Registered Nurse 1

Supplemental Information Registered Nurse 1, 2 or 3 position located in the Emergency Department. The shift will be determined by the Department Manager. Special Entrance Rates: RN 2 $27.00 RN 3 $30.00. In addition to base pay, Shift diffs and Premium Pay are also included. Please list all work history and detailed job duties on the applications. This is a career progression (CPG) position the level of experience, determines the level of hire. As part of a Career Progression Group, vacancies may be filled from this recruitment as a Registered Nurse 1, 2 or 3,depending on the level of experience of the selected applicant(s). Please refer to the 'Job Specifications' tab located at the top of the LA Careers 'Current Job Opportunities' page of the Civil Service website for specific information on salary ranges, minimum qualifications and job concepts for each level. No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy. To apply for this vacancy, click on the "Apply" link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page. Resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete. For further information about this vacancy contact: Laura R. Colkmire Human Resources, Lallie Kemp Medical Center Office Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Possession of a valid Louisiana license or temporary permit to practice professional nursing or a multi-state license issued by a Nursing Licensure Compact (NLC/eNLC) state. Job Concepts FUNCTION OF WORK: To provide basic professional nursing care to patients and/or clients. LEVEL OF WORK: Entry. SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Close from a Registered Nurse Supervisor A or B, but may receive supervision from other higher level personnel. SUPERVISION EXERCISED: None. LOCATION OF WORK: Statewide. JOB DISTINCTIONS: Differs from Registered Nurse 2 by the absence of full performance level duties and the presence of close supervision. Examples of Work Position Description for Registered Nurse 1, 2 or 3 - Emergency Department Serve as a lead nurse to provide supervision of skilled nursing services to patients of all ages that present for emergent and non-emergent care in an Emergency Department. Assign staff, based on qualifications of each member, relating to patient needs. Complete, assign or assist with completing the initial assessment of patients' needs based on psychosocial, environmental and physiological factors and establishes priorities rapidly and accurately while using a five level triage system. Revise assessments based upon patient behavior condition/needs. Review and verify patient orders. Document assessment, nursing interventions including patient response and patient education. Perform reassessments on patients according to established guidelines and when indicated by change in acuity and urgency of patient's condition. Communicate and coordinate patient care with supervisory staff, oncoming nurse and other disciplines. Maintains confidentiality regarding patient and hospital information. Maintain safety and security of patients/hospital staff. Adhere to infection control guidelines. Identify potential and actual patient problems. Identifies potential problems between patient and subordinate staff and intervenes appropriately. Develop and implement teaching plan according to assessed needs and instruct patient and/or significant other. Coordinate teaching plan with other disciplines. Collaborates with physician, other disciplines and patient and/or significant other to develop plan of care. Facilitate appropriate referrals according to identified continuity care needs. Maintains CEU's for licensure. Strive for ENPC and TNCC. Participate in staff development based upon assessed learning needs. Participate in unit meetings and quality improvement activities. Assume delegated Charge Nurse Duties. Participate in orientation of personnel. Assist with performance evaluation of subordinate staff. Serve as House Supervisor when designated and investigates problems, complaints, and policy and procedure violations and takes appropriate action with follow-up as necessary. Adjust staff as needed to assure adequate nursing coverage. Attend Educational In-Services, Mandatory Training and Annual Review as required by hospital policy and procedure, or deemed necessary by supervisor. Any and all other duties as assigned to include ensuring departmental coverage. Strive to attend outside agency educational opportunities. The incumbent shall possess and maintain a current LA State RN licensure, a valid BLS, ACLS and PALS certification.