Registered Nurse (RN) Nights

Pelican Care Centers; Oak Grove (LA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Pelican Care Centers is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to oversee comprehensive resident care plans in a nursing home setting. You will lead and supervise LPNs, CNAs, and other staff, ensuring adherence to high care standards.

The role requires an active RN license in Louisiana, strong clinical assessment skills, and the ability to collaborate with physicians and other healthcare professionals to implement effective resident care strategies.

Qualifications

• Active RN license in Louisiana is required.
• Strong clinical assessment skills are essential.
• Ability to lead and collaborate within a healthcare team.
• Prior nursing home experience is often preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee comprehensive care plans for residents, ensuring high-quality treatment.
• Regularly assess residents' health status, monitor changes, and adjust care plans as needed.
• Administer medications and treatments as prescribed.
• Lead and supervise LPNs, CNAs, and other nursing staff, ensuring adherence to care standards.
• Work with physicians and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement resident care strategies.
• Maintain accurate and thorough records of care, medications, and residents' conditions.
• Provide guidance and health education to residents and their families.

Skills

Leadership

Clinical assessment

Collaboration

Education

RN license (Louisiana)

Job description

Responsibilities:

• Patient Care: Oversee comprehensive care plans for residents, ensuring high-quality treatment.
• Assessment and Monitoring: Regularly assess residents' health status, monitor changes, and adjust care plans as needed.
• Medication Administration: Administer medications and treatments as prescribed.
• Supervision: Lead and supervise LPNs, CNAs, and other nursing staff, ensuring adherence to care standards.
• Collaboration: Work with physicians and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement resident care strategies.
• Documentation: Maintain accurate and thorough records of care, medications, and residents' conditions.
• Education and Support: Provide guidance and health education to residents and their families.

Qualifications:

• Active RN license in the applicable state.
• Strong clinical assessment skills.
• Ability to lead and collaborate within a healthcare team.
• Prior nursing home experience is often preferred.