and PALS certifications within the first 6 months of hire.
Obtain CPI and NIH Stroke Scale certifications within the first year of hire.

Responsibilities

Perform psychosocial and physiologic assessments that integrate changing data.
Formulate plans of care based on trends among similar patients, including patient education and discharge planning.
Tailor and prioritize care to individual patient needs, including 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 informed by education and experience.
Adapt educational programs and information to patients and families by modifying teaching strategies or content, and integrate education into care delivery.
Collaborate with patients and families to identify realistic desired outcomes.
Promote efficient care delivery by determining immediate priorities and offering solutions to problems.
Advocate for patient rights, identify potential conflicts, and seek counsel to resolve conflicts.
Identify variances from expected outcomes, evaluate patient outcomes, and revise plans of care as needed.
Document patient care activities according to documentation standards and assist the healthcare team with documentation.
Communicate and collaborate with healthcare team members, patients, and families to maximize patient outcomes.
Delegate patient care activities appropriately and participate in making and revising staff assignments to maximize productivity.
Maintain knowledge of unit initiatives and incorporate team and committee outcomes into practice.
Participate in unit teams, work groups, and committees; anticipate needs and voluntarily assist others.
Demonstrate knowledge of unit-based quality improvement initiatives and participate using standards, guidelines, and care pathways.
Incorporate evidence-based practice and research findings into nursing practice to enhance outcomes.
Act as a clinical resource and mentor, display leadership behaviors, and provide direction and guidance to others, including as a preceptor.
Identify learning needs through self-evaluation and progress toward prior-year goals.
Complete required documentation, continuing education, and competencies relevant to the area of practice as defined by clinical management.
Assume responsibility for lifelong learning and self-development to improve practice settings.
Apply leadership skills in critical thinking, decision-making, and problem-solving.
Consistently perform the organization’s 12 Service Standards focused on Values, Service, and Quality.
Perform other duties as assigned.