Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center

Job Opportunity: RN Emergency Room

Location: Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Facility: Our Lady of the Lake Hospital
Hospital System: Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System
Employment Type: Long-Term Assignment (LTA)
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Required Credentials and Certifications

• BLS (Basic Life Support) – AHA or ARC only
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) – AHA only
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) – AHA only
• TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) – As required per specialty/unit & facility
• Nursys License Verification – Nursing license within 30 days of start
• License/Certificate Verification – Primary source verification within 30 days of start, must be active in Louisiana
• FMOLHS Skills Checklist – Unit-specific, within one year prior to start, updated annually
• FMOLHS Competency Exam – Passing score of 80% or higher within one 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; updated annually

Personal Health Requirements

• COVID-19 Vaccine – Proof or exemption accepted (optional)
• MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) – Proof of 2 immunizations, positive titer, or declination with signed statement
• Hepatitis B – Proof of 3 immunizations, positive titer, or declination with signatures and agency approval
• Influenza Vaccine – Seasonal requirement; medical/religious exemptions accepted with proper documentation (optional)
• TB Test – Negative QuantiFERON blood test within 1 year or 2-step skin test; if positive, MD note or proof of treatment required
• Health Statement – Signed and dated within 1 year stating ability to work without restrictions
• Varicella – Proof of 2 immunizations, positive titer, or declination with signed statement
• Tdap (Tetanus, Diphtheria, Pertussis) – Proof of vaccination within past 10 years or declination with signatures and agency approval
• 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+) completed within 1 year prior to start, updated annually
• FMOLHS Eye Exam & Color Vision – Ishihara Color Test and Snellen Vision test within 1 year prior to start

Professional Requirements

• FMOLHS Resume – Required for submission
• FMOLHS Criminal Background Check Results – Must include SSN address trace, county and national criminal checks, education and employment verification (last 5 years), driving record, and various federal watch lists; completed within 30 days prior to start
• FMOLHS Drug Screen – Negative 10-panel drug screen within 30 days prior to start
• FMOLHS Badge Photo – Forward-facing, well-lit, neutral background, JPEG format
• FMOLHS Contract Annual Education – Required annually
• FMOLHS HRIS Form – Required for submission

Summary

This RN Emergency Room position at Our Lady of the Lake Hospital in Baton Rouge, LA is a 13-week long-term assignment requiring a comprehensive set of certifications, licenses, health screenings, and professional documentation. Candidates must maintain current certifications and complete hospital-specific competency exams and checklists. Immunization and health requirements are strictly enforced, with some optional vaccine exemptions allowed under specific conditions. Background checks and drug screening are mandatory prior to start.

This summary includes all key qualifications and requirements relevant to healthcare recruiters and workers considering this opportunity.