Nursery (RN) (Franklin, LA)

• Maintain established standards of nursing practice and strictly adhere to all hospital and departmental policies and procedures.
• Conduct comprehensive assessments of patient health status, including physical, psychological, social, and rehabilitation needs.
• Formulate individualized nursing care plans, establish therapeutic goals, and determine appropriate nursing interventions, including discharge planning assistance.
• Administer medications and clinical treatments in strict accordance with physician orders, safety protocols, and scope of practice.
• Promptly observe, evaluate, and record patient conditions, treatment reactions, and clinical progress concisely, accurately, and completely in the medical record.
• Assign patient care duties and nursing tasks to team members based on patient acuity, staff capabilities, and qualifications.
• Direct, supervise, and evaluate the clinical nursing care provided to patients by other nursing staff.
• Initiate and lead multidisciplinary team conferences for the development and revision of individualized care plans.
• Assist physicians with specialized diagnostic tests, bedside procedures, and clinical interventions.
• Provide direct bedside nursing care whenever advanced clinical judgment or specialized nursing skills are required.
• Assist, support, collaborate with the multidisciplinary Labor & Delivery team to provide high-quality care during the perinatal and immediate postpartum periods.
• Coordinate patient care schedules and logistics when patients are scheduled for therapy, diagnostic tests, or procedures by other departments.
• Initiate immediate emergency protocols (such as NRP) and life-saving measures in response to sudden adverse clinical changes.
• Identify learning needs and deliver clear, effective education to patients, families, and team members regarding care plans and health management.
• Serve as the primary clinical liaison between physicians, patients, families, and hospital administration to ensure open communication.
• Assist with unit operations, including ordering supplies and ensuring clinical equipment is maintained in a clean, safe, and operable condition.
• Participate in the orientation, training, and mentoring of new nursing staff members.
• Actively participate in facility quality improvement committees to enhance nursing standards and patient care outcomes.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and hazard-free environment for patients, staff, and visitors.
• Maintain strict patient confidentiality and adhere to all regulatory and HIPAA guidelines.
• Attend all mandatory facility in-service training programs, departmental meetings, and required continuing education.
• Perform additional duties and responsibilities as required to support departmental objectives.

• Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) or Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited institution.
• Current, unencumbered Registered Nurse (RN) licensure in the State of Louisiana.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required upon hire.
• ACLS is not required and NRP within 90 days or during unit orientation period.
• Proficient oral and written communication skills.
• Strong clinical calculation skills, including the ability to accurately calculate dosages, flow rates, proportions, and percentages.
• Strong critical thinking, analytical, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret written, oral, diagram, or schedule instructions and manage complex clinical scenarios.

Department: 013 - LABOR AND DELIVERY
This is a non-management position
This is a full time position