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

Parental Leave

Paid Holidays

Insurance Coverage

Professional Development

Job summary

Lallie Kemp Regional Medical Center in Louisiana is seeking a Registered Nurse 1-3 to join the Emergency Department, providing nursing services to patients of all ages with emergent and non-emergent needs.

The role requires a Louisiana RN license (or compact), and BLS/ACLS/PALS certifications. Salary varies by level with RN1 starting at $24.57/hour plus shift and certification premium pay. Join a state-supported hospital network with competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• Active Louisiana RN license or compact license to practice as a registered nurse.
• Current BLS, ACLS and PALS certifications required before appointment.
• Ability to perform initial patient assessment using a triage framework and coordinate care with team.

Responsibilities

• Perform initial patient assessments and prioritize care using triage.
• Communicate and coordinate with supervisory staff, oncoming nurses and other disciplines.
• Collaborate with physician and care team to develop and adjust plans of care.
• Facilitate referrals according to continuity of care needs.

Skills

Triage

Patient assessment

Care coordination

Communication

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Louisiana RN license

BLS/ACLS/PALS certifications

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.

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.

Job Specification

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

Job Duties

• 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: Salary depends on qualifications. The starting salary for the RN 1 $24.57 hourly. There is a Special Entrance Rate (SER) for the RN 2 and RN 3:

• 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.

Contact Information

Mandy Pierre, HR Analys

Office: 985-878-1385

Email: [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
• 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