CRITICAL CARE RN - EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT

North Oaks Health System; Hammond (LA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

North Oaks Health System in Hammond, LA is seeking a Critical Care RN for the Emergency Department. This full-time role requires a graduate of an accredited school of nursing and current LA RN licensure, with ability to stand long periods and assist with lifting and transporting patients.

Shifts include 9a-1a with up to 12-hour shifts, rotating days/evenings/nights, weekends and holidays; candidates must maintain BLS/ACLS certs and uphold nursing standards.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• Current LA RN license required.
• Ability to stand for long periods and assist with lifting/transporting patients.

Responsibilities

• Insure the maintenance of quality patient care using the nursing process for each patient.
• Administer medications as ordered by the physician.
• Document patient responses and monitor vital signs and care plans.
• Adhere to hospital policies, safety codes, and report incidents.
• Maintain effective communication with staff, physicians, and patients/families.

Skills

Compassion

Communication

Critical care

Patient care

Teamwork

Education

Graduate of accredited nursing program

Job description

CRITICAL CARE RN - EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT - 13653

US:LA:Hammond | Nursing | Full Time

Posted yesterday

Description

Status: Full Time

Shift: 9a-1a, up to 12hr shifts, 36hrs/week, 72hrs/PP, hours will vary based on dept needs, includes days/evening/nights, rotating weekends/holidays and possible call

Exempt: No

Summary:

The Registered Nurse at North Oaks Medical Center is primarily responsible for his/her patients. They shall possess the qualities most exemplary of the nursing profession. These qualities include compassion, empathy, accountability, honesty, together with the knowledge and skills they have learned within their nursing education. The Registered Nurse shall adhere to the Standards of Practice of NOMC.The registered nurse is a member of the health care team and is responsible for providing quality nursing care utilizing NOMC standards of care. Will uphold the philosophy and objectives of Nursing Service. Is a resource person for other members of the health care team. Responsible for patient care. Will utilize effective communication between personnel, physicians, other hospital departments, patients and families.

Other information:

Education:
Must be a graduate of an accredited school of nursing.

Licensure/Certification/Registration:
Current LA RN license is required.

Physical Demands:
Required to stand for long periods of time. Lifting and transporting of patients is required. Motor coordination and manual dexterity are necessary.

Strength: Medium
Push: Occasionally
Pull: Occasionally
Carry: Occasionally
Lift: Occasionally
Sit: Occasionally
Stand: Frequently
Walk: Frequently

Responsibilities

1. Insure the maintenance of quality patient care.
   1. A. Utilize nursing process (assess, plan, implement and evaluate) for each patient on an individual basis.
   2. B. Assist with QA audits.
   3. C. Administer medications as ordered by the physician.
   4. D. Document patient response to medication and procedure, using vital sign record, nurses' notes, and any other form as appropriate.
   5. E. Monitor patient receiving I.V. conscious sedation as per policy.
2. Administer blood, blood components, hyperalimentation and chemotherapy.
   1. A. Adhere to hospital policy in regard to blood and blood components.
   2. B. Adhere to hospital policy for administering hyperalimentation and chemotherapy.
3. Adhere to policies and procedures.
   1. A. Responsible for adherence to hospital policies and procedures for self and personal under his/her supervision.
   2. B. Adhere to acceptable dress code.
   3. C. Report incidents and injuries.
   4. D. Report medication errors.
   5. E. Demonstrate professional manner.
   6. F. Comply with attendance policy.
   7. G. Knowledgeable of all hospital safety codes, and perform duties during drills and actual emergencies.
   8. H. Report unsafe conditions and incidents.
   9. I. Provide clean environment.
   10. J. Account for narcotics.
4. Assist in operational functions.
   1. A. Assist department manager in maintenance of policies and procedures.
   2. B. Schedule assignments of personnel as applicable.
   3. C. Assist department director in data collection.
   4. D. Monitors equipment function.
5. Maintain satisfactory communication.
   1. A. Promote satisfactory relationships.
   2. B. Share knowledge with others.
6. Participate in professional development activities.
   1. A. Attend committee meetings as designated.
   2. B. Attend in-service programs.
   3. C. Maintain certification in Basic Life Support and/or Advanced Cardiac Life Support as required.
   4. D. Maintains knowledge of computerized systems within the healthcare system as needed for job performance.
7. Perform other duties as requested.
8. Follows North Oaks Health System's Compliance Program and Federal and State Regulatory guidelines.
9. Adheres to the Nurse Practice Act and the Rules and Regulations of the LA State Board of Nursing.