Lactation RN: Expert Patient Care & Education

Opelousas General Health System; Opelousas (LA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Opelousas General Health System in Opelousas, LA is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Lactation Department. You will provide direct nursing care, use the nursing process, and collaborate with physicians and nurses to devise individualized care plans for patients.

Requires an Associate's degree in nursing; BSN preferred. LA RN license and CPR required; ACLS/PALS preferred. This full-time position emphasizes patient education, documentation, safety, and teamwork across the hospital.

Qualifications

• Education: Associate's degree in nursing is required; BSN preferred.
• License/Certification: Louisiana State Board RN license and CPR required; ACLS and PALS preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct nursing care to patients using the nursing process.
• Documents and maintains data on patient records.
• Maintains a safe environment and provides education to patients/families.
• Administers medications and parenteral nutrition as ordered.
• Collaborates with physicians and nurses to plan individualized care.

Skills

Nursing care

Patient assessment

Medication administration

Documentation

Teamwork & collaboration

Education

Associate's degree in nursing

Bachelor's degree in nursing (preferred)

Job description

Opelousas General Health System in Opelousas, LA is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Lactation Department. You will provide direct nursing care, use the nursing process, and collaborate with physicians and nurses to devise individualized care plans for patients.

Requires an Associate's degree in nursing; BSN preferred. LA RN license and CPR required; ACLS/PALS preferred. This full-time position emphasizes patient education, documentation, safety, and teamwork across the hospital.