Opelousas General Health System·Opelousas, Louisiana
Provides direct nursing care to patients using the nursing process and performs technical functions in emergency and surgical settings. Responsibilities include managing patient records, administering medications, and collaborating with physicians to create individualized care plans.
Under direction of the Emergency Services Manager, provides direct nursing care to patients utilizing the nursing process, performs technical nursing functions and upholds the standard of practice of a professional nurse.
Associate's degree in nursing required. Bachelor's degree from accredited school of Nursing preferred.
Louisiana RN license required. CPR required. ACLS and PALS preferred.
Additional Experience Preferred
One year of RN experience preferred.
Current knowledge of emergency services
Ability to operate and handle many kinds of complex equipment.
Ability to demonstrate clinical competence and maintain current knowledge in caring for adolescent through geriatric patients.
Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
Knowledge of theory, principles, techniques, and practice of professional nursing; of scientific principles and nursing research; of preparation, administration, and actions of medications; of treatments and medical procedures; of counseling and teaching techniques; of medical equipment as it relates to patient care.
ACLS and PALS certification preferred.
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Requires an Associate's degree in nursing and a valid Louisiana RN license, with a Bachelor's degree preferred. CPR certification is required, while ACLS and PALS certifications and one year of RN experience are preferred.
Market context
In Louisiana, nursing roles typically see steady demand across hospitals, clinics, and community care settings, especially for RNs with current licensure and recent clinical experience. These roles can be competitive because employers often look for candidates who can start quickly, meet certification and driving requirements, and handle patient care with limited onboarding. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, and confirm your RN license, CPR certification, and driver’s license are current before applying.
