Registered Nurse - PCU

Opelousas General Health System • Opelousas, LA

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About The Position

This is a full-time nursing position available from 7 PM to 7 AM. Under direction, the nurse will provide direct nursing care to patients utilizing the nursing process, perform technical nursing functions, and uphold the standard of practice of a professional nurse in caring for step-down patients.

Requirements

• Associates degree from an accredited school of nursing required.
• Louisiana licensed Registered Nurse required.
• CPR certification required.
• One year RN experience preferred.
• Current knowledge of clinical practice.
• Ability to operate and handle many kinds of complex equipment.
• Ability to demonstrate clinical competence and maintain current knowledge in caring for adolescent through geriatric patients.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Knowledge of theory, principles, techniques, and practice of professional nursing; of scientific principles and nursing research; of preparation, administration, and actions of medications; of treatments and medical procedures; of counseling and teaching techniques; of medical equipment as it relates to patient care.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited school of nursing preferred.
• ACLS certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Utilizes the nursing process as the basis for nursing care.
• Provides direct patient care.
• Performs nursing functions, applying professional skills.
• Documents and maintains data on patient’s record.
• Maintains a safe environment.
• Applies basic teaching/learning concepts to patient education.
• Provides for life support.
• Acts as a patient advocate.
• Cooperates as a member of the nursing unit, department, and overall hospital team.
• Participates in performance improvement.
• Delegates and/or supervises aspects of care to team members and reviews completion.
• Performs related work as required.
• Communicates pertinent data to appropriate parties.
• Maintains patient confidentiality.
• Conducts himself/herself effectively in stressful situations.
• Approaches situations with distressed patients, families, and visitors in a calm, professional manner.
• Collaborates with physicians and nurses to devise individualized care plans for patients.
• Properly assesses and manages patient populations with appropriate intervention.
• Administers intravenous medications and/or parenteral nutrition.
• Administers blood products and evaluates patient response.

Benefits

• Sign On Bonus available for full time positions!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees