Nursing Jobs in Louisiana

RN ICU Part-time
Terrebonne General Health System

RN Resource Pool - Critical Care Services

Terrebonne General Health System Houma, LA
Department: 100 - 602000 TG - Critical Care Services Position Description: Are you passionate about ensuring the continuity of healthcare services in critical areas? Join our Resource Allocation Pool Plus team! As a member, you'll play a pivotal role in maintaining operational continuity by: Covering critical openings in specialized areas. Maintaining robust staffing profiles, especially during peak seasons. Offering flexible working options for allied health professionals to support work-life balance. Occasional Schedule The Registered Nurse plans, implements, coordinates and evaluates nursing care for patients. This role participates in patient and family teaching and provides leadership by working cooperatively with ancillary nursing personnel and other patient team members in maintaining standards for professional nursing practice in the clinical setting. Key Responsibilities: • Assess and monitor patient conditions; initiate and adjust care plans as needed. • Respond promptly to changes in patient status with appropriate interventions. • Administer medications and perform treatments in accordance with policy. • Provide hygiene and comfort measures to support patient well-being. • Educate patients and families; identify and address emotional and psychosocial needs. • Collaborate and communicate effectively with physicians and healthcare teams. • Identify and manage patient risks, including falls and skin breakdown. • Follow infection control and safety procedures, including proper body mechanics. • Complete documentation, shift reports, and assigned tasks accurately and on time. • Prioritize multiple tasks and use time efficiently to deliver patient-centered care. Qualifications: 1. Must be licensed to practice as a registered nurse in Louisiana.
RN Part-time
Terrebonne General Health System

RN Administrative Coordinator (Occasional)

Terrebonne General Health System Houma, LA
Varied (United States of America) Department: 100 - 830500 TG - Patient Placement Position Description: Responsible to the Patient Placement Management and/or Assistant Vice President of Nursing services for the coordination and management of Patient Placement and nursing activities during the shifts assigned. Provides leadership and is a resource person for the staff in resolving complex problems. Collaborates with nursing leaders and other departments in planning and managing efficient and appropriate patient placement. Qualifications: Must be licensed to practice as a registered nurse in Louisiana. Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing. BSN degree preferred. Minimum two years nursing experience.
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
RN Full-time
Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System

Clinical Access Nurse - RN (PRN)

Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System Lafayette, LA
Job Description At Our Lady of Lourdes we offer you 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 - 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. Job Summary: The Clinical Access Supervisor will be the preliminary step of the utilization management process and the access point for admissions. Ensures the coordination of patient care and resource utilization at the time of access to Lourdes. The Clinical Access Supervisor will have an understanding of CMS requirements and guidelines to facilitate appropriate admissions, as well as managed care contracts associated with Lourdes. Serves as a resource in the areas of direct admissions, emergency admissions, transfers from outside facilities, and elective surgery/procedure scheduling and functions as a liaison between admissions, surgery scheduling, physicians and Medical Management. The Clinical Access Supervisor also supervises and coordinates activities of departmental staff, participates in planning work of unit assignments and coordinates activities with other patient care units and related departments. Also Supports compliance with existing criteria and guidelines that ensure appropriate resource utilization. Responsibilities Clinical Access Review Determines medical necessity and level of care guidelines using Interqual criteria for any questionable admission. Has an understanding of specific criteria required for admission, concurrent stay and an understanding of level of care and criteria subsets within each level of care. Ensures the compliance of EMTALA/COBRA regulations as it applies to transfers from outside facilities. Quality 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. Collaboration and Partnership Works closely with the acute Unit Supervisors. Utilizing information provided by the admitting physician, will notify the Unit Supervisors of any potentially difficult cases to ensure the coordination of discharge planning upon admission. Ensures the movement of patients through the continuum of care, enhance quality of care delivered, and control resource utilization. Acts as a liaison between the physicians and Medical Management at the time of access. Under the direction of a Physician Advisor, the Clinical Access Coordinator will query the admitting physician for more information to determine medical necessity of the admission or the level of care desired. At the time of a questionable admission, the Clinical Access Coordinator will have the knowledge to direct the physician to an alternate level of care including skilled care, nursing home or outpatient services. Leadership and Supervision Assists in the effective hiring and training process for department staff. Assigns and monitors staff work and work schedules according to department policy. Maintains appropriate data on employee attendance for payroll/ATM. Administers performance review process in a timely and effective manner. Timely and effectively addresses employee relations issues. Demonstrates ability to coach and mentor staff. Facilitates patient throughput in the admission/discharge/transfer process. Coordinates and communicates critical information related to risk issues, guest service issues or other need to know information with administration, risk management, medical management, medical staff, and patient advocates. Other Duties Performs other duties as assigned or requested. Consistently performs 12 organizational Service Standards focused on Values, Service and Quality. Qualifications Bachelor's Degree RN - Current/unrestricted RN license BLS (Basic Life Support) Certification
RN OR Per Diem
AVALA

