Nursing Jobs in Baton Rouge, LA

RN Full-time
Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System

Case Manager RN, Our Lady of the Lake

Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System Baton Rouge, LA
Job Description What Makes Us Different? At FMOL Health, we offer you so much more than just a job in the healthcare industry. We offer career opportunities for people who have a calling to share their gifts and talents as part of our healing ministry. As a Catholic hospital, we are here to create a spirit of healing. We offer you something special - the chance to do God's work by helping to serve people in need throughout our community, every day. Job Summary The Case Manager 1 directs the utilization review of patient charts, treatment plans, and discharge planning pertaining to the quality of care and treatment criteria for patients in a specific department. The Case Manager 1 specializes in the review of information pertaining specifically to the assigned areas. Relies on education, experience, professional training and judgment to accomplish responsibilities. A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected. Works under minimal supervision. Directs the utilization review of patient charts and treatment plans pertaining to the quality of care and treatment criteria for patients in a specific department. The Case Manager of Clinical Services specializes in the review of information pertaining specifically to the assigned area (i.e.: Case Management, Geriatrics, Mental & Behavioral Health, Home Health). Most, but not all, of the accountabilities below may apply to each specific area. Minimum Requirements Experience - Three years in general or specialty nursing practice Education: Associate's Degree Licensure : Current and unrestricted Louisiana State License as RN Apply now! Here, you are more than an employee. You are a team member, a co-worker, our friend and part of our family. Our healthcare team is working together to heal this community one patient at a time! Responsibilities Evaluation and Analysis: Contributes to cost effectiveness/efficiency and demonstrates awareness of benefit system and cost benefit analysis. Demonstrates the ability to maximize financial outcomes of assigned patient load using the continuum of care philosophy. Assists in the development, monitoring, and analysis of annual financial goals of targeted population. Understands the capabilities of outside referral sources such as home health, sub-acute care and skilled nursing facilities. Understands the different types of healthcare delivery systems and the requirements for prior approval by payor for admissions, procedures, and continued stay. Meets with treatment team to provide utilization review information, discusses issues pertaining to continued stay, discharge and aftercare plans, evaluates current financial resources, and discusses whether documentation reflects the need for continued stay and at what level of care is the most appropriate. Partnership and Collaboration Performs effective utilization review techniques to work with physicians, third party payors, and federal and local agencies to prevent denials of payment or days. Acts as a resource for unit personnel in the resolution of utilization/case management problems and expediently communicates identified problems to appropriate personnel in an effort to enhance departmental operating efficiency. Collaborates with all members of the health team to ensure reimbursement optimization, appropriate discharge planning, and cost-effective quality care. Plays a key role in the discharge planning process assessing patient's needs for referrals and/or alternate levels of care. Appropriately tracks and reports avoidable days. Demonstrates competence in coordination and service delivery. Understands methods for assessing an individual's level of physical/mental impairment. Assesses patient clinical information and in collaboration with the healthcare team, develops treatment/discharge plans. Quality Evaluates the quality of necessary medical services, utilizes criteria to determine medical necessity of admission and interacts with physicians to facilitate patient assignment to appropriate alternative of care. Provides appropriate and timely information to third party payors to facilitate financial outcomes and ensures patients are receiving appropriate level of care; includes coordinating denials/appeals. Demonstrates ability to access and utilize community resources. Is knowledgeable of the ADA and other federal legislation affecting individuals with disabilities. Knows how to establish a client support system. Observes and adheres to all departmental and hospital policies and procedures, and follows all safety, quality assurance, and infection control standards. Promotes the quality and efficiency of his/her own performance by remaining current with the latest trends in field of expertise through participation in job-relevant seminars and workshops, attendance at professional conferences, and affiliations with national and state professional organizations. Other Duties as Assigned Performs other duties as assigned or requested. Qualifications Experience - Three years in general or specialty nursing practice Education - Associate's Degree Licensure - Current and unrestricted Louisiana State License as RN
RN Full-time
Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System

