RN Dialysis Apheresis
General Duties
Counsels and reassesses patients upon admission or upon assuming patient care. Completes focused reassessments according to hospital policy. Documents intervention implementation, noting exceptions/modifications and plan of care in the medical record. Implements the interventions identified in the plan of care in a safe and timely manner such as administering prescribed medications or carrying out procedures. Prioritizes the implementation of interventions based on patient's condition. Notifies the physician of changes in the patient’s condition.
Quality and Clinical/Technical Expertise
Implements infection control practices. Maintains the environment of care consistent with Joint Commission requirements. Participates in quality improvement activities and review/audit processes. Consistently administers medications following the hospital’s policies to ensure safe medication administration and documents patient’s responses to medications.
Communication and Staffing
Maintains communication with other caregiving staff and performs proper hand-off utilizing SBAR format to ensure continuity of patient care.
Education and Planning
Educates patient and caregiver on the plan of care as needed. Reviews general hospital and environmental policies with the patient and caregiver upon admission. Educates patients and caregivers regarding HAC and infection control practices and about medications and medical equipment. Documents all education provided to the patient/families. Identifies patient-specific needs and problems. Collaborates with the healthcare team to develop an individualized plan to achieve desired patient outcomes.
Qualifications
- RN License and BLS.
Schedule
Days (United States of America)
About the Role
LCMC Health is a community. Our people make health happen. While our NOLA roots run deep, our branches are the vessels that carry our mission of bringing the best possible care to every person and parish in Louisiana and beyond and put a little more heart and soul into healthcare along the way. Celebrating authenticity, originality, equity, inclusion and a little “come on in” attitude is the foundation of LCMC Health’s culture of everyday extraordinary.
Benefits
Your extras Deliver healthcare with heart. Give people a reason to smile. Put a little love in your work. Be honest and real, but with compassion. Bring some lagniappe into everything you do. Forget one-size-fits-all, think one-of-a-kind care. See opportunities, not problems – it’s all about perspective. Cheerlead ideas, differences, and each other. Love what makes you, you - because we do.
Pay
N/A
Schedule
Days (United States of America)
Skills
Not specified
Benefits
Not specified
Pay
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Application Instructions
To apply, please visit our careers page and submit your resume and cover letter. Proof of citizenship or immigration status will be required to verify your lawful right to work in the United States.