(3 Days Left) RN Staff Nurse – Short Stay Position Available In Lafayette, Louisiana

Job Description:

Overview:

The Legacy nursing philosophy focuses on patients andtheir families. Our nurses embody this philosophy in everythingthey do, as advocates, communicators, problem-solvers andcaregivers. Their expertise is sought after and respected by ourhealth care team. In short, they are the face of wellness atLegacy. Does this sound like an environment in which you couldthrive? If so, we invite you to consider this opportunity. LegacyMeridian Park Medical Center is the South metro area’s full-servicemedical center, with the friendly feel of a community hospital andthe skill and services of a much larger medical center.

Among ourspecialties:

stroke, chest pain, minimally invasive and roboticsurgery, cancer care, orthopedic and total joint surgery and abirth center and breast health center.

Responsibilities:

Responsible for patient care within an assigned department/unit andparticipates as a member of the health care team in cooperationwith and under the direction of the clinical manager or designee asdefined by the relevant Standards and Scope of Practice for theRegistered Nurse. The RN Staff Nurse assesses, analyzes, plans,implements and evaluates patient care following established patientcare standards for Legacy Health System including those for patientassessment and transfer.

Qualifications:

Education:

As required bylicensure. BSN or degree in progress strongly preferred. BSN may berequired for specific assignments; experienced RNs without a BSNmay be hired based on clinical experience with approval of the siteCNO.

Experience:

One-year registered nursing experience orcompletion of either the Legacy Health RN Residency program or anursing program that is equivalent in content, curriculum andduration. Additional clinical experience requirements may varydependent upon the specific department in which the position isutilized. Current acute care hospital experience, ambulatorysurgery/procedure pre-op/post-op experience preferred; recovery anddischarge experience preferred.

Knowledge/Skills:

•Demonstratedability of positive interpersonal and communication skills withcolleagues, patients, families, physicians and the community.•Keyboard skills and ability to navigate electronic systemsapplicable to job functions.

Licensure:

•Current applicable stateRN license required.•AHA BLS for Healthcare Providers.

Pay Range:

USD $50.57•USD $75.55 /Hr. Our Commitment to

Health and EqualOpportunity:

Our Legacy is good for health for Our People, OurPatients, Our Communities, Our World. Above all, we will do theright thing. If you are passionate about our mission and believeyou can contribute to our team, we encourage you to apply—even ifyou don’t meet every qualification listed. We are committed tofostering an inclusive environment where everyone can grow andsucceed. Legacy Health is an equal opportunity employer andprohibits unlawful discrimination and harassment of any type andaffords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicantswithout regard to race, color, religion or creed, citizenshipstatus, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age,national origin, disability status, genetic information, veteranstatus, or any other characteristic protected by law.