Profession: Registered Nurse

Specialty: ICU

Location: Metairie, LA

Facility: Short Term Acute Care - 446 beds

Job Type: Per Diem (PRN)

Hourly Rate: $42 to $46, based on shift and experience

Shift: Days (8:00am-12:00pm)

Duration: 4-hours

Experience: 2 years of consecutive acute care experience in 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.

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