Registered Nurse FT Nights - Neurology Unit

Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System Baton Rouge, LA
Job Description Registered Nurse - Full Time Nights Neurology Unit Baton Rouge, La We are hiring immediately for a full time, RN and offering a $10,000 sign on bonus! What Makes Us Different? 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 we invite you to join our team today if you would like to be part of that spirit. In addition to competitive salaries and generous benefits, we offer you something special - the chance to do God's work by helping to serve people in need throughout our community, every day. Additionally, you can expect: Tuition reimbursement Growth opportunities Affordable employee benefits A community culture where you don’t feel lost in a large health system The Registered Nurse provides safe therapeutic care in a holistic and systematic way, incorporating differences into the provision of care. Integrates knowledge, skills, and experiences to meet the needs of patients and families throughout the continuum to include patient and family education. Relies on education and training to complete responsibilities within scope of licensure as registered nurse. Responsibilities Clinical Practice and Care Management Performs psychosocial/physiologic assessments that integrates changing data Formulates a plan of care based on trends of similar patients, including patient education and discharge planning. Tailors and prioritizes caring practice to individual needs, including cultural/ ethical/ spiritual needs. Participates in the planning of routine transitional health care needs. (i.e. treatment options patient placement options, end of life options) Responds to changes in patient's needs and provides holistic care using independent clinical judgment based on knowledge drawn from education and experience. Adapts planned educational programs and information to individual patients and family by modifying teaching strategies or content. Integrates education during the delivery of patient care. Collaborates with patients/ families to identify realistic desired outcomes. Ensures efficiency in the delivery of care: determines immediate priorities and offers solution for problems. Actively advocates for patient rights and identifies potential conflict. Seeks counsel for resolution of conflict. Identifies variances from expected outcomes. Evaluates patient outcomes and makes revisions in the plan of care. Documents all patient care activities as per documentation standards. Assists the healthcare team with the documentation process. Communication and Collaboration Consistently communicates/collaborates with the health care team members, patients and families to maximize patient outcomes. Appropriately delegates patient care activities to other health care team members and participates in making and revising staff assignments to achieve maximum productivity Maintains knowledge regarding unit initiatives, and incorporates the outcomes of the team/ committees work into practice. Participates on unit teams, work groups and/ or committees. Anticipates needs and voluntarily assists others. Quality Demonstrates knowledge of unit based quality improvement initiatives. Participates in quality improvement initiatives by utilizing standards, guidelines, and pathways for care delivery. Incorporates evidence based practice and research findings into nursing practice to enhance outcomes. Professional Development Acts as a clinical resource and serves as a mentor to health care team members; displays leadership behaviors. Identifies own learning needs based on self-evaluation and the progress made from the previous year's goals. Accountable for all documentation and completion of all required continuing education and competencies relevant to area of practice as defined by clinical management. Ensures improvements in practice settings by assuming responsibility for self-development in life-long learning. Provides direction and guidance to others regarding practice, serves as a resource, preceptor, and mentor. Leadership skills in critical thinking, decision-making, and problem solving. Qualifications One year acute care Nursing experience Graduate of accredited school of nursing Per license requirements Proficient in the English language, verbal and written communication skills, computer skills Current Louisiana State license as RN and BLS certification
RN Director of Nursing ER Full-time
Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System

