Registered Nurse Nephrology

Registered Nurse We are hiring immediately for a full time RN and offering a $10,000 sign on bonus! Benefits With Our Lady of the Lake, we offer career opportunities for people who have a calling to share their gifts and talents as part of our healing ministry. As part of the Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System, we are here to create a spirit of healing and invite you to join our team. In addition to competitive salaries and generous benefits, we offer the chance to do God's work by helping to serve people in need throughout our community, every day. Tuition reimbursement Growth opportunities Affordable employee benefits A community culture where you don't feel lost in a large health system Job Description The Registered Nurse provides safe therapeutic care in a holistic and systematic way, incorporating differences into the provision of care. The role integrates knowledge, skills, and experiences to meet the needs of patients and families throughout the continuum, including patient and family education. The RN relies on education and training to complete responsibilities within the scope of licensure. Responsibilities Clinical Practice and Care Management Perform psychosocial/physiologic assessments that integrate evolving data. Formulate a plan of care based on patient trends, including education and discharge planning. Participate in planning routine transitional health care needs (treatment options, placement options, end of life options). Respond to changes in patient needs and provide holistic care using independent clinical judgment. Adapt educational programs and information to individual patients and families, modifying teaching strategies as needed. Ensure efficiency in care delivery by determining priorities and offering solutions. Actively advocate for patient rights, identify potential conflicts, and seek counsel for resolution. Identify variances from expected outcomes and evaluate patient outcomes, revising plans accordingly. Document all patient care activities as per standards and assist the team with documentation. Communicate and collaborate consistently with the healthcare team, patients, and families to maximize outcomes. Appropriately delegate patient care activities and participate in staff assignments for optimal productivity. Maintain knowledge of unit initiatives and incorporate outcomes into practice. Participate on unit teams, work groups, and committees, anticipating needs and assisting others. Demonstrate knowledge of unit-based quality improvement initiatives. Participate in quality improvement initiatives using standards, guidelines, and pathways. Incorporate evidence-based practice and research findings to enhance nursing practice. Act as a clinical resource and mentor to healthcare team members, displaying leadership behaviors. Identify personal learning needs through self-evaluation and progress monitoring. Ensure completion of all required continuing education and competencies. Assume responsibility for self-development and lifelong learning. Provide direction and guidance on practice, serving as a preceptor and mentor. Qualifications Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. Per license requirements. Proficient in spoken and written English, with strong communication skills. Current Louisiana State license as RN and BLS certification. #J-18808-Ljbffr