Nursing Jobs in Opelousas, LA

Urgent Care - Nurse Practitioner (or) Physician Assistant

We are a growing network of urgent care clinics. Our rapid growth is a result of our unmatched customer service and genuine compassion towards every single customer. Our clinics offer non-critical, but urgent medical care to patients as an alternative to the emergency room or their primary physician. We are open seven days a week and serve all ages. We are a high performing organization who places a premium on our culture. Our Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants provide care for patients within standards of practice and regulations of government agencies. They are responsible for providing outstanding service while maintaining a compassionate and welcoming atmosphere. The ideal candidate is energetic, flexible, has a positive attitude and above all else, has a passion for patient care. Requirements and Qualifications: Current, unrestricted PA or NP license in the state or the ability to obtain Ability to obtain DEA licensure Knowledge of treatment and drug interactions Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Great Benefits: Competitive Compensation – Productivity Bonus! Healthcare Benefits including health, dental, vision life and disability Paid Time Off CME Credits 401-K Malpractice covered by employer Community Care Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO). #APP

LPN

Full-time

3 weeks ago

Licensed Practical Nurse

SouthStar Urgent Care Scott, LA

The Licensed Practical Nurse is responsible for providing patient care services, determining medical conditions, and preparing patients for examination and treatment under the direction of the Provider. The ideal LPN candidate is energetic, flexible, has a positive attitude and above all else, has a passion for patient care! Essential Functions and Responsibilities: Prepare patients for examination, records vitals and history, and provides treatment as applicable Assist in determining medical problems, initiates and maintains intravenous lines, administers fluids and medications as directed through provider orders Collaborate with providers and other medical staff when examining or treating patients, giving injections, removing sutures, and applying splints and dressings Authorize medication refills as per providers direction and provide prescription information to pharmacies Prepare and administer injections, change dressings, and facilitate wound management under providers orders Collect blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens through routine in-house testing procedures, and analyze and prepare for testing, log results, and perform lab call-backs Prepares exam/treatment rooms; select, setup, sterilize, and maintain medical supplies and equipment for procedures Document basic patient care and procedures, utilizing appropriate forms and electronic medical records Schedule patients for tests and follow-up appointments Instructs patients and family regarding treatment and medication instructions Collaborate, take direction, and initiate actions that will allow the assumption of cross-functional team actions to ensure seamless patient care Perform other duties as assigned Requirements and Qualifications: Education: High school graduate or equivalent is required. Certificate/License: Current LPN license. Current BLS certification is required. Experience: A minimum of one - three years of relevant experience is preferred. Community Care Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO). #LPN

Caregiver/Home Health Aide

All Ways Caring HomeCare Opelousas, LA

Our Company All Ways Caring HomeCare Overview Who we are looking for: At All Ways Caring HomeCare our Caregivers play a crucial role in providing individualized care that suits the needs of each client in the comfort of their homes. It is our goal to identify individuals who are compassionate, a #DifferenceMaker, and want to feel awesome about their job every day. What you will receive: Great company culture Competitive pay with daily pay options available Tuition reimbursement and campus partnerships Flexible work schedules close to home Retention and referral bonuses Benefits, Supplemental Plans, EAP, and 401K participation Career growth and development opportunities External Job Description What you will do: . Responsibilities align with the needs of our clients in assisting with daily activities to include, but not limited to the following: Meal preparation Housekeeping Companionship Personal hygiene care Transportation assistance Other light duties as assigned Qualifications What you will need: If you have what it takes and meet the following criteria, then take the first step and express your interest by applying to join our awesome team today! Qualifications: No prior experience necessary. Orientation and training provided Eighteen years of age or older with valid driver’s license Effective verbal and written communication Capable of working responsibly with confidential information Accountable, reliable, and ability to work independently with good judgement Successful completion of pre-employment background check Physical Requirements: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions, however, the physical demands must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job to include, but not limited, to the following: Sit, stand, walk, reach with hands and arms Talk and listen Close vision, distance vision, and peripheral vision Lift and/or move heavy objects up to 50 pounds with or without assistance Ability to type on a computer keyboard Noise may be moderate to loud Temperatures in home-like or office settings may vary About our Line of Business All Ways Caring HomeCare delivers quality, compassionate, and individualized care and support that helps people in need of assistance stay at home – all while maximizing their dignity, privacy, and independence. Whether recovering from illness, injury, or surgery, living with a chronic disability, or dealing with the natural process of aging, services are tailored to meet the individual needs of people of all ages, physical conditions, and cognitive abilities. All Ways Caring HomeCare services include personal care and homemaking programs, professional nursing, older adult care management, Alzheimer’s/dementia care, respite care, and other programs. For more information, please visit www.allwayscaring.com. Follow us on Facebook and LinkedIn. Salary Range USD $10.00 / Hour

Registered Nurse - Critical Care Float Pool (Full-Time, Nights)

Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System Lafayette, LA

Job Description Clinical Practice and Care Management Performs psycholosocial/physiologic assessments that integrates changing data Formulates a plan of care based on trends of similar patients, including patient education and discharge planning. Tailors and prioritizes caring practice to individual needs, including cultural/ ethical/ spiritual needs. Participates in the planning of routine transitional health care needs. (i.e. treatment options patient placement options, end of life options) Responds to changes in patient's needs and provides holistic care using independent clinical judgment based on knowledge drawn from education and experience. Adapts planned educational programs and information to individual patients and family by modifying teaching strategies or content. Integrates education during the delivery of patient care. Collaborates with patients/ families to identify realistic desired outcomes. Ensures efficiency in the delivery of care: determines immediate priorities and offers solution for problems. Actively advocates for patient rights and identifies potential conflict. Seeks counsel for resolution of conflict. Identifies variances from expected outcomes. Evaluates patient outcomes and makes revisions in the plan of care. Documents all patient care activities as per documentation standards. Assists the healthcare team with the documentation process. Communication and Collaboration Consistently communicates/collaborates with the health care team members, patients and families to maximize patient outcomes. Appropriately delegates patient care activities to other health care team members and participates in making and revising staff assignments to achieve maximum productivity Maintains knowledge regarding unit initiatives, and incorporates the outcomes of the team/ committees work into practice. Participates on unit teams, work groups and/ or committees. Anticipates needs and voluntarily assists others. Quality Demonstrates knowledge of unit based quality improvement initiatives. Participates in quality improvement initiatives by utilizing standards, guidelines, and pathways for care delivery. Incorporates evidence based practice and research findings into nursing practice to enhance outcomes. Professional Development Acts as a clinical resource and serves as a mentor to health care team members; displays leadership behaviors. Identifies own learning needs based on self-evaluation and the progress made from the previous year's goals. Accountable for all documentation and completion of all required continuing education and competencies relevant to area of practice as defined by clinical management. Ensures improvements in practice settings by assuming responsibility for self-development in life-long learning. Provides direction and guidance to others regarding practice, serves as a resource, preceptor, and mentor. Leadership skills in critical thinking, decision-making, and problem solving. Other duties Consistently performs 12 organizational Service Standards focused on Values, Service and Quality. Qualifications 2 years of acute-care nursing Graduate of accredited school of nursing Current NIH Stroke Scale Certificate within six months Current Louisiana State license or temporary license as RN BLS certification Advanced Cardiac Life Support for their specialty within six months

RN

Full-time

3 weeks ago

Case Manager RN

Opelousas General Health System Opelousas, LA

Full time opportunity available. *This position requires on call work as part of the standard schedule* Work in collaboration with all healthcare team members to facilitate services to ensure care is appropriate, timely, cost effective and achieves desired results for patients throughout the continuum of care. Essential Duties & Responsibilities: 1. Coordinates communication among healthcare team members including patient, family, physicians and payers. 2. Facilitates interdisciplinary care conferences to provide continuity of care throughout the continuum. 3. Identifies appropriate level of care determinations based on admission criteria for setting and reimbursement structures. 4. Identification of patient care needs for appropriate screening and referrals. 5. Performs patient assessment to include: Clinical status Functional capabilities Recovery level potential Realistic options as alternatives to acute care Patient goals for care 6. Develops action plan for discharge planning including specific tasks and timetable. 7. Identifications of efficient utilization of clinical resources. 8. Tracking, entering and reporting case management variances/avoidable days. Education: Associates degree in Nursing required. Certification/License: Registered Nurse required. CPR required. Certified Case Manager (CCM) preferred. Experience : 3 years of experience in General Medical Surgical/Case Management/Utilization Review/Hospice Care Additional Experience Preferred Broad based healthcare operational experience. Requires strong communication skills, self-directed; dependable: ability to provide education to nursing staff, physicians, patients and families, and ancillary services. Ability to merge clinical and financial processes. Basic computer knowledge.

RN

Full-time

3 weeks ago

Registered Nurse - Cath Lab

Opelousas General Health System Opelousas, LA

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 adult patients. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Efficiently and effectively handles inquiries and referrals, knowledge of, and communication with referral sources; Provides hospital and program information to individuals, agencies and professionals; Makes outside referrals, when appropriate; Makes patient safety and level of care recommendations to the physician; Completes all admission requirements including patient assessment and mental health status; communicating patient safety concerns and pertinent patient information to unit nursing staff and documenting all necessary information in the EMR. Demonstrates knowledge of Nursing Standard of Care. Demonstrates knowledge of Patient and Family Education Completed initial assessments on all patients within 24 hours of admission and reassesses patient within the required time frame with any changes in patient’s condition and every shift. Utilizes the nursing process as the basis for nursing care. Provides direct patient care. Performs nursing functions, applying professional skills. Documents and maintains date on patient’s record. Maintains a safe environment. Applies basic teaching / learning concepts to patient education. Provides for life support. Acts as a patient advocate. Cooperates as a member of the nursing unit, department and overall hospital team. Participates in performance improvement. Delegates and / or supervises aspects of care to team members and reviews completion. Performs related work as required. Communicates pertinent data to appropriate parties. Maintains patient confidentiality. Conducts himself/herself effectively in stressful situations. Approaches situations with distressed patients, families, and visitors in a calm, professional manner. Collaborates with physicians and nurses to devise individualized care plans for patients. Properly assesses and manages patient populations with appropriate intervention. Education: Associate's degree in nursing required. Bachelor's degree from accredited school of Nursing preferred. Certification/License : Louisiana RN license required. CPR required. ACLS and PALS preferred. Additional Experience Preferred One year of RN experience is preferred. One year of Cath Lab experience is 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 adult 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.