Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System

Registered Nurse Critical Care, Labor and Delivery (Full Time Nights)

Job Description 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. Other duties Consistently performs 12 organizational Service Standards focused on Values, Service and Quality. Qualifications Graduate of accredited school of nursing Proficient in the English language, verbal and written communication skills, computer skills Current Louisiana State license as RN and BLS certification; ACLS and PALS Certification within first 6 months of hire; CPI and NIH Stroke Scale Certification within first year of hire Department ACLS BLS PALS NRP Antenatal Yes Yes No Yes Burn Care Yes Yes Yes No Cardiology Yes Yes No No Cath Lab Yes Yes No No Day Patient Yes Yes No No Dialysis Yes Yes No No ED Yes Yes Yes No Labor and Delivery Yes Yes No Yes Medical ICU Yes Yes No No Neonatal ICU No Yes No Yes Operating Room (WCC and Surgicare) Yes Yes Yes No Operating Room (HH) Yes Yes No No Operating Room (ACC) No Yes No No PACU (WCC and Surgicare) Yes Yes Yes No PACU (ACC and HHL) Yes Yes No No Patient Care Unit Yes Yes No No Pediatric ICU Yes Yes Yes No Progressive Care Yes Yes No No
Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System

*Nurse Resident* Sept 2026 Registered Nurse 1 - Cardiac 2 (Nights)

Job Description Coordinates and delivers patient care using the health care team philosophy practice model. Coordinates and does patient teaching and discharge planning. Coordinates activities with ancillary departments. Maintains standards of department and the hospital. Reports to Nurse Manager or designee. Responsibilities Organizational Expectations: Provides a positive and professional representation of the organization. Promotes culture of safety for patients and employees through proper identification, reporting, documentation, and prevention. Maintains hospital standards for a clean and quiet patient environment to maintain a positive patient care experience. Maintains competency and knowledge of current standards of practice, trends, and developments in related scope of job role or practice. Adheres to infection-control policies and protocols, medication administration and storage procedures, and controlled substance regulations. Participates in ongoing quality improvement activities. Maintains compliance with organization’s policies, as well as established practices, protocols, and procedures of the position, department, and applicable professional standards. Complies with organizational and regulatory policies for handling confidential patient information. Demonstrates excellent customer service through his/her attitude and actions, consistent with the standards contained in the Vision, Mission, and Values of the organization. Adheres to professional standards, hospital policies and procedures, federal, state, and local requirements, and TJC standards and/or standards from other accrediting bodies. Essential Functions: Provides the best possible nursing care by planning, organizing, and directing the nursing functions of patients on the unit. Initiates and implements patient care plan. Makes nursing assignments appropriate to the skill level of employees. Maintains acceptable standards of patient care. Identifies problems and guides personnel to their solution. Creates a working climate that provides growth and job satisfaction of personnel. Accurately and promptly implements physicians' orders. Administers medications and intravenous solutions skillfully and correctly. Maintains the standards of accurate and complete recording and reporting. Arranges to have needed supplies and equipment on hand. Participates in planning changes and improvements. Participates in hospital safety programs. Supports and enforces infection-control policies and procedures. Is resourceful and calm in emergencies. Participates in orientation and in-service training for personnel. Participates in unit and department performance improvement plans. Assists in reviewing and revising policies and procedures. Maintains and respects patients' privacy by maintaining confidentiality of all information regarding patients, families, physicians and hospital personnel. Displays concern and initiative. Observes and supports hospital policy. Is prompt and efficient with minimal absences. Cooperates and maintains good rapport with nursing staff, medical staff, other departments, and visitors. Functional Demands: Prolonged periods of standing, walking, or sitting while on duty. Lifting, pushing, and pulling up to 50 pounds with or without assistance. Transferring, repositioning patients. Reaching, stooping, bending, kneeing, and crouching for patient care functions. Visual and auditory acuity and manual dexterity essential to performing designated duties required. Optimal auditory acuity required. Manual dexterity involving the handling of equipment and instruments or needles is essential to performing assigned duties. Ability to perform effectively in a stressful and fast-paced environment. Ability to pass all required health and other screening tests. Physical conditions are clean, neat and well lit. Maybe subjected to unpleasant sights and odors, stressful situations and hazardous or infectious agents where judgment as to precautions need to be taken is essential. Climate control and ambient temperature variances may be experienced. Exposure to limited amounts of hazardous chemicals or substances and infectious disease processes are a possibility. Hours of duty maybe irregular or unexpectedly extended due to emergency circumstances. Direct contact with blood or other body fluids to which universal precautions apply. Personal protective equipment is made available and must be worn. Qualifications Graduate of an accredited program in nursing. Previous experience in general duty nursing preferred, but not required. Current Registered Nurse license to practice in the state; Current BLS.
Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System

Registered Nurse 2- Med Surg 5 (Days)

Job Description Coordinates and delivers patient care using the health care team philosophy practice model. Coordinates and does patient teaching and discharge planning. Coordinates activities with ancillary departments. Maintains standards of department and the hospital. Responsibilities Organizational Expectations: Provides a positive and professional representation of the organization. Promotes culture of safety for patients and employees through proper identification, reporting, documentation, and prevention. Maintains hospital standards for a clean and quiet patient environment to maintain a positive patient care experience. Maintains competency and knowledge of current standards of practice, trends, and developments in related scope of job role or practice. Adheres to infection-control policies and protocols, medication administration and storage procedures, and controlled substance regulations. Participates in ongoing quality improvement activities. Maintains compliance with organization’s policies, as well as established practices, protocols, and procedures of the position, department, and applicable professional standards. Complies with organizational and regulatory policies for handling confidential patient information. Demonstrates excellent customer service through his/her attitude and actions, consistent with the standards contained in the Vision, Mission, and Values of the organization. Adheres to professional standards, hospital policies and procedures, federal, state, and local requirements, and TJC standards and/or standards from other accrediting bodies. Essential Functions: Provides the best possible nursing care by planning, organizing, and directing the nursing functions of patients on the unit. Initiates and implements patient care plan. Makes nursing assignments appropriate to the skill level of employees. Maintains acceptable standards of patient care. Identifies problems and guides personnel to their solution. Creates a working climate that provides growth and job satisfaction of personnel. Accurately and promptly implements physicians' orders. Administers medications and intravenous solutions skillfully and correctly. Maintains the standards of accurate and complete recording and reporting. Arranges to have needed supplies and equipment on hand. Participates in planning changes and improvements. Participates in hospital safety programs. Supports and enforces infection-control policies and procedures. Is resourceful and calm in emergencies. Participates in orientation and in-service training for personnel. Participates in unit and department performance improvement plans. Assists in reviewing and revising policies and procedures. Maintains and respects patients' privacy by maintaining confidentiality of all information regarding patients, families, physicians and hospital personnel. Displays concern and initiative. Observes and supports hospital policy. Is prompt and efficient with minimal absences. Cooperates and maintains good rapport with nursing staff, medical staff, other departments, and visitors. Functional Demands: Prolonged periods of standing, walking, or sitting while on duty. Lifting, pushing, and pulling up to 50 pounds with or without assistance. Transferring, repositioning patients. Reaching, stooping, bending, kneeing, and crouching for patient care functions. Visual and auditory acuity and manual dexterity essential to performing designated duties required. Optimal auditory acuity required. Manual dexterity involving the handling of equipment and instruments or needles is essential to performing assigned duties. Ability to perform effectively in a stressful and fast-paced environment. Ability to pass all required health and other screening tests. Physical conditions are clean, neat and well lit. Maybe subjected to unpleasant sights and odors, stressful situations and hazardous or infectious agents where judgment as to precautions need to be taken is essential. Climate control and ambient temperature variances may be experienced. Exposure to limited amounts of hazardous chemicals or substances and infectious disease processes are a possibility. Hours of duty maybe irregular or unexpectedly extended due to emergency circumstances. Direct contact with blood or other body fluids to which universal precautions apply. Personal protective equipment is made available and must be worn. Qualifications Experience: One year experience as an RN needed Education: Graduate of accredited school of nursing Skills: Employee must demonstrate ability to recognize patients' individual needs based on medical conditions, age adolescents, young adults, middle-aged and geriatric), limitations and planned procedures. Requires good judgment in delivering patient care; good oral and written communication skills; ability to function in stressful situations; current review in CPR. Must be willing to rotate shifts, days off and work area; may occasionally be required to work overtime. Licensure: Current Mississippi State license as RN and Current BLS Certification
Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System