RN - OR Circulator - PRN - NO CALL, NO HOLIDAYS, NO WEEKENDS - AVALA Hospital - RH290

AVALA Covington, LA
Summary Responsible for monitoring the procedures in operating rooms during surgery. During operations and other surgical procedures, the circulator assists by acting as an intermediary between the operating room staff and the rest of the hospital. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Performs the surgical preparation on the patients. Checks patient identification and date of birth by armband and verbally. Checks NPO status. Verifies procedure. Checks for patient allergies. Gathers appropriate supplies and equipment. Performs the prep in an aseptic technique. Performs Time Out. Makes an initial assessment of and determines the nursing needs of the patient assigned to their care. Assesses patient’s physical and mental status. Reviews patient’s medical and surgical history. Explains nursing procedures and actions taken to help reduce anxiety. Notifies surgeon and/or anesthesiologist of any pertinent physical or emotional findings. Checks the patient’s medical record for completeness. Checks that consents are accurate with signature, date, and time. Verifies history & physical within 30 days; Update completed with signature, date, and time. Reviews Hand Off form prior to transporting patient to OR. Documents accurately on OR record and Implant record. Assists surgeon with documentation in Electronic Medical Record. Accurately completes Care Plan tailored to meet the patient’s needs. Facilitates a prompt turnover of the operating room. Checks OR board for assignment. Assists other staff members with the cleaning of the operating room. Maintains organized work area. Uses foresight to prepare for upcoming assignment. Secures appropriate supplies and equipment for the next assigned case. Opens up supplies with surgical tech. Ensures safety and comfort of patients. Keep side rails up when transporting patient to and from OR. Provides warm blankets. Ensures that wheels are locked when transferring patient to and from stretcher and OR table. Safely positions patient on the OR table using safety strap and positioning aids. Applies return electrode to clean, dry, shaven (if necessary) muscular area and checks and documents condition post-op. Knowledgeable in the use and troubleshooting of equipment. Maintains DVT prophylaxis with use of SCDs. Accurately observes and monitors the environment of care closely. Aware of potential risks in the environment and reports to appropriate personnel. Communicates equipment malfunctions and reports to appropriate personnel. Performs competently in emergency situations. Remains calm in emergency situations. Can utilize emergency equipment appropriately. Stays up to date on current practices. Maintains preference cards and accurately keys patient charges. Reviews charge sheet during cases for supplies opened. Makes necessary changes to preference cards as needed. Charges for appropriate number of items as needed. Verifies that supplies brought in by outside vendor have been pre-approved. Maintains supplies and orders those that are necessary. Takes initiative in preparing for new surgeon. Rotates stock and checks for expiration dates. Communicates surgeon’s request for a special supply or instrument. Communicates in advance supplies needed for scheduled cases. Participates in hospital wide inventory. Self-directed in completing assignments. Participates in reprocessing program. Assists with orientation of new staff. Other duties as assigned. Charge Nurse Duties Supervises the daily operation of the OR by: Coordinates staff and/or room assignments of procedures for the optimal use of equipment, space, and staff. Assures that needed equipment and supplies are available for all procedures. Ensures procedures begin in timely manner. Communicates with surgeons, anesthesia and, staff to assure consistent operational flow. Coordinates breaks and lunches for all operating room staff. Assists staff to expedite quick turnovers. Observes use and handling of supplies to decrease mishandling and breakage. Assures all equipment and supplies are put away. Supports vender policy and observer policy. Keeps Director abreast of all operational and/or occurrences within the department and participates with problem solving. Assists with orientation and performance evaluations of staff. Core Competencies Action Orientation - Targets and achieves results, overcomes obstacles, accepts responsibility, establishes standards and responsibilities, creates a results-oriented environment, and follows through on actions. Communications - Communicates well both verbally and in writing. Effectively conveys and shares information and ideas with others. Listens carefully and understands various viewpoints. Presents ideas clearly and concisely and understands relevant detail in presented information. Creativity/Innovation - Generates novel ideas and develops or improves existing and new systems that challenge the status quo, takes risks, and encourages innovation. Critical Judgment - Possesses the ability to define issues and focus on achieving workable solutions. Consistently does the right thing by performing with reliability. Customer Orientation - Listens to customers, builds customer confidence, increases customer satisfaction, ensures commitments are met, sets appropriate customer expectations, and responds to customer needs. Interpersonal Skills - Effectively and productively engages with others and establishes trust, credibility, and confidence with others. Leadership - Motivates, empowers, inspires, collaborates with, and encourages others. Builds consensus when appropriate. Focuses team members on common goals. Teamwork - Knows when and how to attract, develop, reward, and utilize teams to optimize results. Acts to build trust, inspire enthusiasm, encourage others, and help resolve conflicts and develop consensus in creating high-performance teams. Professional Requirements Meets dress code standards and adheres to policy on “Attire in the Operating Room”. Completes annual education requirements. Maintains regulatory requirements. Maintains patient confidentiality at all times. Reports to work on time and as scheduled, completes work within designated time. Wears identification while on duty, uses computerized punch time system correctly. Completes in-services and returns in a timely fashion. Attends annual review and department in-services, as scheduled. Attends monthly staff meetings or reads staff meeting minutes. Represents the organization in a positive and professional manner. Actively participates in performance improvement and continuous quality improvement (CQI) activities. Complies with all organizational policies regarding ethical business practices. Communicates the mission, ethics and goals of the hospital, as well as the focus statement of the department. Promotes professional growth of subordinates by sharing knowledge and/or directing them to sources if information appropriate to given situation. Utilizes journals, books, etc. to learn and/or improve new techniques and equipment. Assists other staff members in performing any duty that enhances the delivery of patient care. Advanced Orthopedic and Spine Certification Requirements (CR.1c) As part of the Advanced Orthopedic and Spine Certification, at a minimum, the Program direct-care staff, must have eight (8) hours of education specific to the Program scope, initially, and at least annually thereafter. (CR.1e) As part of the Advanced Orthopedic and Spine Certification, staff possess adaptability to processes as related to up-to-date best practices, collaboration between departments, compliance with protocols/processes, communication, cooperation and exceptional customer service. Within 90 days of hire or, if currently employed, within 90 days of signing the job description, must adhere to: Orientation of Advanced Orthopedic and Spine Certification In compliance with the Program education requirements Completed department specific competencies Regulatory Requirements Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. Current state Registered Nurse licensure in state of Louisiana. Current BLS certification Skills Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing. Basic computer knowledge. Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. This position is very active and requires repetitive motions, standing, walking, bending, kneeling and stooping all day. The employee must frequently lift or move items weighing up to 100 pounds.
CMA Full-time
AVALA

