Registered Nurse - Surgery - Lakeside Campus

Company: Tulane Medical Center
Location: New Orleans
Posted on: February 16, 2020

Job Description:

Description SHIFT: Days (rotating weekends)SCHEDULE: Full-timeWe are looking for a?Surgery RN- Full Time?to join our Team at?Tulane- Lakeside! Apply today!?We are currently offering a $5,000 Sign On Bonus and a $5,000 Relocation Bonus to eligible RNs!The?Registered Nurse?is a professional nurse who assumes responsibility and accountability for the delivery and management of patient care.? S/he utilizes the nursing process, the healthcare environment, and current technology to provide a climate which optimizes patient care and staff development.?Primary Job Duties:Assesses patient thoroughly and accurately; assesses patient, family, significant other for educational needs about disease process and treatment; identifies appropriate methods of assessment related to age group; understands normal ranges of physiological standards for age group.Documents patient assessment, medication administration, changes in patient?s condition, teaching, level of response and method(s) used within unit/department-specific guidelines.?Individualizes plan of care related to patient diagnosis/condition and age group.? Participates in interdisciplinary/discharge planning, including any educational needs into plan of care.?Implements plan of care, performs ongoing assessments and revises plan of care based on assessment and/or changes in patient condition; involves patient in treatment plans and utilizes equipment required for treatment/procedures appropriate to age group; requests consults as needed; educates patient, family or significant other about disease process and treatment.?Evaluates the effects of any interventions and adjusts care accordingly; performs systematic and ongoing assessments to evaluate the effectiveness of the plan of care; evaluates effectiveness of instruction/teaching with patient, family or significant other.?Demonstrates appropriate and effective delegation as governed by the LA State Board of Nursing and policies of TUHC.?Utilizes time during work hours to maintain safe, clean work environment, help others with patient care, participate in QC checks of equipment, minimum end of shift overtime recorded, participates in PI monitoring; demonstrates prudent use of supplies/equipment.Completes all mandatory, regulatory, hospital and unit-based requirements for position by due date; attends 75% of scheduled staff meetings; participates in unit based, department based, or hospital based committees.The Top Reason?s Employees love working at Tulane:?1.????It?s a safe place to work.2.????Employees have the tools, equipment and training necessary to perform your duties.3.????Open and available communication with your supervisors and the leadership of your facility.4.????A fair application of workplace policies, procedures and disciplinary proceedings.5.????Fair and understandable compensation and benefits.Learn more about working at Tulane Medical Center where above all else we are committed to the care and improvement of human life:?https://youtu.be/1hDLRtNDJPU?list=PLz4528ow729g_54UzWL1PWBd4O9wqOxaS??Learn more about living in New Orleans and working at Tulane.?http://www.neworleansonline.com/? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ??https://portal.mpkinteractive.com/view/media/374/7567?Benefits?for Full Time Employees include:? ? ? ? ? ? ? ??????????Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance????????401K Plan with employer match????????Generous Paid Time Off????????Flexible Spending Account????????Long Term and Short Term Disability Benefits????????Direct Deposit????????Tuition Reimbursement????????Employee Discounts????????And more!???About Tulane Lakeside HospitalFor more than 50 years, Tulane Lakeside Hospital for Women and Children has provided the knowledge, expertise and specialized care vital to the healthcare needs of women and their babies in Jefferson Parish. Our commitment to treating women and their babies has grown by expanding services and offering a wider range of healthcare options for the entire family. We provide cutting edge technology in many specialties including Obstetrics/Gynecology, Pediatrics, Orthopedics, Radiology and Surgery.?Tulane Lakeside Hospital for Women and Children is part of Tulane Health System, an acclaimed teaching, research and medical system serving the greater New Orleans area. Our mission statement reminds us that above all else we are committed to the care and improvement?of human life. When we speak of?We are an equal opportunity employerand value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis ofrace, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age,marital status, veteran status, or disability status.Qualifications Qualifications for OR RN:Licensure/Certification/Registration: Current Louisiana Licensure as a Registered Nurse, ACLS Certification required within 1 year of employment for assignment on Adult Critical Care Units, Emergency department and Post Anesthesia Care Unit.? PALS Certification required within 1 year of employment for assignment in PICU or within 18 mos. of employment for unit-specific standard.? Current CPR certification.Education:? Graduate of an accredited school preparing Registered Nurses.? Experience: One year in area of practice preferred by not required.Special qualifications: Must be able to successfully complete established competencies for the position within designated probationary period. Effective communication skills; both oral and written.? Computer skills needed. Ability to work with others within a team to ensure quality patient care.? Strong problem-solving skills. Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.? Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form. Notice Our Company?s recruiters are here to help unlock the next possibility within your career and we take your candidate experience very seriously. During the recruitment process, no recruiter or employee will request financial or personal information (Social Security Number, credit card or bank information, etc.) from you via email. The recruiters will not email you from a public webmail client like Gmail or Yahoo Mail. If you feel suspicious of a job posting or job-related email, let us know by clicking?here.For questions about your job application or this site please contact HCAhrAnswers at 1-844-422-5627 option 1.by Jobble

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