Registered Nurse - Operating Room (Full-Time, Days)

Job Description The staff nurse provides direct nursing care to patients of all ages who have undergone surgical intervention requiring post anesthesia care with emphasis placed on airway management and circulation. Responsibilities Clinical Practice and Care Management Involves the patient and/or family in the utilization of processes which respects patients rights. Prepares for the care, safety, comfort and privacy of the patient in accordance with their individual needs. Completes an age specific physical, biological and psychological assessment of the patient for infant, toddler, preschooler, school age, adolescent, adult, and older adult in the holding area. Identifies critical elements for each age group using the following tools: chart review patient observation patient/family interview communication with other team members (health care providers) reaffirmation of patient identification verification of surgical procedure patient/familys understanding of procedure analyzes and reports abnormal assessment to anesthesia/surgeon Reassesses the patient upon transfer to OR and accommodates patients changing needs. Uses nursing process to formulate plan of care based on assessment and individual needs of the patient. Assists anesthesia with induction and throughout procedure. Utilizes positioning aids to facilitate procedure, protecting pressure points and maintaining normal anatomical alignment. Transport patient to OR and PACU in a safe and timely manner. Provides specific attention to supplies and equipment based on the cultural needs and age of the patient, infant, toddler, preschooler, school age, adolescent, adult, and older adult. Utilizes a collaborative interdisciplinary process to provide appropriate patient/family education. Accurately identifies and records specimens according to policy. Gives complete and accurate report to Recovery. Assists Recovery as needed with direct nursing care. Demonstrates a working knowledge of all equipment; maintains equipment in safe and proper working condition through correct use. Shares the responsibility of general departmental duties with all OR team members, including but not limited to the following: prepares for the next days cases participates in general cleaning puts away instruments and supplies as received shares responsibility of maintaining appropriate inventory levels schedules surgery cases Participates in evaluations of new products, methods or equipment to determine quality. Serves as a resource for physicians and other departments. Maintains an accurate sponge, needle and instrument count with the scrub nurse-0 deficiency rate. Assists the scrub nurse in gathering all necessary equipment, instruments, and supplies for the procedure. Prepares room and sets up case, adhering to the principles of aseptic technique and Infection Control policies. Conduct and Communication Skills Observes and enforces department\hospital policy concerning no smoking, telephone usage, dress code and other rules governing conduct while at work. Appropriately identifies self to others (i.e. patients, patients family, staff, physicians, etc.) Accepts responsibility for action and omissions. Is responsive to identified need for change. Willing to adjust personal schedule to meet hospital staffing needs when requested (including weekends and holidays). Reports to department on time and prepared to begin assigned duties. Provides proper notification and advance notice for absence or tardiness and takes corrective action to prevent recurrences. Supports and encourages a harmonious working relationship within the department, other disciplines, and departments. Promotes an environment for an interdisciplinary team approach to achieve the mission/goals of the hospital. Motivates staff in a positive manner. Self-motivated; performs job duties utilizing effective time management. Seeks additional work as time permits. Seeks guidance about questionable or uncertain situations. Demonstrates cost conscious attitude toward staffing, supplies, and departmental function. Obtains and uses information to improve patient outcomes and individual and hospital performance. Maintains interdepartmental communication through utilization of available resources. Follows established hospital guidelines with regards to appropriate access of information. Utilizes hospital and/or departmental manuals appropriately (i.e. Safety Manual, MSDS Manual, Policy & Procedure Manuals, etc.) Respects each patients rights and conducts business relationships with patients and the public in an ethical manner. (i.e. confidentiality, privacy, security, preferences, etc.) Reflects the hospitals values and a sensitivity to the hospitals ethical and compliance principles in his/her daily activities. Able to institute and follow policy and procedures as related to ethical issues. Follows appropriate channels of communication to effectively express ideas, issues, concerns, suggestions, and questions. Professional Development Attends required in-services. Attends and participates in a minimum of 3/4ths of departmental meetings Meets hospital wide and department specific educational requirements. Participates in hospital wide and department specific Performance Improvement projects. Makes suggestions to improve department or hospital wide performance. Identifies self or department improvement needs and seeks appropriate resources. Maintains a safe, functional, and effective environment for patients, staff members, and other individuals in the hospital. Responds to Emergency Preparedness Plan according to hospital policy. (i.e. Code Blue, Code Red, Code White, etc.) Knowledgeable of location and use of emergency response equipment (i.e. fire extinguishers, fire alarms, crash carts, etc.) Maintains a safe and orderly work area. Cleans equipment as needed. Maintains equipment in safe and proper working condition through correct use and appropriate notification of malfunction. When indicated, completes occurrence reports in a timely manner. Applies appropriate ergonomic principles to reduce the potential for job related injuries. Can implement all policies and procedures to identify and reduce the risks of acquiring and transmitting infections among patients, employees, and others. Maintains a current Employee Health screening status as per hospital policy Qualifications Experience - Registered Nurse with a minimum of one year nursing experience in Critical Care. Education - Graduate from an accredited Nursing Program. Licensure - Current Louisiana State license as RN; BLS certification; ACLS Certification within first 6 months of hire Training - Good communication skills both verbal and written; computer skills helpful. Ability to maintain emotional stability in emergency situations and possess potential ability for leadership. Willingness to float to Day Surgery, Surgery, and rotate call.
Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System

Registered Nurse - Main Campus ER FT Days

Job Description Registered Nurse 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. #CB 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 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
Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System

