What Makes Us Different?
With Our Lady of Lourdes, we offer career opportunities for people who have a calling to share their gifts and talents as part of our healing ministry. As part of the Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System, we are here to create a spirit of healing - and we invite you to join our team today if you would like to be part of that spirit. In addition to competitive salaries and generous benefits, we offer you something special - the chance to do God's work by helping to serve people in need throughout our community, every day. Additionally, you can expect:
- Tuition reimbursement
- Growth opportunities
- Affordable employee benefits
- A community culture where you do not feel lost in a large health system
Job Summary
The transitional care nurse works with members of the multidisciplinary team and the patient/caregiver to ensure that an effective and well-informed discharge occurs. The nurse will function as a liaison between the acute setting and sub-acute levels included, but not limited, to home health, nursing home, hospice care and/or family caregiver. The Transitional care nurse provides continued education post discharge to the patient/family members to promote positive outcomes and ensure understanding of disease, prevention and treatment modalities utilized. The nurse provides resources to the patient/caregiver necessary to meet the specific identified needs of the patient. The nurse collects, inputs and maintains specific data necessary for the completion of specific dashboards which are utilized to enhance and coordinate the needs of the population served. In conjunction with the RN coordinator, the Transition of Care nurse reviews and discusses findings/concerns in relationship to the established plan of care for further evaluation and assistance. The nurse is responsible to complete all NICHE GRN education and continue participating in geriatric nursing education programs to maintain knowledge base. The Transition nurse behaves in a professional manner, and consistently demonstrates and promotes the values of respect, honesty, care, and dignity for the patient and all members of the healthcare team. The Transition of Care nurse is committed to the constant pursuit of excellence in improving the health status of the population followed.
Minimum Requirements
Experience: 3 years clinical experience.
Education: Graduated from a Practical Nursing School program.
Special Skills: Proficient in English, verbal, written Communication and computer skills
Licensure: Current unrestricted Louisiana LPN license CPR Certification. NICHE GRN Certification (required within six months)
Apply now! Here, you are more than an employee. You are a team member, a co-worker, our friend and part of our family. Our healthcare team is working together to heal this community one patient at a time!