REGISTERED NURSE (Acute Care/ Full-time Days)

Jackson Parish Hospital•Jonesboro, LA

About The Position

Jackson Parish Hospital is seeking a full-time Registered Nurse to work in Acute Care on days. The RN assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates nursing care for assigned patients, using the nursing process to support their progression toward optimal health. The role includes coordinating care throughout the continuum, supervising and delegating work to members of the healthcare team, and communicating patient needs and changes in condition to appropriate clinical staff. The RN is expected to protect patient confidentiality, advocate for patients, support informed healthcare decisions, and represent the organization professionally while following hospital policies and procedures. The position offers a full benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, short- and long-term disability, life insurance, 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.
Able to communicate effectively in English, 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 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, the nursing call system, telephone, fax machine, copy machine, computer, and printer/scanner.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree.
Minimum of 2 years of related work experience.
ACLS and PALS certification within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

Assess patients in basic and complex situations, identify potential or actual needs, document assessments, and communicate changes in patient status, needs, or condition to the supervisor and physician when applicable.
Plan care for patients and their families in response to identified needs throughout the continuum of care.
Directly supervise and delegate work to healthcare team members, including LPNs/LVNs, CNAs, and unit or ward clerks.
Administer intravenous medications, drips, pushes, and blood according to scope of practice.
Facilitate the identification and resolution of patient admission, transfer, and discharge needs throughout the course of care.
Maintain and ensure patient confidentiality.
Communicate changing patient needs to the Charge Nurse/Nursing Supervisor and Director of Nursing.
Advocate for patients by initiating actions to improve care or change decisions or activities contrary to their interests or wishes, and provide opportunities for informed healthcare decisions.
Perform other tasks and duties assigned by the Director of Nursing or supervisor.
Report to work on time and as scheduled and complete work within designated time frames.
Attend staff meetings as scheduled.
Represent the organization in a positive and professional manner and adhere to JPH policies and procedures.