Rn Jobs in Baton Rouge, LA

About The Position

Requirements

• No experience necessary.
• Louisiana nursing students must be enrolled in an accredited registered nursing program and have a projected graduation date within 12 months for a four-year program or within nine months for a two-year program.
• Louisiana nursing students must be in good academic standing and agree to comply with all state board of nursing requirements.
• Mississippi nursing students must be enrolled in an accredited U.S. school of nursing program preparing candidates for registered nursing licensure and have successfully completed one academic year or two clinical semesters of nursing clinical courses.
• BLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Assist the RN in conducting focused patient assessments.
• Participate in implementing the nursing plan of care and perform delegated clinical tasks appropriate to educational preparation.
• Recognize and promptly report changes in patient condition to the RN preceptor or charge RN.
• Reinforce RN-led patient and family education.
• Provide and document patient care using clear communication.
• Collaborate with the RN preceptor to prioritize patient needs and plan daily care.
• Coordinate care with ancillary departments.
• Participate in and document patient safety initiatives.
• Maintain departmental and hospital standards while working within the scope of training.
• Complete all required hospital- and unit-based competencies.
• Perform verified clinical tasks only after receiving required education and academic clearance.