Registered Nurse Emergency Room PRN

Rapides Regional Medical Center; Alexandria (LA); On-site; USD 55,104 - 96,432; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

401(k) match

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Life and disability insurance

Job summary

Rapides Regional Medical Center in Alexandria, LA, is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Emergency Department on a PRN basis. The RN provides high-quality, patient-centered care in a fast-paced ED, collaborating with physicians and the care team to deliver safe and timely treatment.

You will assess patients, perform procedures, educate families, and ensure accurate documentation. Certifications like ACLS, ENPC, PALS, and TNCC are expected within specified timeframes.

Qualifications

• RN license required and current in-state practice.
• Certification in ACLS/ENPC/PALS/TNCC to be completed within specified timeframes.
• BLS/CPR for Healthcare Providers required within 30 days of start date.
• Graduate Nurse (GN) or RN with active license acceptable for PRN role.
• Registered Nurse education equivalent (diploma/ADN/BSN) and ability to obtain licensure in Louisiana.

Responsibilities

• Assess and manage patient pain with effective interventions and reassess after treatment.
• Perform procedures, monitoring, and other physician-ordered care; document in the medical record.
• Respond promptly to patient requests and anticipate needs to provide exceptional care.
• Educate patients and families about condition, treatment plan, medications and follow-up.
• Prepare patients and families for self-management and aftercare instructions.

Skills

ACLS

ENPC

PALS

TNCC

RN licensure

CPR for HCP

Education

RN diploma/ADN/BSN

Louisiana RN license

Job description

Introduction

Do you have the PRN career opportunities as a Registered Nurse Emergency Department PRN you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join Rapides Regional Medical Center which is part of the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.

Benefits

Rapides Regional Medical Center, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
• Fertility and family building benefits through Progyny
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
• Family support, including adoption assistance, child and elder care resources and consumer discounts
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Retirement readiness and rollover services and preferred banking partnerships
• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
• Colleague recognition program
• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)

Learn More About Employee Benefits

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Our teams are a committed, caring group of colleagues. Do you want to work as a(an) Registered Nurse Emergency Department PRN where your passion for creating positive patient interactions is valued? If you are dedicated to caring for the well-being of others, this could be your next opportunity. We want your knowledge and expertise!

Job Summary And Qualifications

The Registered Nurse coordinates and delivers high quality, patient-centered care in accordance with the nature and specific requirements of the department, and consistent with the scope and standards of practice for the relevant state and specialty. In collaboration with medical providers and other members of the care team, the RN provides individualized, comprehensive, and compassionate care using established nursing models such as “Assess, Perform, Teach, and Manage.” The RN serves as an advocate for patients/families/caregivers and models a commitment to the organization’s vision/mission/values to support an unparalleled patient experience and clinical outcomes that contribute to overall departmental performance.

• Assesses patient pain regularly to promote effective pain management, including reassessments after appropriate intervention.
• Performs procedures, monitoring, or other functions as ordered by the medical provider(s). Documents the administration of care in the patient medical record in a timely and thorough manner.
• Performs exceptional care by responding promptly to patient requests. Strives to anticipate patient needs and resolve them proactively.
• Teaches patients/families/caregivers about patient medical condition, patient status, treatment plan, medications and possible side effects, and follow-up measures. Translates complex medical terminology to ensure complete understanding.
• Teaches patients/families/caregivers about any non-medicinal follow-up measures, such as healthy diet and exercise, disease prevention, and/or other lifestyle changes. Prepares patients and families/caregivers for future self-management.

Qualifications

• Advanced Cardiac Life Spt must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
• Emergency Nurse Pediatric Cour must be obtained within 2 years of employment start date
• PALS Pediatric Adv Life Supt must be obtained within 6 months of employment start date
• Trauma Nursing Core Course must be obtained within 2 years of employment start date
• (GN) Graduate/Provisional Nurse, or (RN) Registered Nurse
• Basic Cardiac Life Support, or CPR for Healthcare Providers must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
• Registered Nurse Diploma, or Associate Degree, or Bachelors Degree

Rapides Regional Medical Center is a 350+ bed hospital and ER in Alexandria, Louisiana. We offer services ranging from Cancer Care to Wound Care. Our medical staff includes doctors in more than 30 medical specialties. At Rapides Regional we believe that well-defined values are the key to nurturing staff and patient satisfaction. By joining our team you contribute to the positive culture of the hospital. This culture impacts the well-being of patients and their families. It also impacts your colleagues, and your own personal job satisfaction. Learn what our commitment to patient satisfaction, service excellence and professional expertise can do for your career.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

“Bricks and mortar do not make a hospital. People do.”- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.

HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status