Minden Medical Center a Full-time, Registered Nurse for our Intensive Care Unit (7P-7A)

The ideal candidate will have the ability to interact in a positive and compassionate manner with patients, co-workers, physicians and supervisors.

Responsible for planning, organizing, and administering patient care within the scope of his/her training and expertise, collaborating with other professional disciplines to ensure effective and efficient patient care delivery and achievement of desired patient outcomes is met. This is done in conjunction with the objectives and policies of the hospital and the Nurse Practice Act of the State of Louisiana.

Hours of Position:

36 hours first week and 48 hours 2nd week, day shift (7a-7p)

On the Intensive Care Unit at Minden Medical Center, you will find an environment that is based on a team approach. As a team we are better able to flex to meet the needs of both our patients and staff. This is a 12-bed unit. Some of the medical conditions requiring care on this unit include care for patients, including:

• Acute Renal Failure
• COPD Exacerbation
• Metabolic Acidosis
• Acute respiratory failure
• Multi-system organ failure

Our patients are unique because of their specialized needs and diverse diagnoses. We care for adult patients with many different critical illnesses. This patient population will allow you the opportunity to become comfortable with all body system needs.

One of the perks of working with our team is being able to care for patients that require different levels of treatment. We are able to successfully care for patients that require high levels of monitoring that normally would not be associated with a rural, community-based hospital.

Our nurses are successful because they have strong assessment and communication skills, adapt easily to new challenges, and utilize their team for support.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
• Collaborates in establishing the plan of care, coordinates and implements care delivery while anticipating patient care needs across the continuum.
• Analyzes comprehensive information pertinent to the patient's care and management to determine nursing diagnosis.
• Continually utilizes the nursing process to evaluate patient's progress towards goals and applies appropriate interventions to ensure effective outcomes.
• Employs strategies to promote health and a safe and healthy environment.
• The responsibilities listed are a general overview of the position and not an comprehensive job description.

At MMC, we strive to provide excellent care to the patients we serve and to create a work environment that supports and encourages you to learn, grow and reach your highest potential. At MMC we believe our employees are our most valuable assets.

• Our Mission - Making Communities Healthier
• Our Vision - We want to create places where: People choose to come for healthcare, Physicians want to practice, & Employees want to work.

MMC offers competitive salaries and complete benefit packages.

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