RN Med Surg 9am-7pm
About The Position
Responsible for the delivery of patient care through the nursing process of assessment, diagnosing, planning, implementation and evaluation. Assess patient health problems and needs, develop and implement nursing care plans, and maintain medical records. Administer nursing care to ill, injured, convalescent, or disabled patients. May advise patients on health maintenance and disease prevention or provide case management. Licensing required. Collaborates with other disciplines to ensure effective and efficient patient care delivery and the achievement of desired patient outcomes. This position is for a 9 am to 7 pm shift, Tuesday- Friday. In addition to your base pay we offer pay differentials for the following shifts: 3 pm to 11 pm, 11 pm to 7 am, and Weekends.
Requirements
- Current LA State Licensure
- BLS Required
- ACLS Required
- Associate or Bachelor's Degree in Nursing
Responsibilities
- Administer local, inhalation, intravenous, and other anesthetics.
- Assess the needs of individuals, families and/or communities, including assessment of individuals' home and/or work environments to identify potential health or safety problems.
- Consult and coordinate with health care team members to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care plans.
- Consult with institutions or associations regarding issues and concerns relevant to the practice and profession of nursing.
- Direct and coordinate infection control programs, advising and consulting with specified personnel about necessary precautions.
- Direct and supervise less skilled nursing/health care personnel, or supervise a particular unit on one shift.
- Engage in research activities related to nursing.
- Instruct individuals, families and other groups on topics such as health education, disease prevention and childbirth, and develop health improvement programs.
- Maintain accurate, detailed reports and records.
- Modify patient treatment plans as indicated by patients' responses and conditions.
- Monitor all aspects of patient care, including diet and physical activity.
- Monitor, record and report symptoms and changes in patients' conditions.
- Observe nurses and visit patients to ensure that proper nursing care is provided.
- Prepare patients for, and assist with, examinations and treatments.
- Prepare rooms, sterile instruments, equipment and supplies, and ensure that stock of supplies is maintained.
- Record patients' medical information and vital signs.
- Refer students or patients to specialized health resources or community agencies furnishing assistance.
- Work with individuals, groups, and families to plan and implement programs designed to improve the overall health of communities.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- pay differentials available
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Vision insurance
- Seven paid holidays
- Sick and vacation after waiting period
- Health, vision, and dental coverage
- Employer paid life insurance and long-term disability
- 401k with employer contribution
- Pay in Lieu of Benefits option offered
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
