RN - Adult ICU - Nights - PRN

Woman's Hospital; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Woman's Hospital in Baton Rouge, LA is seeking an experienced Adult ICU RN to deliver patient-centered care in a 4-bed private room unit. The team includes trained critical care RNs and hospital intensivists to monitor patients and provide continuous care.

The role emphasizes assessment, planning, intervention, discharge planning and education for patients and families, in alignment with ANA standards and the LA Nurse Practice Act. PRN schedule with nights, and differential pay provided.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited school of registered nursing is required.
• Current licensure by the Louisiana State Board of Nursing is required.
• BLS & ACLS Certifications required.
• Minimum 2 years of Adult ICU experience required.
• Successful completion of a Critical Care Course is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Identify patient needs and determine priorities for care through assessment, planning, intervention and evaluation.
• Collaborates with, directs, and may delegate to the interdisciplinary healthcare team in the attainment of positive outcomes based on data, research, evidence, and professional standards of care.
• Coordinates treatment plans; develops/implements discharge and/or transfer plans.
• Provide education and emotional support to patient and family appropriate to age, culture, condition, and circumstance.
• Document care based on standards of care and practice, patient acuity, and/or clinical priority.
• Provide patient centric care in alignment with professional nursing practice standards, ANA Standards & the LA Nurse Practice Act.
• Supervise non-licensed nursing staff within the RN's scope of practice and in accordance with established policies.
• Perform other duties assigned by Department management according to policies and procedures and the mission of Woman's Hospital.

Job description

Our 4-bed private room Adult Intensive Care Unit is specially designed and equipped to give patients the best possible care. The Adult ICU is staffed by trained critical care registered nurses and two hospital-based intensivists. A woman may be admitted to the unit because their doctor has determined that she has a condition that requires constant monitoring that can best be provided in an intensive care setting where nurses will continuously monitor their condition and vital signs at both the bedside and through a camera at the nurses' station.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited school of registered nursing is required
• Current licensure by the Louisiana State Board of Nursing is required
• BLS & ACLS Certifications required
• Minimum 2 years of Adult ICU experience required
• Successful completion of a Critical Care Course is preferred

Responsibilities of the position include but are not limited to:

• Identify patient needs and determine priorities for care through assessment, planning, intervention and evaluation.
• Collaborates with, directs, and may delegate to the interdisciplinary healthcare team in the attainment of positive outcomes based on data, research, evidence, and professional standards of care.
• Coordinates treatment plans; develops/implements discharge and/or transfer plans.
• Provide education and emotional support to patient and family appropriate to age, culture, condition, and circumstance.
• Document care based on standards of care and practice, patient acuity, and/or clinical priority.
• Provide patient centric care in alignment with professional nursing practice standards, ANA Standards & the LA Nurse Practice Act.
• Supervise non-licensed nursing staff within the RN's scope of practice and in accordance with established policies.
• Perform other duties assigned by Department management according to policies and procedures and the mission of Woman's Hospital.

Hours

PRN (two 12-hour shifts per 4-week schedule, including one weekend shift); Nights (7pm-7am)

Pay

$30.49 - $48.78; plus PRN and shift differentials

A Work Experience With Purpose

Woman's is one of the largest specialty hospitals in the country dedicated to the care of women and infants. Nationally recognized for exceptional patient care, innovative programs, and a supportive work environment, we consistently exceed state and national benchmarks for patient satisfaction - a reflection of our commitment to those we serve.

We're home to Louisiana's largest delivery service and perform thousands of procedures annually, including over 8,500 surgeries and 35,000 breast procedures. Woman's was the first hospital in the Baton Rouge area to earn Magnet designation for nursing excellence, and we're honored to be named one of Modern Healthcare's Best Places to Work in Healthcare year after year.

We are proud of the care our staff provides to patients-and to one another-every day.

For nurses right out of school to those with more experience, Woman's is the right career choice if you're looking for purpose and meaning - to share your passion and compassion to care for others. Your nursing career is as important to us as it is to the patients you will care for every day.

• Advanced care: We invest in delivering the highest quality care to our entire community. It's our priority.
• Your voice matters: As an ANCC designated Magnet organization, nursing at Woman's is focused on inclusive decision-making and shared governance. You can help make us better every day.
• Grow with us: When you get better, so do we. Professional development is a part of our culture.

Woman's Hospital is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, national origin, gender identity and/or expression, marital status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.