Registered Nurse PRN - ICU

FMOLHS•Monroe, LA

About The Position

The Registered Nurse provides professional nursing care for 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 precept clinical staff, relies on experience and judgment to fulfill responsibilities, works under minimal supervision, and may lead and direct others within the scope of practice. Creativity is expected in performing the job. The nurse performs ongoing psychosocial and physiologic assessments, develops individualized plans of care, provides patient and family education, supports transitional care planning, responds to changing patient needs using independent clinical judgment, advocates for patient rights, and documents care accurately. The role also collaborates with the healthcare team, delegates care appropriately, participates in unit initiatives and quality improvement, and incorporates evidence-based practice and research findings into nursing care.

Requirements

At least 2 years of experience in an operating room setting.
Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing.
Active RN license as required by the state of employment.
Valid BCLS certification upon employment; online certification is not accepted.
ACLS and PALS certifications required within 6 months.
Additional specialty experience may be required according to facility practices, such as pediatric or GI experience.

Nice To Haves

Operating room experience in an ambulatory surgery center is preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform ongoing psychosocial and physiologic patient assessments and integrate changing patient data.
Formulate individualized plans of care, including patient education and discharge planning, based on patient trends and needs.
Tailor and prioritize care to patients’ cultural, ethical, spiritual, and individual needs.
Participate in planning routine transitional healthcare 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.
Adapt educational programs and information to individual patients and families, collaborating with them to identify realistic outcomes.
Deliver care efficiently, determine immediate priorities, and offer solutions to problems as needed.
Advocate for patient rights and seek counsel to resolve potential conflicts when necessary.
Identify variances from expected outcomes and revise plans of care based on patient outcomes.
Document patient care accurately according to documentation standards and assist the healthcare team with documentation as needed.
Communicate and collaborate with healthcare team members, patients, and families to maximize patient outcomes.
Delegate patient care activities appropriately and participate in making or revising staff assignments as needed.
Maintain knowledge of unit initiatives and incorporate team and committee outcomes into practice.
Participate in unit teams, work groups, and committees as requested, and anticipate needs by assisting others.
Serve as a clinical resource, mentor, and preceptor; demonstrate leadership and guide others regarding practice 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.