RN 3 (Medicine Unit) in Independence, LA

JOB Lallie Kemp Regional Medical Center is seeking a Registered Nurse 3 to join our team! We are a 24-bed acute care critical access hospital serving the Florida Parishes region of Southeast Louisiana. We offer a wide range of services including general surgery and a 24-hour emergency department. At Lallie Kemp Regional Medical Center, we are able to bring you a wide range of services close to home, provided by a network of board-certified physicians.Registered Nurse 3 Position is located in the Medicine Unit and provides professional nursing services and serves as a lead worker to lower level professional nurses and paraprofessionals. The shift will be determined by the Department Manager. EXAMPLE OF DUTIES Possession of a current Louisiana Registered Nurse license or a temporary permit or multi-state license issued by a Nursing Licensure Compact (NLC/eNLC) state to practice as a registered nurse plus one of the following: Two years of experience as a licensed registered nurse; ORA bachelor's degree in nursing plus one year of experience as a licensed registered nurse; ORA master's degree in nursing or public health plus one year of experience as a licensed registered nurse; ORA doctorate in nursing or public health. SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION Job Duties: Refers clients to other appropriate community agencies and physicians as necessary.Provides skilled monitoring for patients requiring sophisticated biomedical equipment, i.e., ventilators, volumetric pumps, cardio scopes.Interprets complex data, i.e., blood gases, chemistric or other lab profiles, and implements intervention based on interpretation. Evaluates nursing care delivered by other nursing staff in assigned area on a shift and provides on-site directions.Assists in developing and implementing treatment plans for patients/clients.Makes recommendations to a treatment team regarding hospitalization or continued outpatient care based on assessment of the patient's mental, emotional, and physical condition.Conducts initial intake interview and assessment of patients/clients.Provides supportive counseling and crisis intervention for individuals and their families.Formulates and reviews nursing plans of care for all patients in assigned area and ensures that treatments and therapies specified in the plans are carried out..Provides general orientation for new personnel.Develops on-the-job training programs for the nursing department.Coordinates training program with area universities and vocational schools.Develops and designs educational materials, tests, audio-video resources, etc.Position-Specific Details: Appointment Type: Probational, Promotional, or Job Appointment.Work Location: This RN 3 position is located in the Medicine Unit.Work Hours: Shift will be determined by Manager/ Supervisor.Compensation: The base rate of pay is $30.00 per hour. This position is also eligible for shift differential and certification pay, applicable only to hours worked.Additional Certifications Needed: ACLS, BLS and PALS (American Heart Association)How To Apply: No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy. To apply for this vacancy, click on the “Apply” link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.*Information to support your eligibility for this job title must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.Contact Information: For more information about this vacancy please contact: Sonia Johnson, HR AnalystLallie Kemp Medical Center, Human Resources985-878-1384sjoh835@lsuhsc.eduLouisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.