Registered Nurse Med/Surg Days

The Spine Hospital Of Louisiana; Baton Rouge, Northern (LA, KY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Tuition Reimbursement

Staff recognition programs

8 paid holidays

Shift differentials

Job summary

The Spine Hospital Of Louisiana is hiring a Medical Surgical Nurse to deliver high-quality care in a fast-paced environment. You will work with physicians, nurses, and staff to ensure safe, effective patient treatment and education.

Ideal candidates hold an active Louisiana RN license with ACLS/BLS certifications, can work 12-hour shifts including weekends and holidays, and have at least two years of experience or related critical-thinking skills.

Qualifications

• Active RN license in Louisiana or multistate license.
• Current ACLS & BLS/CPR certifications required.
• Able to work 12-hour shifts, including weekends and some holidays.
• Two years of experience preferred.
• Adaptable and strong critical thinker.
• Strong interpersonal and verbal communicator.

Responsibilities

• Assessing and monitoring patient conditions, including vital signs, symptoms, and medical history.
• Administering medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
• Collaborating with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop and implement patient care plans.
• Educating patients and families about their condition, treatment plans, and self-care strategies.
• Documenting patient care and progress in electronic medical records.
• Responding to medical emergencies and providing immediate interventions as needed.
• Maintaining a clean and safe patient care environment.
• Adhering to all hospital policies and procedures and state and federal regulations.

Skills

ACLS certification

BLS/CPR certification

Strong communication

Team collaboration

Education

Active RN license in Louisiana or multistate license

Job description

Description

We are seeking a skilled and compassionate Medical Surgical Nurse to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a passion for patient care, a strong work ethic, and the ability to work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team.

Job Brief:

The Medical Surgical Nurse is critical in providing high-quality patient care in a fast-paced and dynamic environment. This role requires strong clinical skills, excellent communication abilities, and a commitment to patient safety and satisfaction. The Medical Surgical Nurse will work closely with physicians, other nurses, and support staff to ensure patients receive the best possible care.

Job Duties:

• Assessing and monitoring patient conditions, including vital signs, symptoms, and medical history.
• Administering medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
• Collaborating with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop and implement patient care plans.
• Educating patients and their families about their condition, treatment plans, and self-care strategies.
• Documenting patient care and progress in electronic medical records.
• Responding to medical emergencies and providing immediate interventions as needed.
• Maintaining a clean and safe patient care environment.
• Adhering to all hospital policies and procedures and state and federal regulations.

Requirements

Qualifications:

• Active RN license in Louisiana or a compact/multistate license.
• Current ACLS & BLS/CPR certifications are required.
• Must be able to work 12-hour shifts, including weekends and some holidays.
• Two years of experience is preferred.
• Adaptable and strong critical thinker.
• Strong interpersonal and verbal communicator.

Benefits:

• Medical, dental, vision, FSA/HSA/DCA, life insurance, short-term disability, critical illness, and accident insurance
• Basic Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) and Long-Term Disability (LTD)
• 401(k) matching
• Paid time off
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Staff recognition programs
• 8 paid holidays
• Shift differentials

We are an equal-opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion.