Registered Nurse - SDS

Opelousas General Health System•Opelousas, LA

10h

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 geriatric age. The role includes assessing and managing patient populations, developing individualized care plans in collaboration with physicians and nurses, administering medications and blood products, and supporting patients and their families. This is a full-time day position in SDS.

Requirements

Associate degree in Nursing.
Louisiana State Registered Nurse (RN) license.
CPR certification.
Current knowledge of clinical practice.
Ability to operate and handle various kinds 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.
One year of RN experience.
NRP certification.

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 with the nursing unit, department, and hospital team.
Participate in performance improvement.
Delegate or supervise aspects of care to team members and review completion.
Communicate pertinent data to appropriate parties.
Respond effectively to stressful situations and approach distressed patients, families, and visitors calmly and professionally.
Collaborate with physicians and nurses to devise 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.