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Summary:

Assesses, plans, implements, evaluates and documents nursing care in accordance with facility and departmental policies and in accordance with standards of professional nursing practice. This position is accountable for the delivery and quality of nursing care delivered by self or others who are under his/her direction.

Requirements:

Graduate of an RN program

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Knowledge of scope and role of the Registered Nurse, Licensed Practical Nurse, and Unlicensed Assistive Personnel

Valid Registered Nurse license to practice within the state of Louisiana

Basic Life Support

ACLS certification within 3 months of hire

Recognizes typical and atypical signs of post-surgical complications

Recognizes signs of end-of-life/palliative/LOPA patients and provides care accordingly

Recognizes abnormal results and collaborate with charge nurse or provider to initiate follow-up

Promptly and accurately administers medications

Documentation reflects nursing care given

Consistently observes, validates, analyzes and communicates patient response to medical and nursing care

Participates in the education of other personnel

Previous Critical Care (ICU) experience or Prefer 1 year Med/Surg experience

Work Type: 

Per Diem As Needed