Labor & Delivery RN
Lafayette, LA
Access Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
$2,074/weekOverview
- Start DateASAP
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftNights
- Duration12 weeks
Pay
Qualifications
- Registered Nurse (2 years)
- Labor and Delivery Nurse (2 years)
- Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Science in Nursing or Associate of Science in Nursing
Description
Job Opportunity: RN Labor and Delivery
Location:
Lafayette, Louisiana
Facility:
Our Lady of Lourdes Regional Medical Center
Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System
Employment Type:
Long-Term Assignment (LTA)
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Required Credentials and Certifications
Basic Life Support (BLS)
- AHA or ARC only
- Required before onboarding
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
- AHA only
- Required before onboarding
Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)
- AHA only
- Required before onboarding
AWHONN/Fetal Heart Monitoring Certification
- Required before onboarding
Nursys License Verification
- Nursing license verification within 30 days of start
- Required before onboarding
Primary Source Verification of Professional License/Certification
- Must be current and verified within 30 days of start
- Licensure must be active in Louisiana for this assignment
- Required before onboarding
Required Testing and Competencies
FMOLHS Skills Checklist
- Unit-specific to scope of practice
- Completed within 1 year prior to start and updated annually
FMOLHS Competency Exam
- Passing score of 80% or higher within 1 year prior to start
FMOLHS Core Competencies
- Includes HIPAA, Patient Bill of Rights, Safety Orientation, Bloodborne Pathogens, Fire Safety, Infection Control, Elder Abuse and Neglect, Age Specific Care, Cultural Diversity, Advance Directives
- Must be current within 1 year prior to start with passing score of 80% or higher
- Updated annually
FMOLHS Contract Annual Education
- Required annually
Health and Immunization Requirements
COVID-19 Vaccine
- Optional; proof of vaccine or exemption accepted
Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR)
- Proof of 2 immunizations, positive titer, or declination with signed statement
Hepatitis B
- Proof of 3 immunizations, positive titer, or declination with required signatures
Varicella
- Proof of 2 immunizations, positive titer, or declination with signed statement
Tetanus, Diphtheria, Pertussis (Tdap)
- Proof of vaccination within past 10 years or declination with required signatures
Influenza Vaccine
- Optional; medical or religious exemptions accepted with proper documentation
Tuberculosis (TB) Test
- Negative QuantiFERON blood test within 1 year prior to start OR
- 2-step TB skin test (1 within 30 days and 1 within 1 year)
- If positive, MD note confirming no active TB or proof of treatment required
Annual TB Questionnaire
- Required within 6 months of start
- If positive, documentation of evaluation and treatment completion required
Fit Test
- N95 mask fit test (3M 1860, 1860s, or 1870+) within 1 year prior to start
- Updated annually
Health Statement
- Signed and dated within 1 year of start confirming ability to work without restrictions
FMOLHS Eye Exam & Color Vision
- Ishihara Color Test and Snellen Vision test within 1 year prior to start
Professional Requirements
Resume/Profile
- Required for submission
Criminal Background Check
- Completed within 30 days prior to start
- Includes SSN address trace, county criminal searches for all counties lived/worked in last 7 years, national criminal check, education and employment verification (last 5 years), driving record
- All reports must be uploaded together
Drug Screen
- Negative 10-panel drug screen within 30 days prior to start
- Includes testing for marijuana/THC, PCP, amphetamines, opiates, cocaine, benzodiazepines, barbiturates, methadone, propoxyphene, methaqualone
HRIS Form
- Required for submission
Badge Photo
- Forward facing, well-lit, non-blurry JPEG with neutral background
Code of Conduct
- Signed and dated annually
This position requires compliance with all listed certifications, licenses, health screenings, and professional documentation prior to onboarding.
Employer
Access Healthcare
Access Healthcare was founded by two travel nurses, Danielle and Diego, who had a dream and a shared vision of creating an agency which all nurses would want to work with. Our passion has led us to where we are today as one of the top 10 agencies in our home state of New Jersey, with access to contracts in all 50 states! We encourage you to join our team and we cannot wait to get to know you!
About Lafayette, LA
As a travel nurse in Lafayette, LA here's what you should know:- The cost of living in Lafayette, LA is lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
- Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living.
- In the summer, average highs are around 91°F, and average lows in the winter are around 44°F, making for a relatively mild climate.
- Short term rentals are easy to find in Lafayette, LA, with various options available for furnished housing.
- Lafayette is car-friendly, with a majority of residents relying on personal vehicles for transportation.
- Public transportation options are available but may not be as extensive as in larger cities.
- Lafayette has a diverse population with a mix of cultures including Cajun and Creole influences.
- The age range is varied, with a significant portion of the population falling in the young adult and middle-aged categories.
- Common health issues may include obesity and related conditions due to the rich cuisine.
- There is a large population of travel nurses in Lafayette, creating a supportive community for healthcare professionals.
- Lafayette offers a vibrant culinary scene with numerous restaurants serving Cajun cuisine.
- The city also has a thriving music and arts community, with opportunities to enjoy live music and explore local art.
- Sports enthusiasts can partake in outdoor activities such as hiking, fishing, and boating in the nearby natural areas.
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