Registered Nurse PRN - Livingston ER

Job Description Registered Nurse PRN Premium Baton Rouge, La What Makes Us Different? 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. 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 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. #CB 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 clinical 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
Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System

Registered Nurse - Children's Universal Care Nights

Job Description 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 Graduate of accredited school of nursing Proficient in the English language, verbal and written communication skills, computer skills Current Louisiana State license as RN and BLS certification
Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System

Registered Nurse - Emergency Department at Angels

Job Description 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. #CB Responsibilities Patient Care: This will have been satisfactorily performed when… Patient psychosocial/physiologic assessments that integrates changing data are performed at all times. A plan of care based on trends of similar patients, including patient education and discharge planning is formulated; Tailors and prioritizes caring practice to individual needs, including cultural/ethical/spiritual needs at all times. Active participation in the planning of routine transitional health care needs (i.e. treatment options patient placement options, end of life options) is provided at all times. Changes in patient's needs are immediately responded to and holistic care provided using independent clinical judgment based on knowledge drawn from education and experience at all times. Planned educational programs and information are adapted to individual patients and family by modifying teaching strategies or content and integrates this education during the delivery of patient care as evidenced by collaborates with patients/families to identify realistic desired outcomes. Efficiency in the delivery of care is ensured; immediate priorities are determined and solutions for problems offered as needed. Actively advocates for patient rights and identifies potential conflict counsel for resolution of conflict is sought as necessary. Variances from expected outcomes are identified and revisions in the plan of care made based patient outcomes as necessary. All patient care activities are accurately documented per documentation standards; Assistance is provided to the healthcare team with the documentation process as needed. Coordination of Care: This will have been satisfactorily performed when… Communication/collaboration with the health care team members, patients and families is consistently provided to maximize patient outcomes at all times. Patient care activities are appropriately delegated to other health care team members and participates in making and revising staff assignments to achieve maximum productivity as needed. Knowledge regarding unit initiatives is maintained, as evidence by the incorporation of the outcomes of the team/committees work into practice. Actively participates on unit teams, work groups and/ or committees as requested; Anticipates needs and voluntarily assists others. Quality: This will have been satisfactorily performed when… As a clinical resource to health care team members, serves as a mentor and preceptor, displays leadership behaviors, provides direction and guidance to others regarding practice as needed. Actively participates in quality improvement initiatives by utilizing standards, guidelines, and pathways for care delivery. Evidence based practice and research findings are incorporated into nursing practice to enhance outcomes at all times. Other Duties as Assigned: This will have been satisfactorily performed when… Other duties as assigned are completed. Actively participates on committees as needed. Acts as a backup for others in the department as needed. Qualifications Education: Graduate of accredited school of nursing Training: Proficient in the English language, verbal and written communication skills, computer skills Licensure: Current Louisiana State license as RN; BLS Certification About Us Our Lady of the Angels Hospital is part of FMOL Health . The health system was organized in 1984 to unite three existing hospitals in Louisiana which were already part of the Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady's mission of extending the healthcare of Jesus Christ to those most in need. Headquartered in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, the health system serves patients across the State of Louisiana through a network of hospitals, clinics, physicians, elderly housing and integrated information systems and currently employs over 10,000 individuals. Our Lady of the Angels Hospital’s exceptional team members put their hearts and souls into serving the Washington Parish community all day, every day. They appreciate the trust that the community places in them, and they strive to continually offer enhanced innovation and expanded access to quality healthcare, close to home.
Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System

Registered Nurse FT Nights - Medical ICU

Job Description Registered Nurse - Full Time Nights Medical ICU 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
Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System

Registered Nurse Critical Care, ICU (Full Time Weekend Nights)

Job Description 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. Other duties Consistently performs 12 organizational Service Standards focused on Values, Service and Quality. Qualifications Experience - at least 1 year of critical care RN experience Education - Graduate of accredited school of nursing Special Skills - Proficient in the English language, verbal and written communication skills, computer skills Licensure - Current Louisiana State license as RN; BLS certification; ACLS Certification within first 6 months of hire
Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System

Registered Nurse 2-Med Surg Oncology WOW (Days)

Job Description Weekender must work every Fri, Sat, Sun. Increase hourly pay for WOW position. Sign On Bonus opportunity available to those who qualify. Coordinates and delivers patient care using the health care team philosophy practice model. Coordinates and does patient teaching and discharge planning. Coordinates activities with ancillary departments. Maintains standards of department and the hospital. Reports to Nurse Manager or designee. Responsibilities Organizational Expectations: Provides a positive and professional representation of the organization. Promotes culture of safety for patients and employees through proper identification, reporting, documentation, and prevention. Maintains hospital standards for a clean and quiet patient environment to maintain a positive patient care experience. Maintains competency and knowledge of current standards of practice, trends, and developments in related scope of job role or practice. Adheres to infection-control policies and protocols, medication administration and storage procedures, and controlled substance regulations. Participates in ongoing quality improvement activities. Maintains compliance with organization’s policies, as well as established practices, protocols, and procedures of the position, department, and applicable professional standards. Complies with organizational and regulatory policies for handling confidential patient information. Demonstrates excellent customer service through his/her attitude and actions, consistent with the standards contained in the Vision, Mission, and Values of the organization. Adheres to professional standards, hospital policies and procedures, federal, state, and local requirements, and TJC standards and/or standards from other accrediting bodies. Essential Functions: Provides the best possible nursing care by planning, organizing, and directing the nursing functions of patients on the unit. Initiates and implements patient care plan. Makes nursing assignments appropriate to the skill level of employees. Maintains acceptable standards of patient care. Identifies problems and guides personnel to their solution. Creates a working climate that provides growth and job satisfaction of personnel. Accurately and promptly implements physicians' orders. Administers medications and intravenous solutions skillfully and correctly. Maintains the standards of accurate and complete recording and reporting. Arranges to have needed supplies and equipment on hand. Participates in planning changes and improvements. Participates in hospital safety programs. Supports and enforces infection-control policies and procedures. Is resourceful and calm in emergencies. Participates in orientation and in-service training for personnel. Participates in unit and department performance improvement plans. Assists in reviewing and revising policies and procedures. Maintains and respects patients' privacy by maintaining confidentiality of all information regarding patients, families, physicians and hospital personnel. Displays concern and initiative. Observes and supports hospital policy. Is prompt and efficient with minimal absences. Cooperates and maintains good rapport with nursing staff, medical staff, other departments, and visitors. Functional Demands: Prolonged periods of standing, walking, or sitting while on duty. Lifting, pushing, and pulling up to 50 pounds with or without assistance. Transferring, repositioning patients. Reaching, stooping, bending, kneeing, and crouching for patient care functions. Visual and auditory acuity and manual dexterity essential to performing designated duties required. Optimal auditory acuity required. Manual dexterity involving the handling of equipment and instruments or needles is essential to performing assigned duties. Ability to perform effectively in a stressful and fast-paced environment. Ability to pass all required health and other screening tests. Physical conditions are clean, neat and well lit. Maybe subjected to unpleasant sights and odors, stressful situations and hazardous or infectious agents where judgment as to precautions need to be taken is essential. Climate control and ambient temperature variances may be experienced. Exposure to limited amounts of hazardous chemicals or substances and infectious disease processes are a possibility. Hours of duty maybe irregular or unexpectedly extended due to emergency circumstances. Direct contact with blood or other body fluids to which universal precautions apply. Personal protective equipment is made available and must be worn. Qualifications Experience, Education, Training, Special Skills, and Licensure: Experience: One year experience as an RN needed Education: Graduate of accredited school of nursing Skills: Employee must demonstrate ability to recognize patients' individual needs based on medical conditions, age adolescents, young adults, middle-aged and geriatric), limitations and planned procedures. Requires good judgment in delivering patient care; good oral and written communication skills; ability to function in stressful situations; current review in CPR. Must be willing to rotate shifts, days off and work area; may occasionally be required to work overtime. Licensure: Current Mississippi State license as RN
Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System

