RN - Assessment Center - Nights - Part-time

The Assessment Center is the designated Emergency Department for the hospital. While functioning as a point of entry for the hospital we treat a diverse patient population. Primarily we support the obstetrical patient throughout all stages of their pregnancy. We assess and treat the following in our obstetrical population; labor hypertension diabetes hyperemesis preterm complications fetal surveillance as well as early pregnancy complications. We also treat the gynecological sexual assault bariatric oncology and medical/surgical patient. On occasion we may receive patients who require a higher level of care and we will treat stabilize and transfer as appropriate.

Requirements:

• Graduation from an accredited school of registered nursing is required
• Current licensure by the Louisiana State Board of Nursing is required
• Emergency Room or Obstetric experience and/or certification in the area preferred
• May graduates welcome to apply

Responsibilities of the position include but are not limited to:

• Assesses monitors and evaluates patient status by observing the patient noting data collected by other team members and analyzing this information to independently develop a plan of nursing care.
• Develops a detailed plan of care which includes patient / family education based on initial and on-going assessment findings to optimize patient outcomes.
• Communicates with patients families subordinate staff and peers to ensure that plans and associated interventions are understood operationalized and revised as appropriate to the patients age culture condition and unique needs/circumstances.
• Evaluates patient response to treatment and nursing interventions and if needed revises the plan of care.
• Establishes and maintains collaborative relationships with physicians and other health care providers to achieve desired patient outcomes throughout the continuum of care.
• Monitors patient progress and prepares patient for discharge utilizing established clinical pathways.
• Direct/coordinate nursing care in accordance with professional nursing practice standards.
• Performs other duties assigned by Department management according to policies and procedures and the mission of Womans Hospital.

Hours:

Part-time

Nights; Combination of 8 and 12 hour shifts between 7pm to 7am

Pay Range:
$27.72 - $44.35

A Work Experience with Purpose
Womans is one of the largest specialty hospitals for women and infants in the United States. We are recognized throughout the country for our innovative programs and we pride ourselves in surpassing the expectations of those we serve. Providing exceptional patient care and creating exceptional patient experiences are at the center of what we do at Womans. Our team consistently exceeds state and national benchmarks for patient satisfaction.

Our employees organizational culture mission vision values and benefits make Womans a best place to work. In fact for the 17th year in a row Womans has been recognized as a Best Place to Work by Modern Healthcare making us the only healthcare organization to earn the distinction every year since the programs inception. We are proud of the level of care our staff provides to our patients and each other.

For nurses right out of school to those with more experience Womans is the right career choice if youre looking for purpose and meaning to share your passion and compassion to care for others. Your nursing career is as important to us as it is to the patients you will care for every day.

• Advanced care: We invest in delivering the highest quality care to our entire community. Its our priority.
• Your voice matters: As an ANCC designated Magnet organization nursing at Womans is focused on inclusive decision-making and shared governance. You can help make us better every day.
• Grow with us: When you get better so do we. Professional development is a part of our culture. We offer:
• In-depth Training and Orientation Period
• Transition to Practice Program
• Career Ladder Program
• Tuition and Certification Reimbursement

$150 Employee Referral Bonus

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity and inclusion at Womans Hospital. We do not discriminate on the basis of race color religion sex sexual orientation age disability genetic information veteran status national origin gender identity and/or expression marital status or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local law.