Registered Nurse - SDS

Opelousas General Health System•Opelousas, LA

About The Position

Under direction, the Registered Nurse provides direct nursing care to patients using the nursing process, performs technical nursing functions, and upholds professional nursing standards while caring for patients from infancy through geriatrics. The role includes assessing and managing patient populations, collaborating with physicians and nurses on individualized care plans, administering medications and blood products, and supporting patients and families. The position is full time, day shift. A sign-on bonus is available. The job posting refers to an benefits document for further benefit details but does not specify the benefits.

Requirements

Associate degree in Nursing.
Louisiana State Registered Nurse license.
CPR certification.
Current knowledge of clinical practice.
Ability to operate and handle various types of complex equipment.
Ability to demonstrate clinical competence and maintain current knowledge in caring for adolescent through geriatric patients.
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
Knowledge of professional nursing theory, principles, techniques, and practice; scientific principles and nursing research; medication preparation, administration, and actions; treatments and medical procedures; counseling and teaching techniques; and medical equipment related to patient care.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Nursing.
ACLS certification.
PALS certification.
NRP certification.
One year of RN experience.

Responsibilities

Use the nursing process as the basis for nursing care.
Provide direct patient care and perform nursing functions using professional skills.
Document and maintain data in patient records.
Maintain a safe environment and patient confidentiality.
Apply basic teaching and learning concepts to patient education.
Provide life support and act as a patient advocate.
Cooperate as a member of the nursing unit, department, and hospital team.
Participate in performance improvement.
Delegate and/or supervise aspects of care to team members and review completion.
Communicate pertinent data to appropriate parties.
Conduct oneself effectively in stressful situations and approach distressed patients, families, and visitors calmly and professionally.
Collaborate with physicians and nurses to develop individualized patient care plans.
Assess and manage patient populations with appropriate interventions.
Administer intravenous medications and/or parenteral nutrition.
Administer blood products and evaluate patient response.
Perform related work as required.