Nurse Practitioner - OB/ER

Job Description The Nurse Practitioner Diffs examines and treats patients independently and in autonomous collaboration with other health care professionals following established standards and practices. Ensures proper illness and injury care and disease prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and recovery. Relies on education, experience, professional training and judgement to accomplish responsibilities. A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected. Works under minimal supervision under the direction of the collaborating physician, as appropriate. May lead and direct the work of others within scope of practice. Responsibilities Patient Care: This will have been satisfactorily performed when… Patient assessment and teaching and learning needs are accurately documented, detailed nursing history is obtained, and patients at physiologic and or psychological risk are identified as evidenced by physical assessments of patients that identify priority care needs. Diagnosis is appropriately formulated with pertinent therapeutic and diagnostic procedures ordered at all times as evidenced by necessary procedures that are performed to implement plan of care based on care standards and, or protocols. Treatment plan is implemented with consults and referrals with interdisciplinary team regarding patient assessment findings conducted as appropriate at all times. Plan of care is reassessed, revised and modified based on physiological and psychosocial findings as evidenced by documention in the treatment plan. Patient plan of care is reviewed with interdisciplinary team at all times. Tests and consults are ordered as required by plan of care, reviews test results 100% of the time. Plan of care is discussed with patient and family at all times as evidenced by documentation. Education is provided to patients based upon identified risk factors as evidenced by patient education programs that are developed, revised and evaluated based on the effectiveness of learning. Partnership and Collaboration: This will have been satisfactorily performed when… All patient care activities are accurately documented as per documentation standards as evidenced by documentation of age appropriate, health education and community resource utilization being noted in records. Outcomes of documentation are evaluated and contributes to performance improvement initiatives through medical record review. Multidisciplinary teams are utilized appropriately as evidenced by collaboration with the interdisciplinary team and incorporation of the expertise of the interdisciplinary team to achieve patient outcomes 100% of the time. Students are precepted in accordance to specified guidelines. Patient care activities are efficiently coordinated, and communication facilitated to maximize patient outcomes at all times and ensure continuity of care. As a primary resource to patient care team, identifies, provides, develops and maintains learning resources for patient care team as requested. Quality: This will have been satisfactorily performed when… Patient documentation is accurate and legible based on focused chart reviews 100% of the time. Safe therapeutic care is provided in holistic and systematic way to facilitate patients achievement of desired outcomes at all times. Trends in patient populations are recognized, alternatives to care are explored and assistance is provided in the revision of standards, guidelines and or protocols as needed. Participation in clinical research is provided and current nursing research literature is reviewed as evidenced by demonstrated application to clinical practice. Practices that contribute to variance are analyzed, conclusions are drawn from aggregate data, resources to assist in variance analysis are identified and assistance with drawing conclusions from aggregate data is provided as evidenced by improved perfomance evidenced by outcomes. Assistance is provided in the development and revision of standards for patient populations incorporating a interdisciplinary approach and utilizing best practices and research findings. Other Duties as Assigned: This will have been satisfactorily performed when… Other duties as assigned are completed within specified time frames. Actively participates in hospital committees and other quality improvement activities as requested by manager. #CB Qualifications Education See licensure requirements Training See licensure requirements Special Skills Customer Service, Verbal and Communication, Computer Skills Licensure Advanced Practice License from Louisiana State Board of Nursing and Certification as Nurse Practitioner by ANCC or AANP and Current Louisiana state RN license and Current BLS Certfication (within 6 months of hire)
Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System

Registered Nurse - NICU

Job Description 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. Other duties Consistently performs 12 organizational Service Standards focused on Values, Service and Quality. #CB Qualifications Graduate of accredited school of nursing Proficient in the English language, verbal and written communication skills, computer skills Current Louisiana State license as RN and BLS certification ACLS Certification within first 6 months of hire
Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System

Registered Nurse 2- Med Surg 4 (WOW)

Job Description Weekender must work every Fri, Sat, Sun. Increase hourly pay for WOW position. Coordinates and delivers patient care using the health care team philosophy practice model. Coordinates and does patient teaching and discharge planning. Coordinates activities with ancillary departments. Maintains standards of department and the hospital. Reports to Nurse Manager or designee. Responsibilities Organizational Expectations: Provides a positive and professional representation of the organization. Promotes culture of safety for patients and employees through proper identification, reporting, documentation, and prevention. Maintains hospital standards for a clean and quiet patient environment to maintain a positive patient care experience. Maintains competency and knowledge of current standards of practice, trends, and developments in related scope of job role or practice. Adheres to infection-control policies and protocols, medication administration and storage procedures, and controlled substance regulations. Participates in ongoing quality improvement activities. Maintains compliance with organization’s policies, as well as established practices, protocols, and procedures of the position, department, and applicable professional standards. Complies with organizational and regulatory policies for handling confidential patient information. Demonstrates excellent customer service through his/her attitude and actions, consistent with the standards contained in the Vision, Mission, and Values of the organization. Adheres to professional standards, hospital policies and procedures, federal, state, and local requirements, and TJC standards and/or standards from other accrediting bodies. Essential Functions: Provides the best possible nursing care by planning, organizing, and directing the nursing functions of patients on the unit. Initiates and implements patient care plan. Makes nursing assignments appropriate to the skill level of employees. Maintains acceptable standards of patient care. Identifies problems and guides personnel to their solution. Creates a working climate that provides growth and job satisfaction of personnel. Accurately and promptly implements physicians' orders. Administers medications and intravenous solutions skillfully and correctly. Maintains the standards of accurate and complete recording and reporting. Arranges to have needed supplies and equipment on hand. Participates in planning changes and improvements. Participates in hospital safety programs. Supports and enforces infection-control policies and procedures. Is resourceful and calm in emergencies. Participates in orientation and in-service training for personnel. Participates in unit and department performance improvement plans. Assists in reviewing and revising policies and procedures. Maintains and respects patients' privacy by maintaining confidentiality of all information regarding patients, families, physicians and hospital personnel. Displays concern and initiative. Observes and supports hospital policy. Is prompt and efficient with minimal absences. Cooperates and maintains good rapport with nursing staff, medical staff, other departments, and visitors. Functional Demands: Prolonged periods of standing, walking, or sitting while on duty. Lifting, pushing, and pulling up to 50 pounds with or without assistance. Transferring, repositioning patients. Reaching, stooping, bending, kneeing, and crouching for patient care functions. Visual and auditory acuity and manual dexterity essential to performing designated duties required. Optimal auditory acuity required. Manual dexterity involving the handling of equipment and instruments or needles is essential to performing assigned duties. Ability to perform effectively in a stressful and fast-paced environment. Ability to pass all required health and other screening tests. Physical conditions are clean, neat and well lit. Maybe subjected to unpleasant sights and odors, stressful situations and hazardous or infectious agents where judgment as to precautions need to be taken is essential. Climate control and ambient temperature variances may be experienced. Exposure to limited amounts of hazardous chemicals or substances and infectious disease processes are a possibility. Hours of duty maybe irregular or unexpectedly extended due to emergency circumstances. Direct contact with blood or other body fluids to which universal precautions apply. Personal protective equipment is made available and must be worn. Qualifications Experience, Education, Training, Special Skills, and Licensure: Experience: One year experience as an RN needed Education: Graduate of accredited school of nursing Skills: Employee must demonstrate ability to recognize patients' individual needs based on medical conditions, age adolescents, young adults, middle-aged and geriatric), limitations and planned procedures. Requires good judgment in delivering patient care; good oral and written communication skills; ability to function in stressful situations; current review in CPR. Must be willing to rotate shifts, days off and work area; may occasionally be required to work overtime. Licensure: Current Mississippi State license as RN
Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System

Nurse Practitioner - Plaquemine

Job Description The Nurse Practitioner examines and treats patients independently and in autonomous collaboration with other health care professionals following established standards and practices. Ensures proper illness and injury care and disease prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and recovery. Relies on education, experience, professional training and judgement to accomplish responsibilities. A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected. Works under minimal supervision under the direction of the collaborating physician, as appropriate. May lead and direct the work of others within scope of practice. Responsibilities Job Function: Patient Care Patient assessment and teaching and learning needs are accurately documented, detailed nursing history is obtained, and patients at physiologic and or psychological risk are identified as evidenced by physical assessments of patients that identify priority care needs. Diagnosis is appropriately formulated with pertinent therapeutic and diagnostic procedures ordered at all times as evidenced by necessary procedures that are performed to implement plan of care based on care standards and, or protocols. Treatment plan is implemented with consults and referrals with interdisciplinary team regarding patient assessment findings conducted as appropriate at all times. Plan of care is reassessed, revised, and modified based on physiological and psychosocial findings as evidenced by documentation in the treatment plan. Patient plan of care is reviewed with interdisciplinary team at all times. Tests and consults are ordered as required by plan of care, reviews test results 100% of the time. Plan of care is discussed with patient and family at all times as evidenced by documentation. Education is provided to patients based upon identified risk factors as evidenced by patient education programs that are developed, revised, and evaluated based on the effectiveness of learning. Partnership And Collaboration All patient care activities are accurately documented as per documentation standards as evidenced by documentation of age appropriate, health education and community resource utilization being noted in records. Outcomes of documentation are evaluated and contributes to performance improvement initiatives through medical record review. Multidisciplinary teams are utilized appropriately as evidenced by collaboration with the interdisciplinary team and incorporation of the expertise of the interdisciplinary team to achieve patient outcomes 100% of the time. Students are precepted in accordance to specified guidelines. Patient care activities are efficiently coordinated, and communication facilitated to maximize patient outcomes at all times and ensure continuity of care. As a primary resource to patient care team, identifies, provides, develops, and maintains learning resources for patient care team as requested. Quality Patient documentation is accurate and legible based on focused chart reviews 100% of the time. Safe therapeutic care is provided in holistic and systematic way to facilitate patients’ achievement of desired outcomes at all times. Trends in patient populations are recognized, alternatives to care are explored and assistance is provided in the revision of standards, guidelines and or protocols as needed. Participation in clinical research is provided and current nursing research literature is reviewed as evidenced by demonstrated application to clinical practice. Practices that contribute to variance are analyzed, conclusions are drawn from aggregate data, resources to assist in variance analysis are identified and assistance with drawing conclusions from aggregate data is provided as evidenced by improved performance evidenced by outcomes. Assistance is provided in the development and revision of standards for patient populations incorporating a interdisciplinary approach and utilizing best practices and research findings. Other Duties As Assigned Other duties as assigned are completed within specified time frames. Actively participates in hospital committees and other quality improvement activities as requested by manager. Qualifications Experience, Education, Training, Special Skills, and Licensure: Experience/Education/Licensure: Master's Degree; BLS Certification; Current LA state RN license from LSBN; Current LA Advanced Practice license from LSBN; Certification in an Advanced Practice role by one of the national organizations listed by Louisiana State Board of Nursing: AANP/ AACN/ AMCB/ANCC/ NBCRNA/ NCC OR PNCB
Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System

Registered Nurse - ER

Job Description 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. Other duties Consistently performs 12 organizational Service Standards focused on Values, Service and Quality. #CB Qualifications Graduate of accredited school of nursing Proficient in the English language, verbal and written communication skills, computer skills Current Louisiana State license as RN and BLS certification ACLS Certification within first 6 months of hire
Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System

Nurse Navigator Cardiology Clinic

Job Description The Patient Navigator provides assistance to heart failure patients and their family members in assigned area. Based on physical, mental, and social assessment skills, the Navigator works in collaboration with staff and physicians on the coordination of appropriate referrals and resources to meet the needs of the patient being actively treated and upon discharge. Functions as a liaison between acute and sub acute providers in incorporating assistance with care needs post discharge. Assists with the coordination of evidence based best practices to promote positive patient outcomes following discharge. Provides education and emotional support to the patient and family. Coordinates efforts in the prevention of readmissions based on quality delivery of care at all levels. Responsibilities include, but are not limited, to the development, collection and analysis of data into specific dashboards utilized to enhance and coordinate the needs of the appropriate patient population. Responsibilities Clinical Practice and Care Management Provides individualized, appropriate care in collaboration with staff members. Assists with the development of a patient -specific plan of care based on the goals of treatment and patient's needs. Works with patient and significant others to determine treatment and rehabilitation goals for desired outcomes based on the developmental needs of the patient. Assist with collection of specified data in evaluating the quality of care provided. Facilitates patient throughput in the admission/discharge/transfer process. Serves as a clinical resource to all members of the interdisciplinary team. Communicates and coordinates critical information related to risk issues to staff and physicians to ensure patient safety in the acute and sub-acute setting. Performs physiologic/psychosocial assessments to assist with the development of an individualized plan of care based of specific needs of the patient. The formulation of individualized plans of care considers patient's education and discharge planning needs. Prioritizes the delivery of care to the individual needs including cultural/ethical/and spiritual needs Participates in the planning of routine transitional health care needs (i.e. treatment options, patient placement options, end of life care (LaPost)discussion and options. Adapts planned education and information to individual patients and families by modifying teaching strategies or content. Integrates education during the delivery of care. Collaborates with patients/families to identify realistic desired outcomes based on developmental needs and restrictions. Actively advocates for patient rights and identifies potential conflict. Identifies variances from expected outcomes based on assessment and evaluation. Evaluates patient outcomes and make revisions in the plan of care. Delegates and request assistance from members of the interdisciplinary team in coordinating to the needs of the patient while being actively treated and upon discharge. Documents interventions and referrals in patients' chart and further follow up calls as indicated Collaboration and Partnership Consistently communicates/collaborates with the health care team members, patients, and family members to maximize resources and outcomes. Communicates, collaborates with community resources to enhance the continuum care to meet the specific needs all all patients and the specific needs of the geriatric patient. Maintains knowledge regarding program initiatives based on the geriatric population/needs and incorporates the outcome of the team/committees work into practice. Provides education to staff team members based on the developmental needs/limitations of the geriatric population. Qualifications 3 years in acute clinical setting working with population related to your expertise Bachelor's degree in nursing Proficient in English, verbal and written communication and computer skills Current and unrestricted Louisiana RN license; BLS
Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System

