Registered Nurse (PRN) - Neuro Stepdown (SDU) - $48.75/hr - Marrero, LA

VitalHire • Marrero, LA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

VitalHire is hiring a Registered Nurse for a Neuro Stepdown (SDU) role at a short-term acute care facility in Marrero, Louisiana. This is a per diem (PRN) position paying $48.75 per hour. Nurses can use an app to select available shifts and receive instant confirmations. Shifts are 12 hours, either days from 6:45 a.m. to 7:15 p.m. or nights from 6:45 p.m. to 7:15 a.m.

The nurse will coordinate and provide patient care, collaborate with multidisciplinary team members, maintain a safe care environment, communicate with patients and families about significant events or changes in condition, provide wound care, follow infection-control and environment-of-care requirements, support continuity and efficient delivery of care, and initiate patient and family education.

Requirements

• At least 1 year of consecutive acute care experience within the specialty in the last 5 years.
• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• Active, unencumbered Louisiana Board of Registered Nursing RN license or compact license.
• Active BLS certification from the American Heart Association.
• Active ACLS certification.
• Epic charting experience.
• 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 patient-care activities.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team members to provide appropriate direct patient care.
• Maintain and advocate for a safe environment.
• Monitor and communicate with patients, families, and appropriate care team members regarding significant events, changes in patient condition, questions, and concerns.
• Prevent and treat wounds.
• Monitor and follow Joint Commission infection-control and environment-of-care requirements.
• Ensure continuity of care, efficient throughput, consistent communication, and a positive patient experience.
• Consult with a supervisor when unable to complete assignments or perform tasks promptly, effectively, or safely.
• Initiate patient and family education using appropriate resources and continuum-of-care services.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Associate degree