RN - Medical/Surgical

Integrated Resources, Inc

Lafayette, LA

JOB DETAILS
JOB TYPE
Contractor
SKILLS
Accreditation Standards, Basic Life Support (BLS), Change Requests/Orders, Communication Skills, Computer Skills, Computer Software, Customer Satisfaction, Customer/Consumer Behavior, Diversity, Federal Laws and Regulations, Internet Application, Maintain Compliance, Needs Assessment, Nursing, Nursing Management, Organizational Skills, Patient Assessment, Patient Care, Patient Safety, Philosophy, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Registered Nurse (RN), Regulations, Regulatory Compliance, Regulatory Requirements, Resource Management, State Laws and Regulations, Surgical Nursing, Team Lead/Manager, Time Management, Training/Teaching, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Lafayette, LA
POSTED
30+ days ago
Job Title: RN - Medical/Surgical Job Location: Lafayette, LA Job Duration: 1-2 Months (possibility of extension) Shift: 7:00pm - 7:00am Job Summary: This job 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 Product & Standards of Practice. Effectively delegates, directs and assists licensed and ancillary team members. Assumes accountability for quality patient outcomes. Exhibits sensitivity to cultural, ethnic and religious diversity in all interactions. Maintains involvement in activities aimed toward the achievement of unit and the department’s strategic goals and objectives. Demonstrates professional responsibility and accountability for his/her own practice and supports the company's philosophy of nursing. Job Duties: 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. Uses 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 improvement in the profession of nursing. Performs other related duties as required. Education: Required: Registered nurse diploma. Preferred: Associate or bachelor's degree in nursing. Experience Required: 2+ years of experience. Certifications Required: Current registered nurse (RN) license in state of practice. Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association. Certifications Preferred: Certification in clinical specialty area. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: 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. Excellent organizational and time management skills. Physical and Environmental Demands: Heavy Work - Exerting 50 to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 25 to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or 10 to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. (Constantly: activity or condition exists 2/3 or more of the time) to move objects. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for Sedentary Work. Even though the weight lifted may be only a negligible amount, a job should be rated Light Work: When it requires walking or standing to a significant degree. When it requires sitting most of the time but entails pushing and/or pulling of arm or leg controls. When the job requires working at a production rate pace entailing the constant pushing and/or pulling of materials even though the weight of those materials is negligible. Additional Job Details: The above statements describe the general nature and level of work only. They are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties, and skills. Other duties may be added, or this description amended at any time. Remains knowledgeable on current federal, state and local laws, accreditation standards or regulatory agency requirements that apply to the assigned area of responsibility and ensures compliance with all such laws, regulations and standards. This employer maintains and complies with its Compliance & Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct, including the immediate reporting of any known or suspected unethical or questionable behaviors or conduct; patient/employee safety, patient privacy, and/or other compliance-related concerns. The employer is an 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.

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Integrated Resources, Inc