Opelousas General Health System·Opelousas, Louisiana
Provides direct nursing care to patients from infants to geriatrics using the nursing process and professional technical skills. Collaborates with healthcare teams to develop individualized care plans and maintains accurate patient records.
Part time position available.
Under direction, 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.
Education: Associates degree in Nursing Required; Bachelors degree in Nursing Preferred
RN license required. CPR required. ACLS and PALS preferred
Additional Experience Preferred
One year of RN experience preferred.
Current knowledge of clinical practice.
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.
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Requires an Associate degree in Nursing and a valid RN license along with CPR certification. A Bachelor's degree, ACLS, PALS, 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.
