RN Day Shift

Specialists Hospital Shreveport, LLC; Shreveport (LA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Pay differentials

Sick leave

Vacation

Life insurance

Long-term disability

Seven paid holidays

Job summary

Specialists Hospital Shreveport in Louisiana is seeking an RN to deliver direct patient care through the nursing process, from assessment to discharge. You will assess needs, develop and implement care plans for surgical patients, and collaborate with other disciplines to ensure quality outcomes.

The role requires active licensure in Louisiana, BLS, ACLS, and adherence to a 4:1 nursing ratio. Strong documentation and patient education are essential for successful transitions of care.

Qualifications

• Degree or Formal Training: Associate or Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing.
• Current LA State Licensure or Multi-State Licensure.
• BLS Required.
• ACLS Required.

Responsibilities

• Direct and supervise less skilled nursing/health care personnel, or supervise a particular unit on one shift.
• Admit patients to unit after surgery and recovery period complete. Formulate, implement, and carry out plan of care for post-surgical patients while on the patient care unit.
• Modify patient treatment plans as indicated by patients' responses and conditions.
• Monitor all aspects of patient care, including diet and physical activity.
• Administer medications/treatments as per physician's orders.
• Consult and coordinate with health care team members to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care plans.
• Maintain accurate, detailed reports and records.

Education

Associate or Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing

Job description

Benefits:

• pay differentials available
• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Summary of the Job

Responsible for the delivery of patient care through the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation. Assess patient health problems and needs, develop and implement nursing care plans, and maintain medical records. Administer nursing care to orthopedic surgical patients after recovery period is complete until discharge to home or transition of care to next level. Collaborates with other disciplines to ensure effective and efficient patient care delivery and the achievement of desired patient outcomes. Licensing required. Ratio is 4:1 nursing

In addition to your base pay we offer pay differentials for the following shifts: 3 pm to 11 pm, 11 pm to 7 am, and Weekends

Essential Functions

• Direct and supervise less skilled nursing/health care personnel, or supervise a particular unit on one shift.
• Admit patients to unit after surgery and recovery period complete. Formulate, implement, and carry out plan of care for post-surgical patients while on the patient care unit.
• Modify patient treatment plans as indicated by patients' responses and conditions.
• Monitor all aspects of patient care, including diet and physical activity.
• Monitor, record and report symptoms and changes in patients' conditions.
• Administer medications/treatments as per physician's orders.
• Assess the needs of individuals, families and/or communities, including assessment of individuals' home and/or work environments to identify potential health or safety problems.
• Consult and coordinate with health care team members to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care plans.
• Consult with institutions or associations regarding issues and concerns relevant to the practice and profession of nursing.
• Engage in infection control programs, risk programs, and other hospital related committees: when asked to do so.
• Instruct individuals, families and other groups on topics such as health education, disease prevention related to discharge teaching and preparing patients for their transition of care to next level at discharge form hospital.
• Maintain accurate, detailed reports and records.
• Prepare rooms, equipment and supplies, and ensure that stock of supplies are maintained.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements

The position requires extended periods of standing, walking, bending, stooping and at times running. Any work load exceeding 50 pounds will require assistance. The individual will be required to pull up or reposition patients in bed, lift supplies, place equipment on supports, push beds throughout the hospital, and perform external cardiac compressions. The individual must also be able to maneuver throughout halls, stairways, and patient rooms in response to hospital emergencies. Interpretation of environmental input requires visual and auditory skills. In the event there is a need to evacuate the building, heavy lifting will be required to carry patients to safety.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

Degree or Formal Training: Associate or Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

License, Certificate or Registration

• Current LA State Licensure or Multi-State Licensure
• BLS Required
• ACLS Required

Benefits

• Seven paid holidays.
• Sick and vacation after waiting period
• Health, vision, and dental coverage
• Employer paid life insurance and long-term disability
• 401K

Family oriented facility.

Nursing Ratio 4:1

Must have an unencumbered license and be able to pass a pre-employment drug test and physical.

Specialists Hospital Shreveport is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.