Registered Nurse - Telemetry Care Unit 2 (Full-Time, Days)

• 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.

• Ensures efficiency in the delivery of care: determines immediate priorities and offers solution for problems.

• Actively advocates for patient rights and identifies potential conflict. 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.

• Communication and Collaboration

• Consistently communicates/collaborates with the health care team members, patients and families to maximize patient outcomes.

• Appropriately 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.

• Quality

• Demonstrates knowledge of unit-based quality improvement initiatives.

• 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.

• Professional Development

• Acts as a clinical resource and serves as a mentor to health care team members; displays leadership behaviors.

• Identifies own learning needs based on self-evaluation and the progress made from the previous year's goals.

• Accountable for all documentation and completion of all required continuing education and competencies relevant to area of practice as defined by clinical management.

• Ensures improvements in practice settings by assuming responsibility for self-development in life-long learning.

• Provides direction and guidance to others regarding practice, serves as a resource, preceptor, and mentor. Leadership skills in critical thinking, decision-making, and problem solving.

• Other duties

• Consistently performs 12 organizational Service Standards focused on Values, Service and Quality.

Education - Graduate of accredited school of nursing

Special Skills - Proficient in the English language, verbal and written communication skills, computer skills

Licensure - Current Louisiana State license as RN and BLS certification