RN Staff - Transitional Care

St. Tammany Parish Hospital•Madisonville, LA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Serves as an integral part of the post-acute care strategy to effectively reduce hospital admissions/readmissions and potentially preventable Emergency Department (ED) visits. Responsible and accountable for the coordination of care for transitional care (post-discharge) patients. The Registered Nurse will assess and provide care as it relates to the specific needs of the patient within the framework of the State Nurse Practice Act.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing
Three (3) years of experience in an acute clinical setting
Ability to demonstrate strong organizational, decision making, delegating, communicating and customer relations skills
Current R.N. licensure with Louisiana State Board of Nursing
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through any International Liaison Committee on Resuscitation (ILCOR) provided courses such as but not limited to: Ochsner Health System, American Heart Association, and American Red Cross. The ILCOR course must include a manikin check off.
Valid and current state issued driver’s license
Reliable transportation for work with current safety inspection (brake tag) and vehicle license plate registration
Maintain and provide proof of automobile insurance (at his/her own expense) in amounts which meet at least the minimum liability coverage limits required by the state of their residence
Clearance of driving record check; Driving records shall not contain any of the following: a suspended or revoked driver’s license, 3 or more moving violations in the past 36 months, 2 or more accidents in the past 36 months, 1 or more instances of driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) within the past 24 months, at fault in a fatal accident within the past 5 years, leaving the scene of an accident within the past 36 months, and/or reckless driving within the past 12 months.

Nice To Haves

Bachelors of Science degree in Nursing
ACLS and/or PALS
Critical Care, Emergency Care, and/or Home Health experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

Serve as an integral part of the post-acute care strategy to effectively reduce hospital admissions/readmissions and potentially preventable Emergency Department (ED) visits.
Coordinate care for transitional care (post-discharge) patients.
Assess and provide care as it relates to the specific needs of the patient within the framework of the State Nurse Practice Act.