Local Contract Nurse RN – Acute Care Position Available In Orleans, Louisiana

Job Description:

Job Description Nucleus Healthcare is seeking a local contractnurse RN Acute Care for a local contract nursing job in St. TammanyParish, Louisiana. Job Description & Requirements•

Specialty:

Acute Care

• Discipline:

  RN

• Duration:

  13 weeks

• 36 hours perweek

• Shift:

  12 hours, nights

•

Employment Type:

Local ContractShort Description:

The Registered Nurse (RN) maintains the deliveryof quality care by assuring the nursing care plan is followed. TheRN supervises Licensed Practical Nurses, Certified NursingAssistants, and orientees. Bedside Acute Care RN Night Shift

• 3x12s

Location:

St.

Tammany Parish, Louisiana Complete Description:

Embraces Core Values of the

Company:

• We deliver superior qualityin all that we do.
• We treat others as they would like to betreated.
• We are results oriented and achieve our objectives.
• Weare team players.
• We are resourceful in overcoming obstacles.

Promotes Patient and Employee Safety

• Focused on 10 Foot Circle ofSafety and displays safety awareness in all of the below key areas:
• Safe Patient Handling
• Materials Handling
• Infectious Diseases
• Slips/Trips and Falls
• Work Environment Follows all hospitalguidelines outlining standards of personal appearance, attendanceand punctuality.

Based on the Competency Program established fordirect care providers, possesses the skills and competenciesnecessary to perform job function in accordance with populationserved criteria.

JOB-SPECIFIC DUTIES/COMPETENCIES

Performs anursing assessment on all patients within 8 hours of admission. Thedata collected forms the basis of an individualized plan of care.

Identifies teaching needs and goals related to the diagnosis ofeach patient from the nursing admission assessment and bycollaborating with patient/family and the Interdisciplinary team.

Provides patient information and status in a timely manner for theInitial Team Conference and for Re-evaluation Team Conferences on aweekly basis. Responsible and accountable for accurate, succinctand timely documentation of all assessments, interventions andpatient’s response in the medical record in accordance with policy.

Participates in the patient rehabilitation program on an assignedunit. Is responsible and accountable for direct patient care byutilizing the nursing process of assessing, planning, implementingand evaluating patient care with a priority on the education of thepatient/family/significant other based on the health care needsidentified. Uses a positive and encouraging approach to achievepatient goals and quality outcomes. Initiates discharge planning onall patients from the day of admission. Initiates patient teachingin anticipation of the discharge date. Communicates all pertinentinformation regarding changes in patient’s status from one careprovider to another, to support continuity of care and patientsafety. This includes the attending physician and the Charge Nurse.

Seeks consultation from more senior nursing staff in support ofcomplex clinical decision-making. Provides direction, training andsupervision of ancillary nursing personnel by utilizing problemsolving techniques in decision making, organizing, settingpriorities and using time effectively. Delegates appropriately.

Provides for and assures personal and environmental safety inaccordance with hospital and nursing policies and procedures.

Positively contributes to the functioning of the unit by providingcalm direction and reassurance to ancillary staff, otherdepartments, patients and families. Participates in team buildingactivities on the unit to create a positive and efficient workenvironment. Maintains communication with manager and seniornursing staff related to service needs such as necessary supplies,equipment (including repairs) and clinical training in order toeffectively complete assigned duties. Provides care in acost-effective manner while promoting quality patient outcomes,monitors supplies and charges. Assumes charge responsibilityfollowing orientation period as requested. Identifies and initiatesown professional growth, actively pursuing professional developmentthrough continuing education and self-study. Prioritizes activitiesand plans for effective use of time and staff in meeting patientneeds. Performs other duties as requested. AdditionalQualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing; BSNpreferred.
• BLSHCP required.
• Related experience in ClinicalApplications preferred.
• Minimum Two (2) Years Bedside ClinicalExperience Required
• ACLS Required Prior to First Shift (CIRHONLY) Nucleus Healthcare Job ID 3715.

About Nucleus HealthcareNucleus Healthcare is a staffing and recruitment agency partneringwith top-tier healthcare and life sciences facilities andorganizations to deliver quality candidates looking for meaningfulemployment. We have permanent placement and long-contract jobsnationwide in nursing, allied health, healthcare operations andhospitality, and life sciences. Our vision of redefining the wayhealthcare does business is what fuels our mission to empower thepeople who power healthcare. Connect with a Nucleus recruiter whowill partner with you to differentiate every step of your jobsearch process today! ?

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