Registered Nurse (Med/Surg)

• Competitive Compensation: $44.06 per hour.
• Work Schedule: 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM CDT (includes a 30-minute break) – Per-diem.
• 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.

• Education: Completion of an accredited Registered Nursing (RN) program (Associate's or Bachelor's degree).
• Licensure: Active Louisiana state RN license and current BLS Certification.
• Experience: At least one year of relevant experience is required.
• Technical Skills: Proficient in IV therapy, wound care, medication administration (including P.O., IV, IM, and SQ routes), use of infusion pumps, and electronic medical records (EMR).
• Soft Skills: Excellent critical thinking and time management skills; strong verbal and written communication; empathetic and patient-focused demeanor; ability to prioritize multiple patients' needs.

• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate nursing care for a diverse patient population with medical diagnoses (e.g., pneumonia, CHF, COPD, diabetes) and post-surgical conditions (e.g., appendectomy, cholecystectomy, orthopedic repairs).
• Administer medications, fluids, and blood products as ordered, monitoring for adverse reactions.
• Perform frequent patient assessments, including vital signs, pain levels, intake/output, and mental status.
• Collaborate with physicians, case managers, physical therapists, and other healthcare team members to coordinate discharge planning and continuity of care.
• Provide patient and family education regarding diagnoses, medications, post-discharge instructions, and disease management.
• Respond to changes in patient condition, initiate appropriate interventions, and communicate concerns to the medical team.
• Maintain accurate, timely documentation of all nursing care and patient responses in the EMR.

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