RN Job In Lake Charles, Louisiana
Registered Nurse, Acute MedSurgical A - Full time
Lake Charles, Louisiana 70601 Type of Facility: Hospital
Summary:
A Registered Professional Nurse is responsible for the delivery of patient care through the process of assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation and evaluation. In addition, the Registered Professional Nurse prescribes, delegates, coordinates, supervises and evaluates patient teaching and the activities of the ancillary nursing personnel while maintaining the standards of professional nursing. The Registered Nurse is able to provide direct and indirect care to patients.
Requirements:
A. Education/Skills
Graduate of a State Board School of Nursing or equivalent.
B. Experience
Six (6) months experience preferred.
C. Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications
Current RN license or permit to practice professional nursing in the State of Louisiana.
American Heart Association BLS – within two (2) weeks of employment
Current NIHSS certification at time of hire or within 90 days of hire for experienced RNs or completion within 12 months of hire for new graduate nurses and maintain certification thereafter.
Current Arrhythmia recognition at time of hire or within 8 weeks of hire for experienced RNs or completion within 6 months for new graduate nurses. Maintain certification thereafter.
Work Type:
Full Time
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