CRITICAL CARE RN - EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT

North Oaks Health System; Hammond (LA); Sur place; USD 65 000 - 80 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

North Oaks Medical Center in Hammond, LA is hiring a Critical Care RN for the Emergency Department. The role requires delivering high-quality nursing care, adhering to NOMC standards, and collaborating with the health care team to support patients and families.

This full-time position includes evenings, nights, weekends, holidays, and possible on-call shifts. The RN must hold a LA license and graduate from an accredited nursing program, with strong clinical skills and professional communication.

Qualifications

• Must be a graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Current LA RN license is required.
• Physical demands: Stand for long periods; lift and move patients.

Responsabilités

• Insure the maintenance of quality patient care.
• Utilize nursing process (assess, plan, implement and evaluate) for each patient.
• Administer medications as ordered by the physician.
• Document patient response to medication and procedure, using vital signs and notes.
• Monitor patient receiving IV conscious sedation as per policy.
• Adhere to hospital policies and dress code and report incidents.
• Assist in department operations and personnel scheduling.
• Promote professional development and participate in drills and safety activities.

Connaissances

Nursing

Formation

Graduate of accredited nursing program

Description du poste

CRITICAL CARE RN - EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT - 13854

US:LA:Hammond | Nursing | Full Time

Posted 3 days ago

Description

Status: Full Time

Shift: 3P-7A, up to 12hr shifts, hours will vary based on dept needs, includes evenings/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.

A. Utilize nursing process (assess, plan, implement and evaluate) for each patient on an individual basis.
B. Assist with QA audits.
C. Administer medications as ordered by the physician.
D. Document patient response to medication and procedure, using vital sign record, nurses’ notes, and any other form as appropriate.
E. Monitor patient receiving I.V. conscious sedation as per policy.

2. Administer blood, blood components, hyperalimentation and chemotherapy.

A. Adhere to hospital policy in regard to blood and blood components.
B. Adhere to hospital policy for administering hyperalimentation and chemotherapy.

3. Adhere to policies and procedures.
A. Responsible for adherence to hospital policies and procedures for self and personal under his/her supervision.
B. Adhere to acceptable dress code.
C. Report incidents and injuries.
D. Report medication errors.
E. Demonstrate professional manner.
F. Comply with attendance policy.
G. Knowledgeable of all hospital safety codes, and perform duties during drills and actual emergencies.
H. Report unsafe conditions and incidents.
I. Provide clean environment.
J. Account for narcotics.

4. Assist in operational functions.
A. Assist department manager in maintenance of policies and procedures.
B. Schedule assignments of personnel as applicable.
C. Assist department director in data collection.
D. Monitors equipment function.

5. Maintain satisfactory communication.
A. Promote satisfactory relationships.
B. Share knowledge with others.

6. Participate in professional development activities.
A. Attend committee meetings as designated.
B. Attend in-service programs.
C. Maintain certification in Basic Life Support and/or Advanced Cardiac Life Support as required.
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.

CRITICAL CARE RN - EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT - 13854

Posted 3 days ago

US:LA:Hammond | Nursing | Full Time

Description

Status: Full Time

Shift: 3P-7A, up to 12hr shifts, hours will vary based on dept needs, includes evenings/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.

A. Utilize nursing process (assess, plan, implement and evaluate) for each patient on an individual basis.
B. Assist with QA audits.
C. Administer medications as ordered by the physician.
D. Document patient response to medication and procedure, using vital sign record, nurses’ notes, and any other form as appropriate.
E. Monitor patient receiving I.V. conscious sedation as per policy.

2. Administer blood, blood components, hyperalimentation and chemotherapy.

A. Adhere to hospital policy in regard to blood and blood components.
B. Adhere to hospital policy for administering hyperalimentation and chemotherapy.

3. Adhere to policies and procedures.
A. Responsible for adherence to hospital policies and procedures for self and personal under his/her supervision.
B. Adhere to acceptable dress code.
C. Report incidents and injuries.
D. Report medication errors.
E. Demonstrate professional manner.
F. Comply with attendance policy.
G. Knowledgeable of all hospital safety codes, and perform duties during drills and actual emergencies.
H. Report unsafe conditions and incidents.
I. Provide clean environment.
J. Account for narcotics.

4. Assist in operational functions.
A. Assist department manager in maintenance of policies and procedures.
B. Schedule assignments of personnel as applicable.
C. Assist department director in data collection.
D. Monitors equipment function.

5. Maintain satisfactory communication.
A. Promote satisfactory relationships.
B. Share knowledge with others.

6. Participate in professional development activities.
A. Attend committee meetings as designated.
B. Attend in-service programs.
C. Maintain certification in Basic Life Support and/or Advanced Cardiac Life Support as required.
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.