Medical Assistant - Full-Time - AVALA Spine

AVALA Covington, LA
Travel required to Metairie, Hammond and Slidell Summary Assists with the delivery of care to patients. Works with patient care team to ensure the efficient flow of patients throughout their visit, providing support to them as well as to the supervising physician. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Taking notes during patient visits and documenting them in the electronic health records system. Learning about the medical process and using a team approach with patient documentation. Working with a Physician to complete medical records. Communicating with patients and Physicians professionally. Handling all patient calls, refill request, all clinic duties with in timely matter. Helping electronically prescribe medication for patients. Coordinates physicians procedure schedule by scheduling cases appropriately based on surgeon, case length, and day of week. Core Competencies Action Orientation - Targets and achieves results, overcomes obstacles, accepts responsibility, establishes standards and responsibilities, creates a results-oriented environment, and follows through on actions. Communications - Communicates well both verbally and in writing. Effectively conveys and shares information and ideas with others. Listens carefully and understands various viewpoints. Presents ideas clearly and concisely and understands relevant detail in presented information. Creativity/Innovation - Generates novel ideas and develops or improves existing and new systems that challenge the status quo, takes risks, and encourages innovation. Critical Judgment - Possesses the ability to define issues and focus on achieving workable solutions. Consistently does the right thing by performing with reliability. Customer Orientation - Listens to customers, builds customer confidence, increases customer satisfaction, ensures commitments are met, sets appropriate customer expectations, and responds to customer needs. Interpersonal Skills - Effectively and productively engages with others and establishes trust, credibility, and confidence with others. Leadership - Motivates, empowers, inspires, collaborates with, and encourages others. Builds consensus when appropriate. Focuses team members on common goals. Teamwork - Knows when and how to attract, develop, reward, and utilize teams to optimize results. Acts to build trust, inspire enthusiasm, encourage others, and help resolve conflicts and develop consensus in creating high-performance teams. Professional Requirements Meets dress code standards and adheres to dress code policy. Completes annual education requirements. Maintains regulatory requirements. Maintains patient confidentiality at all times. Reports to work on time and as scheduled, completes work within designated time. Wears identification while on duty, uses computerized punch time system correctly. Completes in-services and returns in a timely fashion. Attends annual review, department in-services, staff meetings and/or reviews all monthly staff meeting minutes per HealthStream. Represents the organization in a positive and professional manner. Actively participates in performance improvement and continuous quality improvement (CQI) activities. Complies with all organizational policies regarding ethical business practices. Communicates the mission, ethics, and goals of the hospital, as well as the focus statement of the department. Promotes professional growth of subordinates by sharing knowledge and/or directing them to sources if information appropriate to given situation. Utilizes journals, books, etc. to learn and/or improve new techniques and equipment. Assists other staff members in performing any duty that enhances the delivery of patient care. Regulatory Requirements High school graduate or equivalent Current BLS certification Minimum of six (6) months to one (1) year of related work experience. Pain management experience required. Skills Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing. Basic computer knowledge. Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. This position is very active and requires repetitive motions, standing, walking, bending, kneeling, and stooping all day. The employee must frequently lift or move items weighing up to 50 pounds.
CRNA Other
AVALA

