Registered Nurse (MEDSURG)

Registered Nurse (MED/SURG) - New Orleans LA(#SM0128)

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Location:New Orleans LA
Employment Type: Per-Diem
Hourly Rate: $39.54 per hour

About Greenlife Healthcare Staffing:

Greenlife Healthcare Staffing is a leading nationwide recruitment agency dedicated to connecting healthcare professionals with top-tier opportunities. We partner with hospitals clinics nursing homes multi-specialty groups and private practices to match talented individuals with roles that align with their skills and career goals.

Position Overview:

Greenlife Healthcare Staffing is currently seeking a Registered Nurse (MED/SURG) to fill an opening at a hospital located in New Orleans LA. This role is ideal for a dedicated RN who thrives in a fast-paced environment providing comprehensive care to adult and adolescent patients with a variety of medical conditions and post-surgical needs.

Why Join Us

• Competitive Compensation: $39.54 per hour
• Work Schedule:
  • This is a per-diem position
  • 7:30 am - 4:00 pm CDT (30 min break)
  • 7:30 am - 4:00 pm CST (30 min break)
• Professional Growth: Gain valuable experience in a collaborative innovative and supportive environment.
• Impactful Work: Contribute to a mission-driven organization dedicated to improving patient outcomes.

Qualifications:

• Education: Completion of an accredited Registered Nurse (RN) program (Associates or Bachelors degree).
• Licensure: Active Louisiana state RN license and current BLS Certification.
• Experience: At least one year of relevant experience is required.
• Technical Skills: Proficient in IV therapy wound care medication administration (including P.O. IV IM and SQ routes) use of infusion pumps and electronic medical records (EMR).
• Soft Skills: Excellent critical thinking and time management skills; strong verbal and written communication; empathetic and patient-focused demeanor; ability to prioritize multiple patients needs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assess plan implement and evaluate nursing care for a diverse patient population with medical diagnoses (e.g. pneumonia CHF COPD diabetes) and post-surgical conditions (e.g. appendectomy cholecystectomy orthopedic repairs abdominal surgeries).
• Administer medications fluids and blood products as ordered monitoring for adverse reactions.
• Perform frequent patient assessments including vital signs pain levels intake/output and mental status.
• Collaborate with physicians case managers physical therapists and other healthcare team members to coordinate discharge planning and continuity of care.
• Provide patient and family education regarding diagnoses medications post-discharge instructions and disease management.
• Monitor for post-operative complications including infection bleeding deep vein thrombosis (DVT) pulmonary embolism (PE) and ileus.
• Assist patients with activities of daily living (ADLs) such as bathing ambulation toileting and feeding as needed.
• Respond to changes in patient condition initiate appropriate interventions and communicate concerns to the medical team.
• Maintain accurate timely documentation of all nursing care and patient responses in the EMR.
• Ensure a safe clean and organized patient environment including fall prevention protocols and infection control measures.

How to Apply:If you are ready to take the next step in your nursing career and make a difference in the healthcare industry we want to hear from you! Submit your Resume/CV to or call our office at to learn more about this opportunity and others we offer.

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