RN - Observation Unit (PRN) Flexible Shifts

North Oaks Health System; Hammond (LA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

North Oaks Health System is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Observation Unit in Hammond, LA. This PRN (as needed) position offers day shifts, rotating holidays, and one weekend shift per schedule.

The RN will provide compassionate, quality patient care following NOMC standards and participate in the nursing process and documentation. The role requires graduation from an accredited nursing program and a current Louisiana RN license; CPR/BLS and ACLS as applicable are encouraged.

Qualifications

• Must be a graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Current LA RN license. Membership in a professional organization is encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Insure the maintenance of quality patient care.
• Utilize nursing process (assess, plan, implement and evaluate) for each patient on an individual basis.
• Administer medications as ordered by the physician.
• Document patient response to medication and procedure, using vital sign record, nurses’ notes, and any other form as appropriate.
• Monitor patient receiving I.V. conscious sedation as per policy.
• Adhere to hospital policies and procedures for self and supervised staff.
• Maintain satisfactory communication with patients and families.
• Attend committee meetings and in-service programs; maintain Basic Life Support and/or Advanced Cardiac Life Support as required.

Skills

Nursing

Education

Graduate of an accredited nursing school

Job description

North Oaks Health System is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Observation Unit in Hammond, LA. This PRN (as needed) position offers day shifts, rotating holidays, and one weekend shift per schedule.

The RN will provide compassionate, quality patient care following NOMC standards and participate in the nursing process and documentation. The role requires graduation from an accredited nursing program and a current Louisiana RN license; CPR/BLS and ACLS as applicable are encouraged.