RN - PACU Job at Baton Rouge General Medical Center in Baton Rouge

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What We're Looking For

Self-motivated and committed to providing excellent patient care

Strong organizational and critical thinking skills

Ability to excel in fast-paced, interdisciplinary environments

1 Year Of Nursing Experience Preferred

Current Louisiana RN licensure

Current BLS Healthcare Provider certification

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification (within one year of hire)

Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification desired

Certified Perianesthesia Nurse (CPAN) certification and ASPAN membership encouraged

Knowledge of basic ECG rhythm interpretation

Why You'll Love Working With Us

At Baton Rouge General, our patients aren't the only people we take care of; we take care of our team too. We are proud to offer our employees the benefits and resources they need to be their best selves at work and at home.

A comprehensive benefits program for you and your family

Professional development and support

Various employee perks include generous paid time off, flexible positions, and our Baton Rouge General Fit! program

We are a nationally and locally recognized leader in quality and ranked one of the best healthcare employers in the state

Check out our employee perks here!

What You Will Do

Coordinate and deliver patient-centered nursing care across all phases of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation, in collaboration with the patient, family, physician, and support services.

Collect comprehensive physical and psychosocial patient assessments, prioritize based on patient condition, and perform functional and nutritional screenings

Analyze assessments to determine nursing diagnoses and identify expected outcomes

Develop and update interdisciplinary plans of care that prescribe interventions to attain outcomes

Implement direct patient care interventions, ensuring treatments and medications are administered safely and in a timely manner

Provide patient and family education, plan discharge, and maintain accurate documentation of care

Evaluate patient progress, reassess needs, and revise care plans accordingly

Manage post-anesthesia patient care and administer procedural sedation per department guidelines

Interpret ECG rhythm strips and respond to cardiac arrhythmias in accordance with ACLS standards

Perform other related duties as assigned

What Sets BRG Apart

At Baton Rouge General, we are a community of compassionate, caring individuals who set the bar when it comes to healthcare excellence. Our mission is to preserve and restore health, one person at a time. From clinical to non-clinical – what you do here matters.

With over 600 licensed beds between three campuses, Baton Rouge General offers the full spectrum of care from delivering newborns to providing end of life support through hospice. With clinics located throughout Baton Rouge and the surrounding areas, our physician group provides patients with comprehensive care and a full suite of specialties, including internal and family medicine and specialty care.

Ready to be part of a team that values your skills and dedication? Apply now and take the next step in your nursing career with us.

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