Registered Nurse - Inpatient Surgical Services (Days)

FMOLHS•Monroe, LA

About The Position

The Registered Nurse provides professional nursing care to patients in accordance with established standards and practices. The role assists physicians and staff with daily coordination of patient care and patient access, and coordinates patient flow, appointments, procedures, tests, and referrals. The nurse may serve as a preceptor for clinical staff and may lead and direct the work of others within the scope of practice. The position relies on experience and judgment, works under minimal supervision, and calls for creativity in carrying out responsibilities.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
Meet applicable license requirements.
Proficient in English, with verbal and written communication skills.
Computer skills.
Current Louisiana state Registered Nurse license.
Current BLS certification.

Responsibilities

Perform patient psychosocial and physiologic assessments while integrating changing data.
Formulate individualized plans of care based on patient trends, including education and discharge planning, and account for cultural, ethical, and spiritual needs.
Participate in planning routine transitional health care needs, including treatment, patient placement, and end-of-life options.
Respond promptly to changes in patient needs and provide holistic care using independent clinical judgment informed by education and experience.
Adapt education and teaching strategies to individual patients and families, and collaborate with them to identify realistic desired outcomes.
Deliver care efficiently, determine immediate priorities, and offer solutions to problems as needed.
Advocate for patient rights and identify potential conflicts, seeking counsel for resolution when necessary.
Identify variances from expected outcomes and revise plans of care based on patient outcomes.
Accurately document patient care activities according to documentation standards and assist the health care team with documentation as needed.
Communicate and collaborate with health care team members, patients, and families to maximize patient outcomes.
Delegate patient care activities appropriately and participate in making and revising staff assignments to support productivity.
Maintain knowledge of unit initiatives and incorporate team and committee outcomes into practice.
Participate in unit teams, work groups, and committees as requested, anticipate needs, and assist others.
Serve as a clinical resource, mentor, and preceptor; demonstrate leadership and provide practice guidance to others as needed.
Participate in quality improvement initiatives using standards, guidelines, and care pathways.
Incorporate evidence-based practice and research findings into nursing practice to enhance outcomes.
Complete other assigned duties, participate on committees as needed, and provide backup for others in the department.