RN Critical Care PRN - Full-time / Part-time

Acts as patient advocate. Uses the nursing process in delivering individualized patient care in accordance with the established policies and procedures of The Regional Medical Center of Acadiana. Maintains clinical competencies through continuing education and delegates patient care priorities commensurate with the education and experience of available staff. Shares knowledge with peers and assists in orientation of new employees. Flexible in meeting the needs of the unit (i.e. changes in work schedule). Communicates effectively with physicians and other department’s personnel. Keeps Manager and Nursing Supervisor informed. Participates in Cardiovascular Continuous Quality Improvement.

Licensure/Certification/Registration: Current license in the State of Louisiana as a Registered Nurse, Current Health Care Provider CPR required. ACLS within one year for new graduates and 6 months for others.

Education: Graduate of an approved school of nursing.

Experience: Successful completion of an orientation program. One year clinical experience preferred.

Special Qualifications: Good communication skills, computer skills and ability to work with others as a team to ensure quality patient care.

· Telemetry – Successful completion of EKG class and/or EKG test within first 6 months of hire.

· ER – Requires PALS within 1 year of hire. TNCC and ENPC preferred.

· ICU – CCRN Preferred.

· Cath Lab – Minimum 1 year Cath Lab or critical care experience preferred. CCRN or RCIS preferred.

· PACU – Requires PALS within 1 year of hire. CPAN preferred

· Surgery – CNOR preferred.