Job Summary
- Assesses, plans, implements and evaluates the delivery of patient care.
- Supervises LPN and CAN staff in providing patient care.
- Evaluates patient care daily by assessing patients and reviewing nursing documentation.
- Supervises all clinical nursing activities assuring the comfort and safety of the patients.
- On admission of a patient, the RN is to perform and document the initial interview and assessment.
- Delegate patient assignments to LPN staff.
- Initiate the Care Plan process for each patient admitted.
- Will assess or review patient assessment for each patient at least once in a 24-hour period.
- Initiate patient education before discharge.
- Provides nursing care and medication administration according to hospital policy and procedure.
- Records all documentation accurately and performs 24-hour chart checks including monitoring completion of daily plan of care updates in the EHR.
- Compliance with HIPAA policy and procedures.
- Communicates a positive and caring attitude towards the patient and the family.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Education and Experience
- Graduate from an accredited school of nursing.
- Maintain current licensure as a Registered Nurse in the state of Louisiana.
- Demonstrate leadership and supervision abilities.
- Successfully completes hospital orientation.
- Maintain current CPR, ACLS, and PALS certifications or required to obtain certifications within 90 days after the hire date.
- Satisfactory completion of annual evaluation and competencies.
Requirements
- Skills in dexterity for moving and positioning patients.
- Periodic pushing, pulling, and lifting patients.
Additional Information
- Position Type: Full-Time 1-ED & 1-Medical Floor
- Shift: Nights
- Pay and Differentials to be discussed upon interview.
- Reports to: Chief Nursing Officer
- Closing Date: 5/1/2024