RN Resource Pool - Critical Care Services

100 Hospital Service District No. 1 Parish of Terrebonne State of Louisiana; United States; On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

100 Hospital Service District No. 1 Parish of Terrebonne State of Louisiana is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse for its Resource Allocation Pool Plus team. This role involves covering critical openings, maintaining robust staffing profiles, and providing comprehensive nursing care. Ideal candidates must be licensed in Louisiana and possess strong assessment, communication, and medication administration skills.

The position supports flexibility in work-life balance while ensuring operational continuity in critical healthcare areas.

Qualifications

• Must be licensed to practice as a registered nurse in Louisiana.
• Ability to assess, monitor, and adjust care plans for patients.
• Effective communication with healthcare teams and patients.

Responsibilities

• Assess and monitor patient conditions; initiate and adjust care plans as needed.
• Respond promptly to changes in patient status with appropriate interventions.
• Educate patients and families; identify and address emotional and psychosocial needs.

Skills

Patient assessment and monitoring

Medication administration

Effective communication

Infection control procedures

Time management

Education

Licensed registered nurse in Louisiana

Job description

Department: 100 - 602000 TG - Critical Care Services Position Description: Are you passionate about ensuring the continuity of healthcare services in critical areas? Join our Resource Allocation Pool Plus team! As a member, you'll play a pivotal role in maintaining operational continuity by:

• Covering critical openings in specialized areas.
• Maintaining robust staffing profiles, especially during peak seasons.
• Offering flexible working options for allied health professionals to support work-life balance.
• Occasional Schedule

The Registered Nurse plans, implements, coordinates and evaluates nursing care for patients. This role participates in patient and family teaching and provides leadership by working cooperatively with ancillary nursing personnel and other patient team members in maintaining standards for professional nursing practice in the clinical setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess and monitor patient conditions; initiate and adjust care plans as needed.
• Respond promptly to changes in patient status with appropriate interventions.
• Administer medications and perform treatments in accordance with policy.
• Provide hygiene and comfort measures to support patient well-being.
• Educate patients and families; identify and address emotional and psychosocial needs.
• Collaborate and communicate effectively with physicians and healthcare teams.
• Identify and manage patient risks, including falls and skin breakdown.
• Follow infection control and safety procedures, including proper body mechanics.
• Complete documentation, shift reports, and assigned tasks accurately and on time.
• Prioritize multiple tasks and use time efficiently to deliver patient-centered care.

Qualifications

Must be licensed to practice as a registered nurse in Louisiana.