PRN opportunities available.
Under direction, provides direct nursing care to patients utilizing the nursing process, performs technical nursing functions and upholds the standard of practice of a professional nurse in caring for patients.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
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Utilizes the nursing process as the basis for nursing care.
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Provides direct patient care.
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Performs nursing functions, applying professional skills.
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Documents and maintains date on patient’s record.
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Maintains a safe environment.
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Applies basic teaching / learning concepts to patient education.
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Provides for life support.
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Acts as a patient advocate.
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Cooperates as a member of the nursing unit, department and overall hospital team.
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Participates in performance improvement.
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Delegates and / or supervises aspects of care to team members and reviews completion.
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Performs related work as required.
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Communicates pertinent data to appropriate parties.
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Maintains patient confidentiality.
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Conducts himself/herself effectively in stressful situations.
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Approaches situations with distressed patients, families, and visitors in a calm, professional manner.
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Collaborates with physicians and nurses to devise individualized care plans for patients.
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Properly assesses and manages patient populations with appropriate intervention.
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Administers intravenous medications and / or parenteral nutrition.
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Administers blood products and evaluates patient response.
Education: Graduate of accredited School of Nursing with either an Associate or Bachelor degree.
License/Certification: La State Board of Nursing License and CPR required. ACLS and PALS preferred.
Additional experience preferred:
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One year of RN experience preferred
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Current knowledge of clinical practice.
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Ability to operate and handle many kinds of complex equipment.
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Ability to demonstrate clinical competence and maintain current knowledge in caring for adolescent through geriatric patients.
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Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
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Knowledge of theory, principles, techniques, and practice of professional nursing; of scientific principles and nursing research; of preparation, administration, and actions of medications; of treatments and medical procedures; of counseling and teaching techniques; of medical equipment as it relates to patient care.
