Registered Nurse- 4N (Med Surg/Ortho/Peds)

Opelousas General Health System; Opelousas (LA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking dedicated Registered Nurses for full-time positions on their Med Surg/Ortho/Peds Unit. This role involves providing direct nursing care, utilizing the nursing process, and ensuring patient safety and confidentiality. The ideal candidate will be skilled in patient advocacy and collaboration with a diverse healthcare team. With a focus on quality patient care from infants to geriatrics, this position offers a supportive environment where you can make a significant impact on patients' lives. Join a team that values professional development and patient-centered care, and enjoy the benefits of a sign-on bonus for full-time roles.

Benefits

Sign-on Bonus

Health Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Qualifications

• Must have a nursing degree from an accredited program.
• Registered Nurse license required.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care to patients across all age groups.
• Document patient records and maintain confidentiality.
• Collaborate with healthcare team for individualized care.

Skills

Patient Care

Nursing Process

IV Medication Administration

Patient Advocacy

Collaboration with Physicians

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Tools

CPR Certification (BLS, ACLS, PALS)

Job description

Sign on Bonus for Full Time Positions!

Full Time Days (7A-7P) & Nights (7P-7A) on our Med Surg/Ortho/Peds Unit

The Registered Nurse provides direct nursing care to patients utilizing the nursing process, performs technical nursing functions and upholds the standard of practice of a professional nurse in caring for infant through geriatric patients.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

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

Minimum Qualifications

1. Associate or Bachelor's Degree from accredited Nursing Program.
2. License as a Registered Nurse.
3. CPR (BLS, ACLS, PALS).