Registered Nurse FT Nights - Surgical 2 Unit

Responsibilities

• Performs psychosocial/physiologic assessments that integrates changing data.
• Formulates a plan of care based on trends of similar patients, including patient education and discharge planning.
• Tailors and prioritizes caring practice to individual needs, including cultural/ethical/spiritual needs.
• Participates in the planning of routine transitional health care needs (i.e. treatment options, patient placement options, end of life options).
• Responds to changes in patient's needs and provides holistic care using independent clinical judgment based on knowledge drawn from education and experience.
• Adapts planned educational programs and information to individual patients and family by modifying teaching strategies or content.
• Integrates education during the delivery of patient care.
• Collaborates with patients/families to identify realistic desired outcomes.
• Determines immediate priorities and offers solutions for problems.
• Actively advocates for patient rights and identifies potential conflicts. Seeks counsel for resolution of conflict.
• Identifies variances from expected outcomes.
• Evaluates patient outcomes and makes revisions in the plan of care.
• Documents all patient care activities as per documentation standards.
• Assists the healthcare team with the documentation process.
• Consistently communicates/collaborates with the health care team members, patients, and families to maximize patient outcomes.
• Affordably delegates patient care activities to other health care team members and participates in making and revising staff assignments to achieve maximum productivity.
• Maintains knowledge regarding unit initiatives and incorporates the outcomes of the team/committees work into practice.
• Participates on unit teams, work groups, and/or committees.
• Anticipates needs and voluntarily assists others.
• Communicates effectively with patients and families to ensure they understand their care plan and next steps.
• Ensures efficiency in the delivery of care.
• Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement care plans.
• Participates in quality improvement initiatives by utilizing standards, guidelines, and pathways for care delivery.
• Incorporates evidence-based practice and research findings into nursing practice to enhance outcomes.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Proficient in the English language, verbal and written communication skills, computer skills.
• Current Louisiana State license as RN and BLS certification.