RN Night Shift

Specialists Hospital Shreveport, LLC; Shreveport (LA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Health insurance

Paid time off

Seven paid holidays

Employer paid life insurance

Long-term disability coverage

Job summary

A local healthcare facility is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide patient care following surgical procedures. Responsibilities include assessing patient needs, developing care plans, and collaborating with healthcare teams. Candidates need an Associate or Bachelor's Degree in Nursing, current LA state licensure, and certifications in BLS and ACLS. This is a night shift role with a nursing ratio of 4:1, located in Shreveport, LA.

Qualifications

• Current LA State Licensure or Multi-State Licensure required.
• BLS certification required.
• ACLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver patient care through nursing processes.
• Supervise less skilled nursing personnel.
• Administer medications and modify treatment plans as necessary.
• Monitor patients and report changes in their conditions.

Skills

Nursing Skills

Patient Care

Collaboration

Education

Associate or Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Job description

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Seven paid holidays
• Sick and vacation after waiting period
• Health, vision, and dental coverage
• Employer paid life insurance and long-term disability
• 401K with employer contribution
• Family oriented facility. Nursing Ratio 4:1 Must have an unencumbered license and be able to pass a pre‑employment drug test and physical.

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. This is a night shift position.

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 from 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: Associate or Bachelor's Degree in Nursing
• License, Certificate or Registration: Current LA State Licensure or Multi‑State Licensure
• BLS Required
• ACLS Required

EEO Statement

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.