CRNA - PRN - AVALA Surgery Center, Metairie, LA - RA1, RA2

AVALA Metairie, LA
POSITION SUMMARY: The CRNA will administer anesthesia for all types of surgical cases, in every setting in which anesthesia is delivered, in accordance with their expertise. CRNA's will administer anesthesia in four general categories: (1) pre-anesthetic preperation and evaluation (2) anesthesia induction, maintainance and emergence, (3) post-anesthesic care and (4) perianesthetic and clinical support functions. POSITION DUTIES: The CRNA will: administer anesthesia for all types of surgical cases, in every setting in which anesthesia is delivered, in accordance with their expertise, state statutes or regulations, and institutional policies: administer anesthesia and anesthesia-related care in four general categories: (1) pre-anesthetic preparation and evaluation (2) anesthesia induction, maintenance and emergence (3) post-anesthesia care and (4) peri-anesthetic and clinical support functions which may include: general, MAC, regional, or local anesthesia. Selecting, obtaining and administering the anesthetic, adjuvant drugs and fluid necessary to manage the anesthetic, to maintain the patient's physiologic homoestasis and to correct abnormal responses to the anesthesia or surgery. Selecting, applying and inserting appropriate non-invasive and invasive monitioring modalities for collecting and interpreting patient physiological data. Managing a patient's airway and pulmonary status using endotracheal intubation, mechnaical ventilation, pharmacological support, respiratory therapy or extubation. Releasing or discharging patients from a post-anesthesia care area and providing post-anesthesia follow-up evaluation and care related to anesthesia side effects or complications. Ordering, initiating or modifying pain relief therapy, through the utilization of drugs, regional anesthetic techniques, or other accepted pain relief modalities, including epidural analgesia. Responding to emergency situations by providing airway management, administration of emergency fluids or drugs, or using basic or advanced cardiac life support techniques. Provide clinical support services outside of the operating room, including but not limited to radiology, endoscopy, emergency department, invasive labs. Upon request or referral for these services, the CRNA will provide consultation and implementation of respiratory and ventilatory care, identify and manage emergency situations, including the initiation or participation in cardiopulmonary resuscitation that involves airway maintenance, ventilation, tracheal intubation, pharmacologic, cardiopulmonary support, management of blood, fluid, electrolyte and acid-base balance. Additional nurse anesthesia responsibilities which are within the expertise of the individual CRNA, as authorized by Medical Staff and stated in the policy and procedure manuals. Non-clinical responsibilities as applicable : Clinical and didactic teaching, supervision and evaluation of students; interdepartmental liaison, member of departmental committees; research participant. Maintains a positive demeanor, proactively helpful to patients, physicians and staff; r emains flexible and alters/accepts various tasks and assignments as they arise, per the Director’s requests or designee. JOB SPECIFICATIONS: Education: Required: Holds a current state license as a registered nurse in the state of Louisiana and complies with any applicable state statutory and/or regulatory requirements concerning the advanced practice of nursing. Graduate from a nurse anesthesia educational program accredited by the Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs (COA) or its predecessor. License/Certification: Required: Possess certification by the Council on Certification or recertification by the Council on Recertification or their respective predecessors; if pending initial certification, evidence of graduation from an approved nurse anesthesia educational program. Current BLS, PALS and ACLS certifications, as applicable. Skills: Demonstrates knowledge of principles of anesthesia practices. Must be able to operate all anesthesia equipment and to recognize equipment malfunction. Must be able to read written directions and to write legibly. Must be able to communicate effectively with students, residents, physicians, patients, visitors and hospital staff. Physical Demands: Heavy physical requirements: 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.
RN PACU Full-time
AVALA

