RN - LTAC/ICU - Full time - Nights
Society of Trauma Nurses, New Orleans, LA, United States
Job Duties
Effectively uses the nursing process in the delivery of patient care.
Assesses learning needs and implements teaching strategies appropriate for the diverse needs of the patient, family, and other groups or disciplines.
Communicates, delegates, and manages nursing team resources (human and fiscal) properly and serves as a leader and partner on the interdisciplinary team.
Uses data, information, and knowledge to evaluate and promote change in order to achieve optimal outcomes.
Embraces concepts and behaviors that enhance customer satisfaction and employee morale and improvement in the profession of nursing.
Adapts behavior to the specific patient population, including but not limited to respect for privacy, method of introduction to the patient, adapting explanation of services or procedures to be performed, requesting permissions and communication style.
Performs other related duties as required.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)
Proficiency in using computers, software, and web‑based applications.
Effective verbal and written communication skills and ability to present information clearly and professionally to varying levels of individuals throughout the patient care process.
Excellent organizational and time management skills.
Education
Required – Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
Preferred – Bachelor’s degree in nursing.
Work Experience
Required – None.
Certifications
Required – Current registered nurse (RN) license in state of practice.
Required – Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association.
Preferred – ACLS certification and ICU experience.
Physical and Environmental Demands
Heavy work: Exerting 50 to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 25 to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or 10 to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Physical demands exceed those for sedentary work. Duties performed routinely require exposure to blood, body fluids, and tissue.
People working in a patient care area have occupational risk for exposure to all communicable diseases and hazardous medications or waste
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Effectively uses the nursing process in the delivery of patient care.
Assesses learning needs and implements teaching strategies appropriate for the diverse needs of the patient, family, and other groups or disciplines.
Communicates, delegates, and manages nursing team resources (human and fiscal) properly and serves as a leader and partner on the interdisciplinary team.
Uses data, information, and knowledge to evaluate and promote change in order to achieve optimal outcomes.
Embraces concepts and behaviors that enhance customer satisfaction and employee morale and improvement in the profession of nursing.
Adapts behavior to the specific patient population, including but not limited to respect for privacy, method of introduction to the patient, adapting explanation of services or procedures to be performed, requesting permissions and communication style.
Performs other related duties as required.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)
Proficiency in using computers, software, and web‑based applications.
Effective verbal and written communication skills and ability to present information clearly and professionally to varying levels of individuals throughout the patient care process.
Excellent organizational and time management skills.
Education
Required – Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
Preferred – Bachelor’s degree in nursing.
Work Experience
Required – None.
Certifications
Required – Current registered nurse (RN) license in state of practice.
Required – Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association.
Preferred – ACLS certification and ICU experience.
Physical and Environmental Demands
Heavy work: Exerting 50 to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 25 to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or 10 to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Physical demands exceed those for sedentary work. Duties performed routinely require exposure to blood, body fluids, and tissue.
People working in a patient care area have occupational risk for exposure to all communicable diseases and hazardous medications or waste
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