Registered Nurse (Med/Surg)

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Registered Nurse (MED/SURG) - Metairie, LA (#SM0122)

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Location: Metairie, LA

Employment Type: Per-Diem

Hourly Rate: $41.48 per hour

Position Overview:

We are currently seeking a Registered Nurse (MED/SURG) to fill an opening at a hospital located in Metairie, LA. This role is ideal for a dedicated RN who thrives in a fast-paced environment, providing comprehensive care to adult and adolescent patients with a variety of medical conditions and post-surgical needs.

Why Join Us?

• Competitive Compensation: $41.48 per hour
• Work Schedule:
  • 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM CDT (includes a 30-minute break)
  • 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM CST (includes a 30-minute break)
  • 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM CST (includes a 30-minute break)
  • Per-diem (flexible shift options available)
• Professional Growth: Gain valuable experience in a collaborative, innovative, and supportive environment.
• Impactful Work: Contribute to a mission-driven organization dedicated to improving patient outcomes.

Qualifications:

• Education: Completion of an accredited Registered Nurse (RN) program (Associate's or Bachelor's degree).
• Licensure: Active Louisiana state RN license and current BLS Certification.
• Experience: At least one year of relevant experience is required.
• Technical Skills: Proficient in IV therapy, wound care, medication administration (including P.O., IV, IM, and SQ routes), use of infusion pumps, and electronic medical records (EMR).
• Soft Skills: Excellent critical thinking and time management skills; strong verbal and written communication; empathetic and patient-focused demeanor; ability to prioritize multiple patients' needs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate nursing care for a diverse patient population with medical diagnoses (e.g., pneumonia, CHF, COPD, diabetes) and post-surgical conditions (e.g., appendectomy, cholecystectomy, orthopedic repairs, abdominal surgeries).
• Administer medications, fluids, and blood products as ordered, monitoring for adverse reactions.
• Perform frequent patient assessments, including vital signs, pain levels, intake/output, and mental status.
• Collaborate with physicians, case managers, physical therapists, and other healthcare team members to coordinate discharge planning and continuity of care.
• Provide patient and family education regarding diagnoses, medications, post-discharge instructions, and disease management.
• Monitor for post-operative complications including infection, bleeding, deep vein thrombosis (DVT), pulmonary embolism (PE), and ileus.
• Assist patients with activities of daily living (ADLs) such as bathing, ambulation, toileting, and feeding as needed.
• Respond to changes in patient condition, initiate appropriate interventions, and communicate concerns to the medical team.
• Maintain accurate, timely documentation of all nursing care and patient responses in the EMR.
• Ensure a safe, clean, and organized patient environment, including fall prevention protocols and infection control measures.

About the Company

We are committed to our core values: integrity, honesty, and transparencyFinding a new position as a physician or allied health professional or filling a critical vacancy in your practice, clinic, hospital, or skilled care facility can be stressful and time-consuming.At Greenlife our mission is to make this process easier for you and help you through all the steps necessary to find that perfect new position or the healthcare professional to round out your team.We understand that every situation is different and our approach reflects that: we value personalized interaction with job seekers and employers, our searches are customized not cookie-cutter and our results speak for themselves: Happy job seekers and employers who found the right professional match through our services.