Med-Surg Registered Nurse

Description

Professional Summary:

The RN will utilize their broad-based clinical knowledge to effectively assess, implement health promotion and prevention interventions, manage acute and chronic illness states, assist patient/residents in the attainment of optimal levels of functioning rehabilitation, evaluate patient/resident response to actual or potential health problems, and provide supportive measures for the dying patient/resident and their significant others. Nursing care is performed in accordance with the Louisiana Registered Nurses Practice Act and within the individual nurse’s scope of license.

Core Responsibilities:

• Assess the health care needs of the patient/resident and maintain or develop a plan of care to meet interdisciplinary goals

• Assess and act on significant changes in the patient’s/resident’s health condition

• Carry out the plan of care by performing/assigning delegated tasks

• Collect and document pertinent data into the electronic patient/resident medical record

• Complete nursing assessments within required time frames, and in accordance with policy and procedure.

• Identify and act on predictable needs of the patient/resident

• Meet the health care needs of patient/resident by assessing and assisting the

patient/resident to meet expressed needs

• Meet the emotional and spiritual needs of patients/residents and/or families

• Prioritize and complete tasks within the RN’s assigned shift

• Update patient/resident care plans

• Notify assigned physician of any changes in condition

• Report incidents of verbal or physical abuse immediately to the Nurse Manager of the unit they are assigned; or designated off-shift nursing leadership

• Perform head-to-toe assessment

• Insert IV lines

• Care and management of peripheral and central lines, including PICC lines

• Administer medication including IVs

• Coordinate and participate in admission and discharge of patient

• Measure vital signs, including pain (the 5th vital sign), pulse oximetry, etc.

• Perform wound care assessments including dressing changes (sterile and nonsterile), and obtaining wound cultures as necessary

• Obtain and deliver specimens to lab

• Perform tracheostomy care

• Perform non-acute ventilator care, if needed

• Perform suctioning including oral, nasogastric, and tracheostomy

• Perform deep suctioning, which may include obtaining specimens

• Assess for and administer tube feedings

• Assist with routine urinary and bowel elimination including catheters, colostomies, and digital stimulation

• Educate patients/residents and/or families regarding health and diagnoses and medication administration including indications for the medication.

• Respond and assist in an emergency situation

• Provide clinical oversight to Licensed Practical Nurses, Nursing Assistants and Health Technicians

• One-to-one observation to include virtual observation

• Performing capillary blood glucose and monitoring

• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Maintains regular and punctual attendance.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Education: Completion of an accredited nursing program with an Associate's Degree in registered nursing or a Bachelor's Degree in registered nursing.
• Experience: A minimum of 18 months of experience as a registered nurse in an inpatient setting. 
• License: Current license to practice medicine in any state, Territory, or Commonwealth of the United States or the District of Columbia).
• Cardiac Certifications: Must have the following hands-on certification through the American Heart Association: Basic Life Support (BLS) 
• U.S. Citizenship: Shall be a U.S. citizen.

This job is CONTINGENT upon contract award, client approval, completion of a favorable background investigation, and the ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust / High Risk clearance.

We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or medical or veteran status in accordance with federal law. In addition, Valor Healthcare. complies with applicable state and local laws prohibiting discrimination in employment in every jurisdiction in which it maintains facilities.