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Registered Nurse (SDU) - Metairie, LA (#SM0106)
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Location: Metairie, LA
Employment Type: Per-Diem (this is a 1099 position)
Hourly Rate: $41.76 per hour
About Greenlife Healthcare Staffing:
Greenlife Healthcare Staffing is a leading nationwide recruitment agency dedicated to connecting healthcare professionals with top-tier opportunities. We partner with hospitals, clinics, nursing homes, multi-specialty groups, and private practices to match talented individuals with roles that align with their skills and career goals.
Position Overview:
We are seeking a dedicated Per-Diem Registered Nurse for an opening at a hospital in Metairie, LA. In this role, you will deliver high-quality, compassionate care in a dynamic setting, managing a diverse patient population and collaborating with a skilled healthcare team.
Why Join Us?
- Competitive Compensation: Earn a strong hourly rate of $41.76 per hour.
- Work Schedule: This is a per-diem position.
- 7:00 am - 7:30 pm CDT ( 30 min break)
- 7:00 pm - 7:30 am CDT ( 30 min break)
- Professional Growth: Gain valuable experience in a collaborative, innovative, and supportive environment.
- Impactful Work: Contribute to a mission-driven organization dedicated to improving patient outcomes in a critical care setting.
Qualifications:
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in nursing from an accredited program.
- Licensure: Active, unencumbered RN license from the state of LA and current BLS Certification.
- Experience: Minimum of 1 year of RN work experience.
- Soft Skills: Strong clinical judgment, critical thinking, effective communication, cultural competency, collaboration, adaptability, and a positive attitude.
Key Responsibilities:
- Conducting final health checks (vital signs, allergies, fasting status), verifying consent forms, and preparing the patient psychologically and physically for surgery.
- Closely monitoring vital signs, airway patency, and consciousness levels as patients emerge from anesthesia, while managing pain and post-operative nausea.
- Assisting patients to sit, stand, and walk to ensure they are safe and steady, meeting mobility criteria required for discharge.
- Providing comprehensive verbal and written aftercare instructions regarding wound management, medications, and "red flag" symptoms to ensure a safe recovery at home.
- Inserting and removing IV cannulas, and administering prescribed medications (including IV fluids, antibiotics, and analgesia).
How to Apply: If you are ready to take the next step in your nursing career and make a difference in the healthcare industry, we want to hear from you! Submit your Resume/CV to hr@glhstaffing.com or call our office at (800) 608-4025 to learn more about this opportunity and others we offer.
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