Registered Nurse — 5N Medical-Surgical

Job overview

The Registered Nurse — 5N Medical-Surgical works onsite in Opelousas, LA. Compensation is $26.50–$39.75 per hour. The role supports patient care at Opelousas General Health System. The nurse provides direct care using the nursing process and professional nursing standards for patients from infancy through geriatrics. The role contributes to individualized care, patient safety, education, and coordination with the nursing unit and hospital team.

What you'll do

• Provide direct patient care and perform nursing functions
• document patient records
• maintain a safe environment
• educate patients
• provide life support and advocate for patients
• collaborate with physicians and nurses on individualized care plans
• assess patients and provide appropriate interventions
• administer intravenous medications or parenteral nutrition and blood products
• delegate or supervise aspects of care and review completion
• maintain confidentiality and communicate pertinent information.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

registered nurse

5n medical-surgical

opelousas general health system

opelousas la

direct patient care

nursing process

patient education

care planning

iv medications

blood products

7 a.m.–7 p.m.

7 p.m.–7 a.m.

$26.50–$39.75/hr

sign-on bonus available

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• The posting refers to an excellent benefits package and states that a sign-on bonus is available.

Why this role

The posting lists full-time positions on 7 a.m.–7 p.m. and 7 p.m.–7 a.m. schedules, and notes a sign-on bonus is available. An associate degree in nursing, Louisiana RN license, and CPR are required; a bachelor’s degree, ACLS, PALS, and one year of RN experience are preferred.

About the employer

Opelousas General Health System is hiring for this role. Industry: Home Health Care Services. Sector: 62.