RN, Fulltime Days - Med Surg (Franklin, LA)

• Maintains the standard of nursing care and carries out the policies and procedures of the

• Assesses the patient's condition and nursing needs, set goals, prescribes appropriate

• Reports pertinent observations and reactions regarding patient(s) to the appropriate

• Assigns nursing care and other duties to team members in accordance with patient

• Initiates team conferences in development of individualized nursing care plans
• Administers patient medications and treatment as prescribed by physician orders
• Directs, supervises and evaluates nursing care provided to patients
• Assists physicians with special tests and procedures needed
• Orders supplies and ensures that equipment is maintained in a clean and safe condition
• Participates in orientation of new employees as necessary
• Assists team members in giving patient care and/or administers direct care when

• Coordinates and assists in nursing care of patients when scheduled for therapy or

• Establish and maintain communications and utilize teaching opportunities with

• Assists with, or institutes emergency measures for sudden adverse developments in

• Participates in the maintenance of a clean and safe work environment
• Attends and actively participates in committees for improvement of nursing care.
• Maintains open communications and promotes cooperation between the nursing

• Maintains patient confidentiality
• Serves as the liaison between doctors, patients, families and the hospital
• Attends all mandatory in-services

• Must hold a current and valid Registered Nurse license in the State Of Louisiana
• Must be able to communicate proficiently, both orally and with written
• Must have the ability to calculate figures and amounts such as per cents, doses,

• Must have the ability to reason and solve practical problems and manage a variety of

• Must have current BLS upon hire and ACLS, PALS and MOAB within 9 months of hire

Department: 005 - MED SURG
This is a non-management position
This is a full time position