Critical Care RN: Lead Care, Educate & Advocate

FMOL Health; Lafayette (LA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

FMOL Health is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide safe, holistic care and education for patients and families across the continuum. You will integrate knowledge and clinical skills to assess needs, plan and discharge patients, and collaborate with the care team to improve outcomes.

Louisiana RN licensure is required with BLS; ACLS and PALS within six months of hire. Strong communication, cultural competence, and commitment to lifelong learning are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Graduate of accredited nursing program with state licensure.
• English language proficiency and strong communication skills.
• Proficiency with clinical information systems/computers.

Responsibilities

• Clinical Practice and Care Management
• Performs psychosocial/physiologic assessments that integrates changing data
• Formulates a plan of care based on trends of similar patients, including patient education and discharge planning.
• Participates in the planning of routine transitional health care needs.
• Responds to changes in patient's needs and provides holistic care using independent clinical judgment.
• Adapts planned educational programs and information to individual patients and family.
• Ensures efficiency in the delivery of care and prioritizes actions.
• Actively advocates for patient rights and seeks conflict resolution.
• Documents all patient care activities per documentation standards.
• Maintains knowledge of unit initiatives and participates in team activities.
• Demonstrates leadership, mentorship and ongoing professional development.
• Ensures improvements through self-development and adherence to life-long learning.
• Provides direction and guidance to others regarding practice.
• Completes required continuing education and competencies.
• Participates in quality improvement initiatives using standards and pathways.

Skills

English proficiency

Verbal and written communication

Computer skills

Education

Graduate of accredited school of nursing

Job description

FMOL Health is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide safe, holistic care and education for patients and families across the continuum. You will integrate knowledge and clinical skills to assess needs, plan and discharge patients, and collaborate with the care team to improve outcomes.

Louisiana RN licensure is required with BLS; ACLS and PALS within six months of hire. Strong communication, cultural competence, and commitment to lifelong learning are essential for success in this role.