RN-Med Surg/Tele 00580

Full Job Description

JOB TITLE: Registered Nurse Med Surg/Tele 00580

Location: Lafayette

Job Type: Contract

Salary: Highly competitive Pay and Benefits

Our Values:

"We seek to hire individuals who embody our Core Values, and every decision we make, large or small, is guided by our genuine care for our valued client partners, our amazing caregivers, and for the patients who count on us all. The organizational culture we have created supports our ability to recruit, motivate, and empower our people at all levels to realize their full potential, deliver the best possible patient care, and provide world-class customer service.

Benefits include:

• Above average pay rate
• Completion bonuses
• Referral bonuses
• Housing allowance with various options
• Bi-Weekly Payroll Direct Deposit
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with matching
• Life Insurance
• Mentorship Programs
• Licensure reimbursement
• Relocation reimbursement
• Professional Liability Insurance and Worker's Compensation
• Free Unlimited Online CEUs
• 24/7/365 on-call live support.

Impact Talent Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.

Ochsner Emergency Room is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and staffed exclusively with board-certified and board-eligible emergency physicians and emergency trained registered nurses. The facility is equipped with a full radiology suite, including CT scanner, Digital X-ray, Ultrasound, as well as on-site laboratories certified by the Clinical Laboratory Improvements Amendments (CLIA) and accredited by the Commission on Office Laboratories Accreditation (COLA).

Qualifications

• Required - Graduate of an accredited school of Nursing
• Required - Current RN License in the state of practice
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association

• Required - Graduate of an accredited school of Nursing
• Required - Current State of Louisiana Registered Nurse License
• Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association
• Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) Certification.
• Certification in Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) within 90 days of hire.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) within 90 days of hire.

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work only. They are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties, and skills. Other duties may be added, or this description amended at any time.

This job acts as a leader in the provision of patient care using the nursing process within the framework of the Nurse Practice Act, ANA Code for Nurses and Scope & Standards of Practice. Effectively delegates, directs and assists licensed and ancillary team members; assumes accountability for quality patient outcomes; exhibits sensitivity to cultural, ethnic and religious diversity in all interactions; maintains involvement in activities aimed toward the achievement of unit and the department's strategic goals and objectives and demonstrates professional responsibility and accountability for his/her own practice and supports the company's philosophy of nursing.

Education

Required Registered nurse diploma.

Preferred Associate or bachelor's degree in nursing.

Work Experience

Required None.

Certifications

Required Current registered nurse (RN) license in state of practice.

Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association.

Preferred Certification in clinical specialty area.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs)

• Proficiency in using computers, software, and web-based applications.

• Effective verbal and written communication skills and ability to present information clearly and professionally.

• Strong interpersonal skills.

• Good organizational and time management skills and ability to be self-directed.

• Ability to demonstrate good judgement.

Job Duties

• Effectively uses the nursing process in the delivery of patient care.

• Assesses learning needs and implements teaching strategies appropriate for the diverse needs of the patient, family and other groups or disciplines.

• Communicates, delegates, and manages nursing team resources (human and fiscal) properly and serves as a leader and partner on the interdisciplinary team.

• Uses data, information, and knowledge to evaluate and promote change in order to achieve optimal outcomes.

• Embraces concepts and behaviors that enhance customer satisfaction and employee morale and improvement in the profession of nursing.

• Adapts behavior to the specific patient population, including but not limited to respect for privacy, method of introduction to the patient, adapting explanation of services or procedures to be performed, requesting permissions and communication style.

• Performs other related duties as required.

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work only. They are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties, and skills. Other duties may be added, or this description amended at any time.

This employer maintains and complies with its Compliance & Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct, including the immediate reporting of any known or suspected unethical or questionable behaviors or conduct; patient/employee safety, patient privacy, and/or other compliance-related concerns.

The employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.

Physical and Environmental Demands

The physical essential functions of this job include (but are not limited to) the following: Frequently exerting 10 to 20 pounds of force to move objects; occasionally exerting up to 100 pounds of force. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for sedentary work. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

Duties performed routinely require exposure to blood, body fluid and tissue.

The incumbent works in a patient care area; works in an area where patients enter; works directly with patients; and/or works with specimens that could contain communicable diseases. There may be an occupational risk for exposure to communicable diseases.

Because the incumbent works within a healthcare setting, there may be occupational risk for exposure to hazardous medications or hazardous waste within the environment through receipt, transport, storage, preparation, dispensing, administration, cleaning and/or disposal of contaminated waste. The risk level of exposure may increase depending on the essential job duties of the role.

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