Registered Nurse - ICU

Job Description The Reg Nurse CC is 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. May serve as preceptor for clinical staff. Relies on experience and judgment to accomplish responsibilities. Works under minimal supervision. Creativity is expected to perform job. May lead and direct the work of others within scope of practice. Responsibilities Patient Care: This will have been satisfactorily performed when… Patient psychosocial/physiologic assessments that integrates changing data are performed at all times. A plan of care based on trends of similar patients, including patient education and discharge planning is formulated; Tailors and prioritizes caring practice to individual needs, including cultural/ethical/spiritual needs at all times. Active participation in the planning of routine transitional health care needs (i.e. treatment options patient placement options, end of life options) is provided at all times. Changes in patient's needs are immediately responded to and holistic care provided using independent clinical judgment based on knowledge drawn from education and experience at all times. Planned educational programs and information are adapted to individual patients and family by modifying teaching strategies or content and integrates this education during the delivery of patient care as evidenced by collaborates with patients/families to identify realistic desired outcomes. Efficiency in the delivery of care is ensured; immediate priorities are determined and solutions for problems offered as needed. Actively advocates for patient rights and identifies potential conflict counsel for resolution of conflict is sought as necessary. Variances from expected outcomes are identified and revisions in the plan of care made based patient outcomes as necessary. All patient care activities are accurately documented per documentation standards; Assistance is provided to the healthcare team with the documentation process as needed. Coordination of Care: This will have been satisfactorily performed when… Communication/collaboration with the health care team members, patients and families is consistently provided to maximize patient outcomes at all times. Patient care activities are appropriately delegated to other health care team members and participates in making and revising staff assignments to achieve maximum productivity as needed. Knowledge regarding unit initiatives is maintained, as evidence by the incorporation of the outcomes of the team/committees work into practice. Actively participates on unit teams, work groups and/ or committees as requested; Anticipates needs and voluntarily assists others. Quality: This will have been satisfactorily performed when… As a clinical resource to health care team members, serves as a mentor and preceptor, displays leadership behaviors, provides direction and guidance to others regarding practice as needed. Actively participates in quality improvement initiatives by utilizing standards, guidelines, and pathways for care delivery. Evidence based practice and research findings are incorporated into nursing practice to enhance outcomes at all times. Other Duties as Assigned: This will have been satisfactorily performed when… Other duties as assigned are completed. Actively participates on committees as needed. Acts as a backup for others in the department as needed. #CB Qualifications None 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; BLS
Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System

Director Nursing - Labor and Delivery

Job Description The Dir, Nursing 1 is responsible for a variety of duties related to the management and operations of the various the patient care department(s) including but not limited to managing clinical nursing practice and patient care delivery, and institutional compliance with professional, regulatory and government standards of care, coordination of nursing, scheduling, staffing coordination and quality compliance. Relies on extensive experience and judgment to accomplish responsibilities. A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected and leads and directs the work of others. Responsibilities People: This will have been satisfactorily performed when… All new team members are selected using the approved team-staffed, behavioral-based interviewing process, attend general orientations, and are provided department orientation, culture assimilation assistance/Onboarding, and Initial Competency Checklist timely. A comprehensive team member communication and engagement plan is developed and followed, incorporating at minimum rounding on all shifts, monthly staff meetings, staff involvement in planning and quality improvement activities recognition events performance and career coaching cascade learning from hospital leadership meetings, and bulletin boards. Team Culture effectiveness is assessed at least annually and compared to high performance benchmarks, action plans are developed, PDCA follow-through is documented, and measurable improvement is achieved. Disruptive Behavior that can degrade a culture of respect and safety are identified, reported, and effective corrective action is taken timely. Service: This will have been satisfactorily performed when… Patient satisfaction scores for areas of responsibility minimally achieve 75th percentile, ideally 90th percentile for 9 of 12 reporting periods. Team member satisfaction scores for areas of responsibility minimally achieve 75th percentile, ideally 90th percentile. Minute surveys for areas of responsibility reflect consistent pattern of physician satisfaction, with any concerns followed up on timely. Standards of Performance for all required forms of rounding are consistently met. Quality/Safety: This will have been satisfactorily performed when… Core measure goals/quality indicators are consistently achieved in areas of responsibility. Performance data elements of concern, incidents/sentinel events, new regulatory requirements, new technology, medical advances, low volume/high risk procedures, etc. are systematically reviewed, staff competency training is regularly planned and delivered to 100% of staff (ideally in actual patient situations) considering the special attributes of patient populations served (if applicable), and the impact of the training is tracked. Regulatory agency surveys and mock surveys reveal no deficiencies to their standards. Goals and directives of unit Based Magnet Councils are implemented and leads and serves on any subcommittees as needed. Stewardship: This will have been satisfactorily performed when… Annual goals, objectives, and action plans reflect and actualize FMOLHS and SFMC strategic and annual plans, initiatives and challenges. Annual budget and budget performance achieve SFMC staffing and supply utilization/inventory benchmarks/standards. All contributions of areas of responsibility to patient throughput are identified, quantified, and benchmarked, with action plans to optimize developed, approved, implemented, and made subject to regular PDCA review. Department operational and/or clinical policies and procedures for areas of responsibility are reviewed annually and updated as needed. Growth: This will have been satisfactorily performed when… Market share for revenue services is monitored, environmental assessments and critical factor analyses are conducted, and plans for market share growth are developed, approved, implemented, and made subject to regular PDCA process review. Opportunities for SFMC to enhance community health, wellbeing, security, wealth and/or productivity within the precepts and resources of its ministry are sought through a significant personal commitment of this incumbent to reaching out and engaging in health related community events, service organizations, etc. When practical opportunities are identified, incumbent follows through with discussions, proposals/business plans, etc., to assure that opportunity is given due consideration. Other Duties as Assigned: This will have been satisfactorily performed when… Other duties as assigned are completed. Acts a a backup for other employees in the department as needed. Actively participates on committees and projects as needed #CB Qualifications Experience - 2 yrs. RN experience. Education - Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent experience Licensure/Certification - Current RN License Special Skills - Excellent computer skills, interpersonal & human relations skills and oral & written communication skills; good problem solving & critical thinking skills and time management/prioritization skills; good organizational skills proficiency with hospital software programs
Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System

