Registered Nurse - FT Day shift

Registered Nurse - FT Day shift Acadiana Rehabilitation Hospital - 5.0 Lafayette, LA Job Details Full-time 23 hours ago Qualifications RN License Writing skills BLS Certification ACLS Certification Bachelor of Science in Nursing Associate Degree in Nursing Hospital experience Full Job Description

EXPERIENCED RN NEEDED FOR FULL TIME DAY SHIFT

Position Summary:

Responsible for the delivery of patient care through the nursing process of assessment, diagnosing, planning, implementation and evaluation. Responsible for directing and coordinating all nursing care for medical patients based on established clinical nursing practice standards. Collaborates with other professional disciplines to ensure effective and efficient patient care delivery and achievement of desired patient outcomes. Supports the organization vision and mission. Utilizes knowledge of patient's age and cultural diversity into the provision of patient care. Contributes to the provision of quality nursing care through performance improvement techniques that demonstrate positive outcomes in patient care. Position Education /

Qualifications:

Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing. Licensure in the appropriate state of practice as a Professional Registered Nurse (RN). Proficient oral and written communication skills. Job Knowledge /

Experience:

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. An individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

Essential Duties:

Indicated by bold print within performance standards, preceding individual numbered criteria.

Physical Requirements:

The position requires a considerable amount of physical work not to exceed 50 pounds. Any work load exceeding 50 pounds will require assistance. The individual will be required to pull up or reposition patients in bed, lift supplies, place equipment on supports, push beds throughout the hospital, and perform external cardiac compressions. The individual must be able to bend over to perform certain duties. The individual must also be able to maneuver throughout halls, stairways and patient rooms in response to hospital emergencies. In the event there is a need to evacuate the building, heavy lifting will be required to carry patients to safety. A significant amount of writing is required. Trips to various departments will be required.

Working Conditions:

The individual spends over 95% of their time in an air conditioned environment with varying exposure to noise. There is protection from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature changes. The position does have heavy exposure to infectious body fluids from patients and some minimal exposure to noxious smells from cleansing agents.

Personal Protective Equipment:

This position requires high exposure to infectious wastes such as blood and body fluids that mandate the wearing of gloves, masks, gowns and goggles for every actual or potential exposure.

Job Type:

FT Medical specialties:

Medical-Surgical Inpatient Physical Rehab Schedule:

12 hour shift Day shift Supplemental pay types: Differential pay Overtime pay Ability to commute/relocate: Lafayette, LA 70508: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Education:

ASN or BSN Experience:

Nursing:

2 Years; preferably in IRF or Med/Surg Charge nurse experience a plus

License/Certification:

BLS, ACLS RN

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LA or Compact Work Location:

In person

Job Type:

Full-time Medical Specialty:

Medical-Surgical Physical Setting:

Inpatient Rehabilitation center

Work Location:

In person