RN - Emergency Medicine - Mid-Shift - PRN - Laplace

This nursing role acts as a leader in the provision of patient care using the nursing process within the framework of the Nurse Practice Act, ANA Code for Nurses and Scope & Standards of Practice. The candidate will effectively delegate, direct, and assist licensed and ancillary team members, work to improve quality patient outcomes, and support the department’s strategic goals.

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.

• Preferred:
  Bachelor’s degree in nursing.
• Required:
  
  None.

• Current registered nurse (RN) license in state of practice.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association.
• Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) Certification within 30 days of hire.
• Certification in Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) within 90 days of hire.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) within 90 days of hire.
• Preferred:
  Certification in a Clinical Specialty Area.

• Proficiency in using computers, software, and web-based applications.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills and ability to present information clearly and professionally to varying levels of individuals throughout the patient care process.
• Good organizational and time‑management skills and ability to be self‑directed.
• Ability to demonstrate good judgement.
• Good interpersonal skills.

• Effectively uses the nursing process in the delivery of patient care.
• Assesses learning needs and implements teaching strategies appropriate for the diverse needs of the patient, family, and other groups or disciplines.
• Communicates, delegates, and manages nursing team resources (human and fiscal) properly and serves as a leader and partner on the interdisciplinary team.
• Utilizes data, information, and knowledge to evaluate and promote change in order to achieve optimal outcomes.
• Embraces concepts and behaviors that enhance customer satisfaction and employee morale and improve the profession of nursing.
• Adapts behavior to the specific patient population, including respect for privacy, method of introduction to the patient, adapting explanation of services or procedures, requesting permissions, and communication style.
• Performs other related duties as required.

• Exertions involving lifting and moving objects ranging from 10 to 100 pounds depending on frequency and duration.
• Exposure to blood, body fluids, tissue, hazardous medications, and hazardous waste in a patient care setting.
• Occupational risk for exposure to communicable diseases.

Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.