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Prn/Rn
Location:
Metairie, LA
Description:
We are seeking highly skilled, dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurses to join our team. PRN/RN nurses provide exceptional nursing care to patients across various units and departments within our healthcare facility. As a Registered Nurse in our surgery center, you will play a vital role in delivering exceptional patient care throughout their surgical journey.Key Responsibilities:• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate nursing care plans for assigned patients based on their individual needs and requirements.• Administer medications, treatments, and therapies accurately and in a timely manner as ordered by physicians.• Monitor patients' vital signs and overall condition, reporting any significant changes to the appropriate medical staff.• Provide compassionate and patient-centered care, ensuring comfort, dignity and emotional support.• Educate patients and their families regarding their conditions, medications, and post-discharge care instructions.• Accurately document all nursing interventions, patient responses, and relevant information in electronic medical records.• Collaborate effectively with other healthcare professionals, such as physicians, therapists, and social workers, to ensure coordinated patient care.• Participate in continuing education and training programs to maintain and enhance nursing knowledge and skills.• Preoperative Care: Assess patients before surgery, review medical histories, and prepare them for the procedure, ensuring they understand the process.• Intraoperative Support: Assist the surgical team during procedures by monitoring vital signs, administering medications, and ensuring a sterile environment.• Postoperative Care: Monitor patients in the recovery room, provide post-anesthesia care, and manage pain and discomfort.• Patient Education: Educate patients and their families on postoperative care instructions and recovery expectations.• Medication Management: Administer medications and intravenous fluids as prescribed and maintain accurate documentation.• Infection Control: Strictly adhere to infection control protocols and maintain a sterile environment in the operating room.• Collaboration: Work closely with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and support staff to ensure the smooth flow of surgical procedures.• Emergency Response: Be prepared to respond to any medical emergencies that may arise during surgery or recovery.• Quality Assurance: Contribute to maintaining high standards of care and patient safety in accordance with regulatory guidelines.Qualifications:• Current and valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of practice.• Minimum of 1 year of recent nursing experience, preferably in an acute care setting.• Strong clinical skills and knowledge of nursing practices, procedures, and techniques.• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities to interact effectively with patients, families, and colleagues.• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills to make sound clinical decisions.• Proficiency in using electronic medical record systems and other healthcare technology.• Commitment to providing high-quality, compassionate patient care.• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced surgical environment.• Prior experience in a surgical center, operating room, or critical care setting is preferred.Physical Requirements:• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.• Prolonged periods of standing, bending, and reaching• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at times.We offer competitive compensation and the opportunity to work in a dynamic and challenging healthcare environment. Join our team of dedicated professionals and make a positive impact on the lives of our patients.
Company:
Harvard Surgery Center
Posted:
April 1 on PrismHR Hiring
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Prn/Rn is a Nurse & Healthcare Registered Nurse Job at Harvard Surgery Center located in Metairie LA. Find other listings like Prn/Rn by searching Oodle for Nurse & Healthcare Registered Nurse Jobs.