Registered Nurse - 6th Medical (nights)

Registered Nurse - 6th Medical (nights) Employer: FMOL Health – Monroe, LA Job Description The Registered Nurse is responsible for providing professional nursing for patients following established standards and practices. Assists physicians and staff with the daily coordination of patient care and patient access. Coordinates patient flow, schedules appointments, procedures, tests and referrals. May serve as preceptor for clinical staff. Relies on experience and judgment to accomplish responsibilities. Works under minimal supervision. Creativity is expected to perform job. May lead and direct the work of others within scope of practice. Responsibilities Provide patient care, including psychosocial and physiologic assessments, and integrate changing data; formulate and prioritize a plan of care based on trends and individual needs. Participate in planning routine transitional health care needs such as treatment options, placement options, and end‑of‑life options. Respond immediately to changes in patient needs and provide holistic care using independent clinical judgment. Adapt educational programs to individual patients and families, collaborating to identify realistic desired outcomes. Ensure efficiency in care delivery, determine priorities and offer solutions for problems. Advocate for patient rights, identify potential conflicts, and counsel for resolution when needed. Identify variances from expected outcomes, revise care plans accordingly. Document all patient care activities accurately; assist the team with documentation. Communicate and collaborate with team members, patients, and families, maximizing outcomes. Delegate care appropriately and participate in staff assignment decisions. Maintain knowledge of unit initiatives, incorporating results into practice. Participate on unit teams, work groups, or committees, anticipating needs and assisting others. Serve as a mentor and preceptor, demonstrating leadership and guidance to others. Participate in quality improvement initiatives using standards, guidelines, and pathways. Incorporate evidence‑based practice and research findings into nursing practice. Complete other duties as assigned, including committee participation and acting as backup for department staff. Qualifications Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. Meet state license requirements. Proficient in English (verbal and written communication) and computer skills. Current Louisiana State RN license and Basic Life Support certification. Additional Information Seniority level: Entry level. Employment type: Full‑time. Job function: Health Care Provider; Industry: Hospitals and Health Care. #J-18808-Ljbffr