RN - PACU - Full-Time - AVALA Hospital - RH208, RH213, RH235, RH288

AVALA Covington, LA
$2500 sign-on bonus with commitment. Summary Provides direct patient care to all patient populations. Addresses the psychosocial, physical and general aspects of care related to the surgical environment. Assists with the maintenance of PACU equipment and inventory. Participates in performance improvement activities. Responsible for monitoring patient’s physiological status in the immediate postoperative environment. Communicates with surgeon and anesthesiologist continuously, and as needed, about patient conditions; receives direction for patient management. Intercedes to maintain optimum homeostasis. Is able to respond quickly and accurately to changes in condition or response to treatment. May be required to perform in the charge nurse role. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Able to perform a head-to-toe assessment on all patient populations and reassessments per facility policy. Provides care appropriate to disease condition and age of the patient. Demonstrates knowledge of perioperative factors that alter immediate postoperative phase. Identifies physical symptoms and changes and takes appropriate action in a timely manner. Demonstrates knowledge of airway management and procedures and the ability to use the equipment. Demonstrates ability to assess cardio-respiratory systems for changes and provides appropriate treatment. Observes behavioral and physiologic changes due to medications, takes appropriate actions and documents. Ability to adequately assess and reassess pain. Utilizes appropriate pain management techniques. Educates the patient and family regarding pain management. Demonstrates an ability to assist physicians with procedures. Carries out medical/surgical asepsis during treatments and special procedures. Knowledge of medications and their correct administration based on age of patient and clinical condition. Follows the five medication rights and reduces the potential for medication errors. Carries out safety measures to prevent patient from harming him/herself or others. Assesses level of consciousness and promotes activity. Encourages turn, cough, and deep breathe by exercises and position changes. Demonstrates knowledge of anesthetic drugs, actions and side effects. Demonstrates knowledge of arterial lines, spinal and epidural catheters and documents pertinent clinical information per policy. Has knowledge of emergency medications. Demonstrates knowledge of peripheral nerve block procedures and catheters; able to document pertinent clinical information per policy. Ability to formulate an individualized plan of care. Ability to revise plan of care as indicated by the patient’s response to treatment and evaluate overall plan for effectiveness. Formulates a teaching plan with patient and family based upon identified learning needs and evaluates effectiveness of learning. Interacts professionally with patient/family. Responds appropriately to patient in an emergency or per ACLS or PALS protocol. Communicates effectively and thoroughly the patient’s condition upon transfer from PACU to the receiving unit Registered Nurse. Establishes and maintains effective communication and good working relationships with co-workers and health care team members for the patient’s benefit. Consults other departments as appropriate to provide an interdisciplinary approach to the patient’s needs. Orients new staff as needed. Maintains regulatory agency requirements, hospital and nursing policies, procedures and standards. Demonstrates knowledge of cardiac monitoring, identifies dysrhythmias, and treats appropriately based upon facility protocol. Able to perform 12 lead EKG as indicated. Able to perform waived testing (point-of-care testing) or moderate complexity testing per clinical laboratory guidelines and unit policy and procedure. Able to interpret results of laboratory tests and take appropriate action on test results. Notifies physician of any abnormal lab/test results. Completes specially assigned duties consistently and as schedule allows. Documentation meets current standards and policies. Manages and operates equipment safely and correctly. Treats patients and their families with respect and dignity. Identifies and addresses psychological, cultural, ethnic and religious/spiritual needs of patients and their families. Functions as a liaison between patients, their families and other departments and other healthcare providers. Utilizes initiative; strives to maintain steady level of productivity; self-motivated. Organizes and manages activities reflecting due consideration for the needs of the department and staff. Charge Nurse Responsibilities: Makes daily patient assignments, monitors the daily surgery schedule and daily unit progress, reports changes to involved departments. Supports/oversees unit staff and monitors staffing efficiency. Monitors late and on call schedule. Staff's unit according to nursing standards. Supervises staff to ensure quality of nursing