Staff Nurse

We are looking for an LPN or RN to care for our patients and facilitate their recovery. Currently seeking a candidate to work every other weekend nights 8p-8a in addition to filling in PRN for other shifts needing filled. The ideal candidate will be a responsible and well-trained professional able to give the best nursing care with little supervision. You will be compassionate and cool-tempered. You will be able to follow health and safety guidelines faithfully and consistently. The goal is to promote patient’s well-being by providing high quality nursing care.

Responsibilities

• Ensures that general health assessments are completed for all patients Facilitates referral to physicians, nurse practitioner and other health care professionals as indicated by the assessed needs of each patient
• Provide assistance to personnel in determining the appropriateness for admission
• Participates in clinical staff meetings Maintains appropriate patient health records
• Provides medication protocols, detoxification protocols, and drug screen procedures
• Available to other staff to address, answer concerns, provide after-hour directives and help problem solve patient related issues
• Provide appropriate documentation for contract and system requirements and clinical best practice
• Makes sound, independent, cooperative, and ethical decisions
• Weekly evaluation of MARS for correctness and completeness.
• Scheduling and transportation for clients to doctor appointments. Release to be signed the evening before day of appointment.
• Organization and neatness of the nurse’s station.
• Responsible for prompt ordering and inventory of medications and supplies for the nurse’s station.
• Responsible for refills for client’s medication and notifying client when they are down to a one-week supply of meds.
• If vital signs are necessary for medication administration, they are to be documented.
• Monitor patient’s condition and assess their needs to provide the best possible care and advice
• Observe and interpret patient’s symptoms and communicate them to physicians
• Collaborate with physicians and nurses to devise individualized care plans for patients
• Perform routine procedures (blood pressure measurements, administering injections etc.) and fill in patients’ charts
• Adjust and administer patient’s medication and provide treatments according to physician’s orders
• Inspect the facilities and act to maintain excellent hygiene and safety (decontaminating equipment, sanitizing surfaces, preparing beds etc.)
• Provide instant medical care in emergencies
• Supervise and train LPNs and nursing assistants
• Foster a supportive and compassionate environment to care for patients and their families

Skills

• Proven experience as a registered nurse
• Excellent knowledge of nursing care methods and procedures
• Excellent knowledge of emergency care
• In-depth knowledge of health and safety guidelines and procedures (sanitation, decontamination etc.) and willingness to follow them at all times
• A team player with excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Responsible and compassionate
• Outstanding organizational and multi-tasking skills
• Patient with excellent problem-solving skills
• BSc or other diploma from a nursing program
• Valid nursing license

Job Types: Part-time, PRN

Pay: From $25.00 per hour

License/Certification:

• BLS Certification (Preferred)
• LPN or RN (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Rayville, LA 71269: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $25