Job Description

DescriptionSummary:1. 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.2. The Graduate Nurse has received a temporary license from the Board of Nurse Examiners from the State of Louisiana, to practice professional nursing under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse. The graduate may practice as a nurse in the State of Louisiana pending the results of the licensing examination, providing the nurse does not use the title Registered Nurse. The graduate may perform those duties outlined in the job description of the Registered Nurse except those not allowed by the Nurse Practice Act and/or policy. The graduate provides direct and indirect nursing care to the patient. This involves assessing, diagnosing, planning, administering and evaluating the nursing care to the patient and the supervision of the nonprofessional personnel.Requirements:A. Education/SkillsGraduate of a School of Nursing or equivalent.B. ExperienceSix (6) months experience preferred.C. Licenses, Registrations, or CertificationsCurrent license or permit to practice professional nursing in the State of LouisianaBLS \xe2\x80\x93 within two (2) weeks of employmentWork Type:Full TimeEEO is the law - click below for more information:We endeavor to make this site accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact us at (844) 257-6925.

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