Registered Nurse - Transfer Center Nights

Job Description Are you a nurse who wants to make an impact beyond the bedside? Bring your clinical expertise, sharp communication, and quick decision-making skills to our Transfer Center , where every call and every decision ensures patients get the right care at the right time. Serving Mississippi and Northeast Louisiana , our team plays a critical role in coordinating safe, timely patient transfers —and in doing so, we directly improve patient outcomes every day. Be part of a supportive, fast-paced, and rewarding environment where your skills truly make a difference. Apply today and help us deliver exceptional care across our region! The Transfer Center RN will coordinate the safe and efficient transfer of patients with emergent or urgent medical needs in or out of the Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System (FMOLHS). This role requires strong clinical knowledge of pediatric and adult medical conditions, and the ability to assess and prioritize care based on the severity of illness or injury. The electronic medical record (EMR) is utilized to coordinate, document, communicate, and report each transfer request to providers, clinical staff, admissions, and house managers. Will serve as a resource for receiving facilities for compliance with transfer center guidelines. All Transfer Center communications and functions will follow EMTALA guidelines and patient throughput. Responsibilities Coordinates and Manages Patient Transfer Requests Expedites and coordinates all internal and external transfers to and from an FMOLHS facility. Coordinates transfer activities between a FMOLHS receiving physician, transferring physician and clinical and clerical FMOLHS departments. Maintain awareness of services and capabilities of all FMOLHS and non-FMOLHS facilities in support of the outreach efforts of the Transfer Center. Demonstrate time management skills, the ability to manage frequent interruptions, and able to quickly switch tasks with minimal delays in workflow. Facilitate communication and collaboration between hospitals, providers, other Transfer Centers, and transport teams to ensure smooth transitions between healthcare teams and facilities. Maintains familiarity with internal systems available and necessary in the performance of the job. Knowledge of multiple communications methods utilized by the department. Responsible for meeting departmental benchmarks related to call handling and transferring. Maintain Transfer Center Documentation and Compliance Correctly and accurately document all transfers and supporting information into the department database. Efficiently and accurately transcribe interactions on all calls and provide this information to relevant stakeholders such as physicians, Emergency Departments, external transfer centers, or hospital units. Import medical records and imaging from referring facilities to the EMR and provide medical records for transfers out to non-FMOLHS facilities. Comply with and maintain knowledge of regulatory and FMOLHS policy standards, including EMTALA and quality initiatives, while adapting processes to ensure compliance. Customer Service Ensure appropriate escalation of issues and problems as determined by departmental protocols. Ability to provide superior customer service to facilitate positive patient experiences. Build and maintain collaborative relationships with hospital staff, nursing units, and external healthcare providers to support quality patient care. Quickly address and resolve any issues that arise during the transfer process. Ensure appropriate escalation of issues and problems as determined by departmental protocols. Serves the organization with honesty and integrity by complying with all organizational and departmental policies and procedures. Patient Assessment and Triage Demonstrate proficient knowledge of pathophysiology and disease processes of pediatric and adult patients. Utilize clinical skills and knowledge to assess and triage the level of care, required service, and best facility for urgent and emergent transfers. Maintain knowledge of trauma, stroke, and STEMI protocols. Collaborate with the Louisiana Emergency Response Team (LERN) to ensure quick acceptance at the closest location for trauma, stroke, and STEMI transfers. Recognize critical patient conditions or deterioration in conditions requiring prompt decision making and notification of providers to minimize delays and ensure timely care. Qualifications Experience: 3 years in general or specialty nursing practice Education: Associate's Degree in Nursing (ADN) Licensure/Certification: Current Registered Nurse License in State of Mississippi
Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System

RN - Family Medicine

Job Description The Registered Nurse Clinic is 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. May serve as preceptor for clinical staff. Relies on experience and judgment to accomplish responsibilities. Works under minimal supervision. Creativity is expected to perform job. May lead and direct the work of others within scope of practice. Responsibilities Patient Care: This will have been satisfactorily performed when… Patient psychosocial/physiologic assessments that integrates changing data are performed at all times. A plan of care based on trends of similar patients, including patient education and discharge planning is formulated; Tailors and prioritizes caring practice to individual needs, including cultural/ethical/spiritual needs at all times. Active participation in the planning of routine transitional health care needs (i.e. treatment options patient placement options, end of life options) is provided at all times. Changes in patient's needs are immediately responded to and holistic care provided using independent clinical judgment based on knowledge drawn from education and experience at all times. Planned educational programs and information are adapted to individual patients and family by modifying teaching strategies or content and integrates this education during the delivery of patient care as evidenced by collaborates with patients/families to identify realistic desired outcomes. Efficiency in the delivery of care is ensured; immediate priorities are determined and solutions for problems offered as needed. Actively advocates for patient rights and identifies potential conflict counsel for resolution of conflict is sought as necessary. Variances from expected outcomes are identified and revisions in the plan of care made based patient outcomes as necessary. All patient care activities are accurately documented per documentation standards; Assistance is provided to the healthcare team with the documentation process as needed. Coordination of Care: This will have been satisfactorily performed when… Communication/collaboration with the health care team members, patients and families is consistently provided to maximize patient outcomes at all times. Patient care activities are appropriately delegated to other health care team members and participates in making and revising staff assignments to achieve maximum productivity as needed. Knowledge regarding unit initiatives is maintained, as evidence by the incorporation of the outcomes of the team/committees work into practice. Actively participates on unit teams, work groups and/ or committees as requested; Anticipates needs and voluntarily assists others. Quality: This will have been satisfactorily performed when… As a clinical resource to health care team members, serves as a mentor and preceptor, displays leadership behaviors, provides direction and guidance to others regarding practice as needed. Actively participates in quality improvement initiatives by utilizing standards, guidelines, and pathways for care delivery. Evidence based practice and research findings are incorporated into nursing practice to enhance outcomes at all times. Other Duties as Assigned: This will have been satisfactorily performed when… Other duties as assigned are completed. Actively participates on committees as needed. Acts as a backup for others in the department as needed. Qualifications Graduate of accredited school of nursing Proficient in the English language, verbal and written communication skills, computer skills Current Louisiana State RN; BLS
Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System

Registered Nurse OLOL Special Imaging

Job Description 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. #CB 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 About Us Our Lady of the Lake Health provides care for a full range of illness or injury, including those that are extremely complex, for both pediatric and adult patients. We are a nonprofit, Catholic healthcare ministry based in Baton Rouge with more than 7,500 employees and more than 2,900 active physicians, including more than 600 employed physicians. We are committed to building a healthy community through excellence in patient care and education. Being our best earns us the trust and loyalty of our community, and our culture of excellence is directly tied to our mission. We believe in the value of receiving a broad range of healthcare from one trusted provider, and we pursue and provide a comprehensive range of advanced programs, treatments and technologies.
Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System