care, delegates’ specific duties and tasks. Monitors daily time sheets. Provides and controls supplies, and equipment needed for successful operation of the department. Directs and delegates control of inventories to ensure proper amounts available. Supervises care and cleanliness of equipment and supplies to ensure good working conditions. Effectively communicates pertinent issues to OR Director. Provides orientation to new staff members. Assists in the evaluation process. Promotes the hospital’s mission, values, and goals. Utilizes initiative, strives to maintain a steady level of productivity, completes assigned projects by due date. Knowledgeable of lab procedures and lab equipment. Participates in QA/PI activities, communicates results to staff. Completes other duties as assigned by Director. Communicates with OR Director regarding issues, conflicts, or operational occurrences in the department and participates with problem solving. Promotes professional growth of subordinates by sharing knowledge and/or directing them to sources if information appropriate to given situation. Utilizes journals, books, etc. to learn and/or improve new techniques and equipment. Core Competencies Action Orientation - Targets and achieves results, overcomes obstacles, accepts responsibility, establishes standards and responsibilities, creates a results-oriented environment, and follows through on actions. Communications - Communicates well both verbally and in writing. Effectively conveys and shares information and ideas with others. Listens carefully and understands various viewpoints. Presents ideas clearly and concisely and understands relevant detail in presented information. Creativity/Innovation - Generates novel ideas and develops or improves existing and new systems that challenge the status quo, takes risks, and encourages innovation. Critical Judgment - Possesses the ability to define issues and focus on achieving workable solutions. Consistently does the right thing by performing with reliability. Customer Orientation - Listens to customers, builds customer confidence, increases customer satisfaction, sets appropriate customer expectations, and responds to customer needs. Interpersonal Skills - Effectively and productively engages with others and establishes trust, credibility, and confidence with others. Leadership - Motivates, empowers, inspires, collaborates with, and encourages others. Builds consensus when appropriate. Focuses team members on common goals. Teamwork - Knows when and how to attract, develop, reward, and utilize teams to optimize results. Acts to build trust, inspire enthusiasm, encourage others, and help resolve conflicts and develop consensus in creating high-performance teams. Professional Requirements Meets dress code standards; adheres to policy dress code policy. Completes annual education requirements. Maintains regulatory requirements. Maintains patient confidentiality at all times. Reports to work on time and as scheduled, completes work within designated time. Wears identification while on duty, uses computerized punch time system correctly. Attends annual review and department in-services, as scheduled. Attends monthly staff meetings or reads staff meeting minutes. Represents the organization in a positive and professional manner. Actively participates in performance improvement and continuous quality improvement (CQI) activities. Complies with all organizational policies regarding ethical business practices. Communicates the mission, ethics and goals of the hospital, as well as the focus statement of the department. Assists other staff members in performing any duty that enhances the delivery of patient care. Advanced Orthopedic and Spine Certification Requirements (CR.1c) As part of the Advanced Orthopedic and Spine Certification, at a minimum, the Program direct-care staff, must have eight (8) hours of education specific to the Program scope, initially, and at least annually thereafter. (CR.1e) As part of the Advanced Orthopedic and Spine Certification, staff possess adaptability to processes as related to up-to-date best practices, collaboration between departments, compliance with protocols/processes, communication, cooperation and exceptional customer service. Within 90 days of hire or, if currently employed, within 90 days of signing the job description, must adhere to: Orientation of Advanced Orthopedic and Spine Certification In compliance with the Program education requirements Completed department specific competencies Regulatory Requirements Graduate of an accredited school of nursing Current state Registered Nurse licensure in the state of Louisiana Current BLS, ACLS, and PALS certification Skills Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing. Basic computer knowledge. Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. This position is very active and requires repetitive motions, standing, walking, bending, kneeling and stooping all day. The employee must frequently lift or move items weighing over 100 pounds.
NP Full-time
Wellpath

Nurse Practitioner - NP

Wellpath Monroe, LA
Why Wellpath Now is your moment to make a difference in the lives of the underserved. If there is one unifying characteristic of everyone on our team, it is the deep desire to make a difference by helping society's most vulnerable and often overlooked individuals. Every day we have the distinct honor and responsibility to show up with non-judgmental compassion to provide hope and healing to those who need it most. For those whose calling it is to serve others, now is your moment to join our mission to provide quality care to every patient with compassion, collaboration, and innovation, to live our mantra to “Always Do The Right Thing!”, and to collectively do our part to heal the world, one patient at a time. Wellpath sees hundreds of thousands of unique individuals in their facilities month over month and a very large percent of those individuals receive direct clinical care, which includes lives saved by Narcan. We offer ongoing training and development opportunities for licensed and unlicensed healthcare team members, and have best in class clinical resources for training, education, and point of care support. About this role The Nurse Practitioner (NP) under the supervision of the Site Medical Director and other site Physicians, offers a comprehensive range of medical services to incarcerated patients in accordance with established policy and state guidelines. They ensure necessary documentation of services is provided to the Site Medical Director or designee to monitor the provision of clinical services. Additionally, they communicate scheduling changes to the Medical Director and H.S.A. and make arrangements for coverage of medical services if unavailable for an extended period of time. Additional Details Shift: Monday through Thursday What you bring to the table Education A graduate of an accredited school of nursing An advanced degree in an approved and accredited Nurse Practitioner program. Experience Prior medical/surgical and/or emergency/trauma experience and corrections experience is preferred. Must have the patience and tact to deal with the inmate patient population and ability to work effectively in the corrections environment. Scheduling flexibility is also required to be able to rotate hours and shifts, if needed, and to be called during emergency situations to provide coverage. Licenses/Certifications Must have and maintain current licensure as a Nurse Practitioner within the state of employment. Must have and maintain current CPR certification. What you will do Provides medical care to inmates, including conducting exams, chronic care clinics, and infirmary rounds. Maintains accurate and legible progress note documentation in SOAP format and adheres to formulary guidelines. Responds to emergencies and makes logical decisions regarding non-formulary drugs or off-site referrals. Supports existing policies and procedures for admission, transfer, and specialty consultant referrals. Maintains confidentiality and provides input into facility committees as requested. We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer We are committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of uniqueness. We celebrate a variety of backgrounds and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We encourage you to apply! If you are excited about a role but your experience doesn’t seem to align perfectly with every element of the job description, we encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this, or one of our many other roles. Deadline to apply to this position is contingent upon applicant volume. Those positions located in Colorado will have a specific deadline posted in the job description. We are an Affirmative Action Employer in accordance with applicable state and local laws. We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer We are committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of uniqueness. We celebrate a variety of backgrounds and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We encourage you to apply! If you are excited about a role but your experience doesn’t seem to align perfectly with every element of the job description, we encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this, or one of our many other roles. Deadline to apply to this position is contingent upon applicant volume. Those positions located in Colorado will have a specific deadline posted in the job description. We are an Affirmative Action Employer in accordance with applicable state and local laws.
CRNA Per Diem
AVALA

