Registered Nurse 1 - 3 (Emergency Department)

Grambling State University; Independence (LA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Lallie Kemp Regional Medical Center in Southeast Louisiana is seeking a Registered Nurse 1-3 to join our Emergency Department, providing compassionate care to patients of all ages in emergent and non-emergent situations.

The role requires Louisiana RN licensure (or compact/multi-state) with BLS/ACLS/PALS certifications. Starting pay ranges by level: RN1 $24.57/hr, RN2 $27/hr, RN3 $30/hr, plus shift, weekend, holiday, premium, and certification incentives.

Qualifications

• Provide nursing care in a 24-bed emergency department with triage and coordination of care.
• Collaborate with physicians and other disciplines to develop care plans.
• Ensure patient and family communication and safety throughout shifts.

Responsibilities

• Complete/assist with initial patient assessment; triage using five-level system.
• Coordinate patient care with nursing staff and other disciplines.
• Collaborate with physician and team to develop and implement plan of care.
• Facilitate appropriate referrals as needed.

Skills

Nursing care

Patient safety

Communication

Education

Louisiana RN license

Job description

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.

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

• 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 Analyst 985-878-1385 office [e-mail]

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