Registered Nurse- Geriatrics / Extended Care Position Available In Jefferson, Louisiana

Registered Nurse- Geriatrics / Extended Care 4.0 4.0 out of 5 stars 2400 Canal Street, New Orleans, LA 70119

Registered Nurse- Geriatrics Place of Performance:

New Orleans, LA A-Team Solutions is seeking Registered Nurses (Med Surg/ Geriatrics/ Extented Care) for a local government facility in New Orleans, LA.

Job Duties:

The RN will utilize their broad based clinical knowledge to effectively assess, implement health promotion and prevention interventions, manage acute and chronic illness states, assist patient/residents in the attainment of optimal levels of functioning rehabilitation, evaluate patient/resident response to actual or potential health problems, and provide supportive measures for the dying patient/resident and their significant others. Nursing care is performed in accordance with the Louisiana Registered Nurses Practice Act and within the individual nurse’s scope of license. The VA Nurse Manager(s), or appropriate nursing leadership delegate (i.e. Assistant Nurse Manager), will provide the RN with clinical oversight during their tour of duty. More specific duties and responsibilities of the Registered Nurse are described below and shall be assessed by the Southeast Louisiana Veterans Health Care System (SLVHCS) VAMC prior to provider acceptance. Maintain patient/resident confidentiality and a safe patient/resident care environment, including familiarity with requirements such as medication administration, patient/resident/family education, discharge process, restraint usage, hazardous waste disposal, etc., as defined by The Joint Commission and all other VA regulatory bodies (i.e. Long Term Care Institute and Office of Inspector General). Provide patient/resident-centered care by performing the following tasks: assess the health care needs of the patient/resident and maintain or develop a plan of care to meet interdisciplinary goals assess and act on significant changes in the patient’s/resident’s health condition carry out the plan of care by performing/assigning delegated tasks collect and document pertinent data into the electronic patient/resident medical record complete nursing assessments within required time frames, and in accordance with policy and procedure. identify and act on predictable needs of the patient/resident meet the health care needs of patient/resident by assessing and assisting the patient/resident to meet expressed needs meet the emotional and spiritual needs of patients/residents and/or families prioritize and complete tasks within the RN’s assigned shift update patient/resident care plans notify assigned physician of any changes in condition report incidents of verbal or physical abuse immediately to the Nurse Manager of the unit they are assigned; or designated off-shift nursing leadership perform head-to-toe assessment insert IV lines care and management of peripheral and central lines, including PICC lines administer medication including IVs coordinate and participate in admission and discharge of patient measure vital signs, including Pain (the 5th Vital Sign), pulse oximetry, etc. perform wound care including dressing changes (sterile and non-sterile), and obtaining wound cultures as necessary obtain and deliver specimens to lab perform tracheostomy care perform non-acute ventilator care, if needed •

Requirements:

Individuals will be required to provide and maintain current license, applicable certifications. Valid RN License from an accredited ACEN or CCNE nursing school Valid BLS certification – Must be American Heart Association Minimum 18 Months current nursing experience in associated field A-Team Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer To learn more about A-Team Solutions, please visit us at www.a-teamsolutions.com or like us Facebook! Contact Brandy @ 606-776-4364 or Lara 606-356-3960

Job Types:

Full-time, Contract Pay:

$41.00 – $45.93 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Medical Specialty:

Geriatrics Medical-Surgical Physical Setting:

Hospital Long term care

Experience:

Long term care: 2 years (Required)

License/Certification:

RN License (Required) BLS Certification (Required)

Work Location:

In person