CRNA - PRN - AVALA Surgery Center, Metairie, LA - RA1, RA2

AVALA Metairie, LA
POSITION SUMMARY: The CRNA will administer anesthesia for all types of surgical cases, in every setting in which anesthesia is delivered, in accordance with their expertise. CRNA's will administer anesthesia in four general categories: (1) pre-anesthetic preperation and evaluation (2) anesthesia induction, maintainance and emergence, (3) post-anesthesic care and (4) perianesthetic and clinical support functions. POSITION DUTIES: The CRNA will: administer anesthesia for all types of surgical cases, in every setting in which anesthesia is delivered, in accordance with their expertise, state statutes or regulations, and institutional policies: administer anesthesia and anesthesia-related care in four general categories: (1) pre-anesthetic preparation and evaluation (2) anesthesia induction, maintenance and emergence (3) post-anesthesia care and (4) peri-anesthetic and clinical support functions which may include: general, MAC, regional, or local anesthesia. Selecting, obtaining and administering the anesthetic, adjuvant drugs and fluid necessary to manage the anesthetic, to maintain the patient's physiologic homoestasis and to correct abnormal responses to the anesthesia or surgery. Selecting, applying and inserting appropriate non-invasive and invasive monitioring modalities for collecting and interpreting patient physiological data. Managing a patient's airway and pulmonary status using endotracheal intubation, mechnaical ventilation, pharmacological support, respiratory therapy or extubation. Releasing or discharging patients from a post-anesthesia care area and providing post-anesthesia follow-up evaluation and care related to anesthesia side effects or complications. Ordering, initiating or modifying pain relief therapy, through the utilization of drugs, regional anesthetic techniques, or other accepted pain relief modalities, including epidural analgesia. Responding to emergency situations by providing airway management, administration of emergency fluids or drugs, or using basic or advanced cardiac life support techniques. Provide clinical support services outside of the operating room, including but not limited to radiology, endoscopy, emergency department, invasive labs. Upon request or referral for these services, the CRNA will provide consultation and implementation of respiratory and ventilatory care, identify and manage emergency situations, including the initiation or participation in cardiopulmonary resuscitation that involves airway maintenance, ventilation, tracheal intubation, pharmacologic, cardiopulmonary support, management of blood, fluid, electrolyte and acid-base balance. Additional nurse anesthesia responsibilities which are within the expertise of the individual CRNA, as authorized by Medical Staff and stated in the policy and procedure manuals. Non-clinical responsibilities as applicable : Clinical and didactic teaching, supervision and evaluation of students; interdepartmental liaison, member of departmental committees; research participant. Maintains a positive demeanor, proactively helpful to patients, physicians and staff; r emains flexible and alters/accepts various tasks and assignments as they arise, per the Director’s requests or designee. JOB SPECIFICATIONS: Education: Required: Holds a current state license as a registered nurse in the state of Louisiana and complies with any applicable state statutory and/or regulatory requirements concerning the advanced practice of nursing. Graduate from a nurse anesthesia educational program accredited by the Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs (COA) or its predecessor. License/Certification: Required: Possess certification by the Council on Certification or recertification by the Council on Recertification or their respective predecessors; if pending initial certification, evidence of graduation from an approved nurse anesthesia educational program. Current BLS, PALS and ACLS certifications, as applicable. Skills: Demonstrates knowledge of principles of anesthesia practices. Must be able to operate all anesthesia equipment and to recognize equipment malfunction. Must be able to read written directions and to write legibly. Must be able to communicate effectively with students, residents, physicians, patients, visitors and hospital staff. Physical Demands: Heavy physical requirements: 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.