RN Med Surg PRN Days

LCMC Health•New Orleans, LA

About The Position

The RN Med Surg provides hands-on, diverse nursing care for medical-surgical patients. The role involves leading and coordinating patient care, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, advocating for a safe environment, monitoring patients and communicating with patients, families, and care team members about significant events or changes in condition. The nurse also supports wound prevention and treatment, infection control, continuity of care, patient education, and an exceptional patient experience. This is a PRN days position at New Orleans East Hospital.

Requirements

Current nursing license to practice in Louisiana, as defined by the Louisiana State Board of Nursing.
Current American Heart Association BLS certification.
At least 1 year of experience for a flex RN position.

Nice To Haves

2 years of experience in a related clinical area.

Responsibilities

Prioritize, coordinate, and delegate patient-care activities.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary team members to ensure appropriate direct patient care.
Maintain and advocate for a safe environment.
Monitor and engage with patients, families, and appropriate care team members about significant events, changes in patient condition, questions, and concerns.
Prevent and treat wounds.
Monitor and carry out Joint Commission infection-control and environment-of-care requirements.
Ensure continuity of care, efficient throughput, consistent communication, and an exceptional 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.
Assist other team members without being asked.