Director Nursing 4 - Main Campus ER

Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System Baton Rouge, LA
Job Description Director Nursing 4 Emergency Department-Lake Main Campus Baton Rouge, La What Makes Us Different? 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 we invite you to join our team today if you would like to be part of that spirit. In addition to competitive salaries and generous benefits, we offer you something special - the chance to do God's work by helping to serve people in need throughout our community, every day. Additionally, you can expect: Growth opportunities Affordable employee benefits A community culture where you don’t feel lost in a large health system Supervises and coordinates patient care services of one or more nursing units on a 24-hour basis. The Dir, Nursing ensures that physicians' orders are followed; ensures that patient conditions and progress are accurately reported; ensures that patient care is administered by all professional and non-professional personnel in the unit according to organization and regulatory policies and guidelines; and has staffing and budget control responsibilities for the unit. #CB Responsibilities Leadership Utilizes advanced clinical knowledge to develop and maintain a delivery system for individualized, appropriate, and compassionate patient care. Supports and encourages staff, patients, and significant others in the determination of treatment and rehabilitation goals for desired outcomes. Provides leadership and participates in emergency measures for sudden adverse patient developments. Provides leadership and demonstrates critical thinking ability in all areas of responsibility, treats all co-workers with respect, strives to enhance co-worker performance through cooperation and effective communication, and demonstrates hospitality and courtesy in all interactions. Unit Management and Daily Operations Estimates future departmental personnel, equipment, and supply needs in order to ensure the attainment of operating goals. Develops, recommends, and implements the annual capital equipment, personnel, and operating budget for the department. Conducts periodic reviews of departmental performance, analyzes budget variances, and implements responsive action. Demonstrates clinical expertise in facilitating the timely availability, access, and utilization of multidisciplinary health care services, alternative levels of care, and community resources in a manner that ensures optimal continuity and expediency in the health care delivery process. Implements strategies that use current scientific knowledge to prevent and reduce the risk of infection transmission. Promptly and appropriately reports infections between and among staff, patients, and visitors in order to improve patient outcomes. Consults with nursing management, nursing staff, and Clinical Nurse Specialists in the development of instructional materials for patients and family members which will provide the specific knowledge and skill required to increase their understanding of the patient's illness, meet the patient's ongoing health care needs, and improve patient health outcomes. Develops and maintains documentation required for successful employee development and administrative and divisional communication. Supervises and participates in the efficient recording of pertinent patient care data utilizing the computerized medical record and manual documentation in order to promote timely and efficient access to required information throughout the organization. Preserves the confidentiality of data and information identified as sensitive in order to ensure the protection of patient dignity and privacy. Monitors and coordinates the effective use, maintenance, and repair of equipment, supplies, facilities, and resources that support patient care in order to maintain a functional and safe environment for patients, staff, and visitors. Maintains own clinical expertise and ensures the demonstrated clinical competency of staff members to deliver patient care services in accordance with the specific identified needs of adult and geriatric patients. Utilizes appropriate resources as needed for assistance in the planning and delivery of care to infant, pediatric, and adolescent patients. Performance Improvement and Quality Provides ongoing assessments of the patient care delivery system in order to identify existing and potential health care needs within the scope of care for the unit. Evaluates and makes recommendations for current and potential unit staffing needs, assesses and introduces technological and procedural changes that enhance the efficiency and quality of patient care services and outcomes, and supervises the ongoing assessment of patients for physical, psychological, and social status needs and discharge planning. Coordinates and manages high quality health care services that recognize individual patient rights while acting as a role model for the nursing personnel. Educates staff and monitors care delivery in order to ensure that patients exercise their rights to be informed and to participate and make decisions in all aspects of their medical care. Ensures that patient care demonstrates respect for personal values and beliefs and is focused on the unique needs of each individual and their family. Utilizes continued analysis and evaluation of patient care outcomes to enhance the quality and efficiency of services and optimize the utilization of hospital resources. Participates actively in unit-specific and multidisciplinary continuous quality improvement and quality assurance studies in a manner that promotes compliance with hospital and divisional regulations and standards. Ensures that all staff members are oriented and continuously educated regarding their roles in sustaining and improving the overall environment. Assesses the learning and development needs of staff members and is responsible for the provision of appropriate educational services. Establishes departmental standards for the evaluation of personnel performance and monitors the performance of reporting personnel. Promotes and encourages the growth and development of staff members by encouraging their participation in approved continuing education activities such as professional conferences, seminars, and workshops. Advocates continuing education as a means of promoting the high-quality services provided by all departmental personnel. Observes and adheres to all departmental and hospital policies and procedures, and follows all safety, quality assurance, and infection control standards. Other Duties as Assigned Performs other duties as assigned or requested. Qualifications Experience - 2 years clinical experience as a Registered Nurse Education - Bachelor's of Science in Nursing Licensure - Current Louisiana State license as RN and BLS certification
RN Full-time
Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System

Registered Nurse Specialty OLOL Hospital

Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System Baton Rouge, LA
Job Description 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. Serves as preceptor for clinical staff. Responsibilities Clinical Practice and Care Management Responsible for appointment and referral scheduling, chart management, providing information and instructions to patients, and coordinating patient flow. Performs selected nursing duties, including documenting patient functional history, Communication and Collaboration Provides complex and basic nursing care measures to all age groups. Assists physician with patient care, clerical, environmental and organizational tasks. Observes, records and reports (to physician) patient's condition and reaction to drugs and/or treatments. Instructs patient/family regarding diagnostic procedures, medications, nutrition and health/wellness issues. Quality Observes and adheres to all departmental and hospital policies and procedures, and follows all safety, quality assurance, and infection control standards. Utilizes all equipment, supplies, facilities, and resources in a prudent and efficient manner in order to ensure efficient departmental operations and the provision of high quality health care services. Professional Development Observes and adheres to quality standards established by the department. Participates in continuous quality improvement programs in order to foster the provision of quality health care services by the department and hospital and ensures that all services are provided with compassion, understanding, and respect for others. Performs other duties as assigned or requested. Qualifications Experience -One year professional nursing experience Education - Graduate of accredited school of nursing Training Special Skills - Proficient in the English language, verbal and written communication skills, computer skills Licensure -Current Louisiana State license as RN and BLS certification