Registered Nurse Surgery

Iberia Medical Center•New Iberia, LA

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About The Position

Iberia Medical Center (IMC) is hiring a Registered Nurse in its Surgery Department in New Iberia, Louisiana. The nurse applies the nursing process—including assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation—to provide effective patient care. The role involves interacting with patients, significant others, and other health team members, and providing care based on physical, psychosocial, educational, and safety needs for newborn, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients. The position is full-time, with a schedule of 36–40 hours per week. Previous experience is preferred but not required. Candidates must be graduates of a state-approved School of Nursing and hold a current Louisiana RN license.

Requirements

Graduate of a state-approved School of Nursing.
Current license as a registered nurse in the state of Louisiana.
Ability to apply the nursing process in providing effective patient care.
Ability to provide care based on physical, psychosocial, educational, and safety criteria for newborn, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric populations.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Demonstrate respect for patients and families.
Maintain and protect confidentiality regarding all aspects of patient care.
Systematically and continually assess the patient's health with the patient and family.
Apply the nursing process to each patient and implement nursing actions.
Assess, collaborate, and coordinate the patient's discharge needs and readiness for discharge.
Participate in departmental and hospital improvement plans.
Serve as a positive role model for peers and promote a professional image of Iberia Medical Center.
Maintain the confidentiality, security, and integrity of patient and organizational data.
Consistently follow Iberia Medical Center's Standards of Performance.
Adhere to Patient Safety Goals.