Registered Nurse 1 - 3 (Emergency Department)

State of Louisiana; Independence (LA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance Coverage

Parental Leave

Holidays and Leave

Retirement

Job summary

Lallie Kemp Regional Medical Center in Southeast Louisiana is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN1-3) to join the Emergency Department to provide nursing services to patients of all ages for emergent and non-emergent care.

The RN will perform initial assessments, coordinate with the care team, and work with physicians to develop care plans. Salary varies by RN level with shift differentials and added pay for weekends/holidays.

Qualifications

• Current Louisiana RN license or a temporary permit or multistate license (NLC/eNLC) to practice as a registered nurse.

Responsibilities

• Complete or assist with the initial assessment of patients' needs considering psychosocial, environmental and physiological factors and set priorities using a five-level triage system.
• Communicate and coordinate patient care with supervisory staff, oncoming nurse and other disciplines.
• Collaborate with physicians, other disciplines, and patient/significant others to develop and adjust the plan of care.
• Facilitate appropriate referrals according to identified continuity care needs.

Skills

RN license

Education

RN license or multi-state license (NLC/eNLC)

Job description

About This Job

Lallie Kemp Regional Medical Center is a 24-bed acute care critical access hospital serving the Florida Parishes region of Southeast Louisiana. We offer a wide range of services including general surgery and a 24-hour emergency department. At Lallie Kemp Regional Medical Center, we are able to bring you a wide range of services close to home, provided by a network of board-certified physicians.

We're currently seeking a Registered Nurse 1-3 to join our Emergency Department to provide nursing services to patients of all ages that present for emergent and non-emergent care.

Minimum Qualifications

Possession of a current Louisiana Registered Nurse license or a temporary permit or multi-state license issued by a Nursing Licensure Compact (NLC/eNLC) state to practice as a registered nurse.

The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.

Job Duties

Job Duties and Other Information

• Complete or assist with completing the initial assessment of patients' needs based on psychosocial, environmental and physiological factors and establishes priorities rapidly and accurately while using a five-level triage system.
• Communicate and coordinate patient care with supervisory staff, oncoming nurse and other disciplines.
• Collaborates with physician, other disciplines and patient and/or significant other to develop plan of care.
• Facilitate appropriate referrals according to identified continuity care needs.

Position-Specific Details

Work Location: The Registered Nurse 1, 2 or 3 position is located in the Emergency Department.

Shift: Shift will be determined by Manager/ Supervisor.

Career Progression: As part of a Career Progression Group, vacancies may be filled from this recruitment as a RN 1 to RN 3 depending on the level of experience of the selected applicant(s). Please refer to the 'Job Specifications' tab located at the top of the LA Careers 'Current Job Opportunities' page of the Civil Service website for specific information on salary ranges, minimum qualifications and job concepts for each level.

Compensation

• RN1: $24.57 hourly.
• RN2 -- $27/hour
• RN3 -- $30/hour

Additional Pay (received in addition to base pay above for every worked):

• Shift 2 -- $3/hour
• Shift 3 -- $4.60/hour
• Weekends -- $4.60/hour
• Holidays -- $4.60/hour
• Premium -- $5/hour
• Certifications -- $3/hour

The incumbent shall possess and maintain a current LA State RN licensure. A valid BLS, ACLS and PALS certification from the American Heart Association is required before appointment.

Applicants with BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications are encouraged to apply.

No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.

Contact Information

For further information about this vacancy contact:

Mandy Pierre, HR Analyst

985-878-1385 office

[e-mail]

Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.

Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity to make a difference through public service. With an array of career opportunities in every major metropolitan center and in many rural areas, state employment provides an outstanding option to begin or continue your career.

As a State Employee, You Will Earn Competitive Pay, Choose From a Variety Of Benefits, And Have Access To a Great Professional Development Program:

Insurance Coverage

More information can be found at https://info.groupbenefits.org/

Parental Leave

- Up to six weeks paid parental leave

More information can be found at https://www.civilservice.louisiana.gov/Parental-Leave/Default.aspx

Holidays and Leave

State employees receive the following paid holidays each year:

• New Year's Day
• Martin Luther King, Jr. Day,
• Mardi Gras,
• Good Friday,
• Memorial Day,
• Independence Day,
• Labor Day,
• Veteran's Day,
• Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.
• Additional holidays may be proclaimed by the Governor

State employees earn sick and annual leave which can be accumulated and saved for future use. Your accrual rate increases as your years of service increase.

Retirement

State Of Louisiana Employees Are Eligible To Participate In Various Retirement Systems (based On The Type Of Appointment And Agency For Which An Employee Works). These Retirement Systems Provide Retirement Allowances And Other Benefits For State Officers And Employees And Their Beneficiaries. State Retirement Systems May Include (but Are Not Limited To):

• Louisiana State Employees Retirement System (www.lasersonline.org). LASERS has provided this video to give you more detailed information about their system
• Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (www.trsl.org),
• Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (www.lsers.net), among others