Registered Nurse (RN), PRN Psychiatric Unit
Employment type
Full-time
Work setting
On-site
Location
Opelousas, LA
Schedule
Day shift
Posted
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Job overview
The Registered Nurse (RN), PRN Psychiatric Unit role is onsite in Opelousas, LA; compensation is not specified. The nurse works as part of the nursing unit, department, and overall hospital team at Opelousas General Health System. The role provides direct nursing care using the nursing process, supports patient safety and education, and collaborates with physicians and nurses on individualized care plans. It contributes to coordinated care across patient populations from infancy through geriatrics.
What you'll do
- Provide direct patient care using the nursing process
- document care in patient records
- maintain a safe environment and patient confidentiality
- provide patient education and life support
- advocate for patients
- communicate pertinent information
- collaborate on individualized care plans
- assess patients and provide appropriate interventions
- administer intravenous medications, parenteral nutrition, and blood products
- delegate or supervise aspects of care and review completion.
What we're looking for
- Skills & competencies
- registered nursernpsychiatric unitprndirect patient carenursing processpatient advocacypatient educationopelousas general health systemopelousas lalouisiana nursing licensecpr
- Work arrangement
- Weekend coverage required
Why this role
PRN opportunities are available. Louisiana State Board of Nursing license and CPR are required; ACLS and PALS are preferred.
About the employer
Opelousas General Health System is hiring for this role. Industry: Offices of Physicians (except Mental Health Specialists). Sector: 62.
Additional details
- Industry sector
- 62
- Industry
- Offices of Physicians (except Mental Health Specialists)
- Occupation code
- 29-1141.00
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Listing ID: 3e31a388-e85d-4101-8f48-d74e92c0919d