Profession: Registered Nurse
Specialty: Med Surg
Location: New Orleans, LA
Facility: Short Term Acute Care - 446 beds
Job Type: Per Diem (PRN)
Hourly Rate: $42 to $46, depending on shift and experience
Shift: Days (7:00am-7:00pm) and Nights (7:00pm-7:00am)
Duration: 12 hours
Experience: 2 years of consecutive acute care within the last 5 years
License: Active Louisiana RN License or compact
Certifications: ACLS, BLS, NIH
Charting Experience: Epic required
Job Duties & Responsibilities:
- Take the lead: prioritize, coordinate, and delegate all care touchpoints for your patients.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary team members to ensure appropriate direct patient care.
- Maintain and advocate for a safe environment for everyone.
- Monitor and engage with your patients, families, and appropriate care team members regarding significant events, changes in patient condition, or patient questions and concerns.
- Prevent and treat wounds.
- Monitor and execute Joint Commission infection control and environment of care requirements.
- Ensure continuity of care, efficient throughput, consistent communications, and an exceptional experience for every patient.
- Advise and consult with 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.
