Specialists Hospital Shreveport, LLC·Shreveport, Louisiana
Responsible for delivering comprehensive patient care through assessment, diagnosis, planning, and evaluation. Duties include administering nursing care to ill or injured patients and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to achieve desired outcomes.
Benefits: 401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Summary of the Job:
This position will be working only Friday, Saturday and Sunday Day Shift.
Responsible for the delivery of patient care through the nursing process of assessment, diagnosing, planning, implementation and evaluation.
Assess patient health problems and needs, develop and implement nursing care plans, and maintain medical records.
Administer nursing care to ill, injured, convalescent, or disabled patients.
May advise patients on health maintenance and disease prevention or provide case management.
Licensing required.
Collaborates with other disciplines to ensure effective and efficient patient care delivery and the achievement of desired patient outcomes.
Administer local, inhalation, intravenous, and other anesthetics.
Assess the needs of individuals, families and/or communities, including assessment of individuals' home and/or work environments to identify potential health or safety problems.
Consult and coordinate with health care team members to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care plans.
Consult with institutions or associations regarding issues and concerns relevant to the practice and profession of nursing.
Direct and coordinate infection control programs, advising and consulting with specified personnel about necessary precautions.
Direct and supervise less skilled nursing/health care personnel, or supervise a particular unit on one shift.
Engage in research activities related to nursing.
Instruct individuals, families and other groups on topics such as health education, disease prevention and childbirth, and develop health improvement programs.
Maintain accurate, detailed reports and records.
Modify patient treatment plans as indicated by patients' responses and conditions.
Monitor all aspects of patient care, including diet and physical activity.
Monitor, record and report symptoms and changes in patients' conditions.
Observe nurses and visit patients to ensure that proper nursing care is provided.
Prepare patients for, and assist with, examinations and treatments.
Prepare rooms, sterile instruments, equipment and supplies, and ensure that stock of supplies is maintained.
Record patients' medical information and vital signs.
Refer students or patients to specialized health resources or community agencies furnishing assistance.
Work with individuals, groups, and families to plan and implement programs designed to improve the overall health of communities.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Physical Requirements:
The position requires extended periods of standing, walking, bending, stooping and at times running.
Any work load exceeding 50 pounds will require assistance.
The individual will be required to pull up or reposition patients in bed, lift supplies, place equipment on supports, push beds throughout the hospital, and perform external cardiac compressions.
The individual must also be able to maneuver throughout halls, stairways, and patient rooms in response to hospital emergencies.
Interpretation of environmental input requires visual and auditory skills.
In the event there is a need to evacuate the building, heavy lifting will be required to carry patients to safety.
Qualifications: Education and Experience
Degree or Formal Training: Associate or Bachelor's Degree in Nursing
Current LA State Licensure BLS Required ACLS Required Seven paid holidays Sick and vacation after waiting period Health, vision, and dental coverage Employer paid life insurance and long-term disability 401k with employer contribution Pay in Lieu of Benefits option offered Specialists Hospital Shreveport is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.
Requires an Associate or Bachelor's Degree in Nursing and current LA State Licensure. Candidates must hold BLS and ACLS certifications.
Market context
In Louisiana, nursing roles typically see steady demand across hospitals, clinics, and community care settings, especially for RNs with current licensure and recent clinical experience. These roles can be competitive because employers often look for candidates who can start quickly, meet certification and driving requirements, and handle patient care with limited onboarding. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, and confirm your RN license, CPR certification, and driver’s license are current before applying.
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