What are the responsibilities and job description for the RN, Fulltime Days - Med Surg (Franklin, LA) position at Bayou Bend Health System?
PRIMARY FUNCTION
The primary function of the Registered Nurse is to assess, coordinate, and evaluate patient responses to the comprehensive nursing care plan, as well as to participate in patient and family education. The Registered Nurse is responsible for directing and supervising Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) and Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) in the delivery of nursing care required by patients. The Registered Nurse collaborates closely with nursing staff and non-clinical departments as needed to support patient care, treatment, and transfers.
RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES
rehabilitation needs of the patient, including discharge planning assistance
EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE
variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
The primary function of the Registered Nurse is to assess, coordinate, and evaluate patient responses to the comprehensive nursing care plan, as well as to participate in patient and family education. The Registered Nurse is responsible for directing and supervising Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) and Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) in the delivery of nursing care required by patients. The Registered Nurse collaborates closely with nursing staff and non-clinical departments as needed to support patient care, treatment, and transfers.
RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES
- Maintains the standard of nursing care and carries out the policies and procedures of the
- Assesses the patient's condition and nursing needs, set goals, prescribes appropriate
rehabilitation needs of the patient, including discharge planning assistance
- Reports pertinent observations and reactions regarding patient(s) to the appropriate
- Assigns nursing care and other duties to team members in accordance with patient
- Initiates team conferences in development of individualized nursing care plans
- Administers patient medications and treatment as prescribed by physician orders
- Directs, supervises and evaluates nursing care provided to patients
- Assists physicians with special tests and procedures needed
- Orders supplies and ensures that equipment is maintained in a clean and safe condition
- Participates in orientation of new employees as necessary
- Assists team members in giving patient care and/or administers direct care when
- Coordinates and assists in nursing care of patients when scheduled for therapy or
- Establish and maintain communications and utilize teaching opportunities with
- Assists with, or institutes emergency measures for sudden adverse developments in
- Participates in the maintenance of a clean and safe work environment
- Attends and actively participates in committees for improvement of nursing care.
- Maintains open communications and promotes cooperation between the nursing
- Maintains patient confidentiality
- Serves as the liaison between doctors, patients, families and the hospital
- Attends all mandatory in-services
EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE
- Must hold a current and valid Registered Nurse license in the State Of Louisiana
- Must be able to communicate proficiently, both orally and with written
- Must have the ability to calculate figures and amounts such as per cents, doses,
- Must have the ability to reason and solve practical problems and manage a variety of
variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form
- Must have current BLS upon hire and ACLS, PALS and MOAB within 9 months of hire
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
It is the policy of Bayou Bend Health System to provide equal opportunity to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, or any other regard as required by law.
This policy relates to recruitment, employment, placement, layoffs and recall, promotion/demotion, discipline, transfer, termination, rates of pay and/or all other forms of compensation, training and development, use of facilities, and participation in hospital sponsored activities.
This policy relates to recruitment, employment, placement, layoffs and recall, promotion/demotion, discipline, transfer, termination, rates of pay and/or all other forms of compensation, training and development, use of facilities, and participation in hospital sponsored activities.
Drug Testing
Bayou Bend Health System is an alcohol and drug free workplace. As a condition of employment all candidates must undergo and pass a post-offer drug screen. Failure to participate in the mandatory drug screen will void all offers of employment.
Department: 005 - MED SURG
This is a non-management position
This is a full time position