| Location | Baton Rouge, LA |
The Registered Nurse (RN) provides high-quality, patient-centered nursing care using the nursing process and established professional standards. The RN demonstrates clinical judgment, leadership, and accountability for patient outcomes while collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to ensure safe and effective care. The role includes supervising and delegating tasks to licensed and ancillary staff, educating patients and families, and maintaining compliance with applicable healthcare regulations and organizational policies.
Shift: Nights
Assess patient conditions and develop, implement, and evaluate individualized nursing care plans.
Deliver safe, effective patient care in accordance with the Nurse Practice Act, ANA Code of Ethics, and professional standards of practice.
Assess patient and family learning needs and provide appropriate education and support.
Delegate tasks effectively and coordinate nursing resources to ensure quality patient outcomes.
Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to coordinate care and achieve departmental goals.
Use clinical data and evidence-based practices to evaluate outcomes and support continuous improvement.
Promote patient satisfaction, employee morale, and professional nursing development.
Adapt communication and care delivery to meet patients' individual needs while respecting privacy, cultural differences, and personal preferences.
Maintain accurate documentation and exercise sound clinical judgment.
Comply with applicable federal, state, and local laws, accreditation standards, and regulatory requirements.
Maintain patient and employee confidentiality and promptly report safety concerns or suspected compliance violations.
Perform other related duties as assigned.
Registered Nurse diploma.
Minimum of two (2) years of nursing experience.
Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of practice.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA).
Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) or Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
Certification in the relevant clinical specialty.
Proficiency with computers, software, and web-based applications.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills.
Effective time management and ability to work independently.
Sound clinical judgment, critical thinking, and decision-making skills.
Leadership, delegation, and interdisciplinary collaboration skills.
Commitment to patient safety, confidentiality, and quality improvement.
Ability to perform heavy physical work, including exerting 50–100 pounds of force occasionally, 25–50 pounds frequently, and 10–20 pounds constantly, as described in the role requirements.
Routine exposure to blood, body fluids, and human tissue.
Potential exposure to communicable diseases, hazardous medications, and hazardous waste in the healthcare environment.
Ability to work directly with patients and within clinical care areas.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.