Registered Nurse - Medical 7

Job Description The Registered Nurse is 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. May serve as preceptor for clinical staff. Relies on experience and judgment to accomplish responsibilities. Works under minimal supervision. Creativity is expected to perform job. May lead and direct the work of others within scope of practice. Responsibilities Patient Care: This will have been satisfactorily performed when… Patient psychosocial/physiologic assessments that integrates changing data are performed at all times. A plan of care based on trends of similar patients, including patient education and discharge planning is formulated; Tailors and prioritizes caring practice to individual needs, including cultural/ethical/spiritual needs at all times. Active participation in the planning of routine transitional health care needs (i.e. treatment options patient placement options, end of life options) is provided at all times. Changes in patient's needs are immediately responded to and holistic care provided using independent clinical judgment based on knowledge drawn from education and experience at all times. Planned educational programs and information are adapted to individual patients and family by modifying teaching strategies or content and integrates this education during the delivery of patient care as evidenced by collaborates with patients/families to identify realistic desired outcomes. Efficiency in the delivery of care is ensured; immediate priorities are determined and solutions for problems offered as needed. Actively advocates for patient rights and identifies potential conflict counsel for resolution of conflict is sought as necessary. Variances from expected outcomes are identified and revisions in the plan of care made based patient outcomes as necessary. All patient care activities are accurately documented per documentation standards; Assistance is provided to the healthcare team with the documentation process as needed. Coordination of Care: This will have been satisfactorily performed when… Communication/collaboration with the health care team members, patients and families is consistently provided to maximize patient outcomes at all times. Patient care activities are appropriately delegated to other health care team members and participates in making and revising staff assignments to achieve maximum productivity as needed. Knowledge regarding unit initiatives is maintained, as evidence by the incorporation of the outcomes of the team/committees work into practice. Actively participates on unit teams, work groups and/ or committees as requested; Anticipates needs and voluntarily assists others. Quality: This will have been satisfactorily performed when… As a clinical resource to health care team members, serves as a mentor and preceptor, displays leadership behaviors, provides direction and guidance to others regarding practice as needed. Actively participates in quality improvement initiatives by utilizing standards, guidelines, and pathways for care delivery. Evidence based practice and research findings are incorporated into nursing practice to enhance outcomes at all times. Other Duties as Assigned: This will have been satisfactorily performed when… Other duties as assigned are completed. Actively participates on committees as needed. Acts as a backup for others in the department as needed. #CB Qualifications 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
Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System

Registered Nurse 2-Med Surg Ortho (WOW) (Days)

Job Description Weekender must work every Fri, Sat, Sun. Increase hourly pay for WOW position. Coordinates and delivers patient care using the health care team philosophy practice model. Coordinates and does patient teaching and discharge planning. Coordinates activities with ancillary departments. Maintains standards of department and the hospital. Reports to Nurse Manager or designee. Responsibilities Organizational Expectations: Provides a positive and professional representation of the organization. Promotes culture of safety for patients and employees through proper identification, reporting, documentation, and prevention. Maintains hospital standards for a clean and quiet patient environment to maintain a positive patient care experience. Maintains competency and knowledge of current standards of practice, trends, and developments in related scope of job role or practice. Adheres to infection-control policies and protocols, medication administration and storage procedures, and controlled substance regulations. Participates in ongoing quality improvement activities. Maintains compliance with organization’s policies, as well as established practices, protocols, and procedures of the position, department, and applicable professional standards. Complies with organizational and regulatory policies for handling confidential patient information. Demonstrates excellent customer service through his/her attitude and actions, consistent with the standards contained in the Vision, Mission, and Values of the organization. Adheres to professional standards, hospital policies and procedures, federal, state, and local requirements, and TJC standards and/or standards from other accrediting bodies. Essential Functions: Provides the best possible nursing care by planning, organizing, and directing the nursing functions of patients on the unit. Initiates and implements patient care plan. Makes nursing assignments appropriate to the skill level of employees. Maintains acceptable standards of patient care. Identifies problems and guides personnel to their solution. Creates a working climate that provides growth and job satisfaction of personnel. Accurately and promptly implements physicians' orders. Administers medications and intravenous solutions skillfully and correctly. Maintains the standards of accurate and complete recording and reporting. Arranges to have needed supplies and equipment on hand. Participates in planning changes and improvements. Participates in hospital safety programs. Supports and enforces infection-control policies and procedures. Is resourceful and calm in emergencies. Participates in orientation and in-service training for personnel. Participates in unit and department performance improvement plans. Assists in reviewing and revising policies and procedures. Maintains and respects patients' privacy by maintaining confidentiality of all information regarding patients, families, physicians and hospital personnel. Displays concern and initiative. Observes and supports hospital policy. Is prompt and efficient with minimal absences. Cooperates and maintains good rapport with nursing staff, medical staff, other departments, and visitors. Functional Demands: Prolonged periods of standing, walking, or sitting while on duty. Lifting, pushing, and pulling up to 50 pounds with or without assistance. Transferring, repositioning patients. Reaching, stooping, bending, kneeing, and crouching for patient care functions. Visual and auditory acuity and manual dexterity essential to performing designated duties required. Optimal auditory acuity required. Manual dexterity involving the handling of equipment and instruments or needles is essential to performing assigned duties. Ability to perform effectively in a stressful and fast-paced environment. Ability to pass all required health and other screening tests. Physical conditions are clean, neat and well lit. Maybe subjected to unpleasant sights and odors, stressful situations and hazardous or infectious agents where judgment as to precautions need to be taken is essential. Climate control and ambient temperature variances may be experienced. Exposure to limited amounts of hazardous chemicals or substances and infectious disease processes are a possibility. Hours of duty maybe irregular or unexpectedly extended due to emergency circumstances. Direct contact with blood or other body fluids to which universal precautions apply. Personal protective equipment is made available and must be worn. Qualifications Experience, Education, Training, Special Skills, and Licensure: Experience: One year experience as an RN needed Education: Graduate of accredited school of nursing Skills: Employee must demonstrate ability to recognize patients' individual needs based on medical conditions, age adolescents, young adults, middle-aged and geriatric), limitations and planned procedures. Requires good judgment in delivering patient care; good oral and written communication skills; ability to function in stressful situations; current review in CPR. Must be willing to rotate shifts, days off and work area; may occasionally be required to work overtime. Licensure: Current Mississippi State license as RN
Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System

Registered Nurse Critical Care, ICU (Full Time Days)

Job Description 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. Other duties Consistently performs 12 organizational Service Standards focused on Values, Service and Quality. Qualifications Graduate of accredited school of nursing Proficient in the English language, verbal and written communication skills, computer skills Current Louisiana State license as RN and BLS certification; ACLS Certification within first 6 months of hire