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Registered Nurse – Direct Patient Care
Opelousas General Health System · Opelousas
Job description
About the role
We are seeking a Registered Nurse to deliver direct patient care across a broad age range, from infants to geriatric patients. Working under supervision, you will apply the nursing process to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individualized care plans in a hospital setting.
Key responsibilities
- Provide direct nursing care and perform technical nursing functions.
- Document patient information accurately and maintain confidentiality.
- Administer intravenous medications, parenteral nutrition, and blood products while monitoring patient response.
- Support life‑saving measures and act as a patient advocate.
- Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary team members to develop and adjust care plans.
- Educate patients and families using basic teaching concepts.
- Delegate and supervise care tasks to appropriate team members.
- Participate in performance improvement initiatives and maintain a safe environment.
Required profile
- Associate degree in Nursing (Bachelor’s preferred).
- Active license with the State Board of Nursing.
- Current CPR certification; ACLS certification preferred.
- Knowledge of clinical practice for adolescent through geriatric populations.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Required skills
- IV therapy and medication administration.
- Parenteral nutrition delivery.
- Blood product administration.
- Basic Life Support (CPR) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS).
- Operation of complex clinical equipment.
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