Opelousas General Health System

LPN - 5N (Med Surg)

$18.68 - $28.02 / hour
Full time day position available. (7am - 7pm) 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. Essential Duties & Responsibilities: 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 herself/himself effectively in stressful situations. Approaches situations with distressed patients, families, and visitors in a calm, professional manner. Provides basic nursing care under the directions of the Registered Nurse. Education: Vocational/Technical degree in practical nursing required. License/Certification: La State Board Practical Nursing license required. CPR required. ACLS and PALS preferred. Additional experience preferred: One year of LPN 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. One year of LPN experience preferred. Excellent benefits: click her for more details OGHS-Benefits.pdf
Opelousas General Health System

Charge RN - 5N

Full time night opening (7P-7A) Sign on Bonus for full time positions! 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. Responsible for managing all aspects of nursing responsibilities during each shift. Delegates assignments and provides supervision for the support staff in accordance with their level of training and patient’s acuity. Works in collaboration with interdisciplinary team members to ensure the quality of patient care. Essential Duties & Responsibilities: • 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. • Administers intravenous medications and parenteral nutrition. • Administers blood products and evaluates patient response. • Supervises nursing staff and monitoring their needs. • Coordinates nursing assignments and patient care. • Oversees patient admissions, transfers, and discharges. • Mentors new staff and provides support and guidance to all staff members. • Ensures compliance with all health and safety regulations. • Identifies issues or emergent matters and responds in a calm and effective manner. Education: Associates of Nursing Required, Bachelors of Nursing Preferred. License & Certification: RN and CPR required. ACLS and PALS preferred. Browse our benefits OGHS-Benefits.pdf
Opelousas General Health System

PRN Registered Nurse (Emergency Dept)

PRN opportunities 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. Essential Duties & Responsibilities: 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. Administers intravenous medications and / or parenteral nutrition. Administers blood products and evaluates patient response. Education: Graduate of accredited School of Nursing with either an Associate or Bachelor degree. License/Certification: La State Board of Nursing License and 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.
Opelousas General Health System

Medical Assistant - Rural Health Clinic

Responsible for receiving and triaging patients, determines their needs and assess them accordingly. Performs optimal ambulatory health care to patients. Stocks and maintains exam rooms and Nurse’s stations. Essential Duties & Responsibilities: • Plans and manages patient care according to each patient’s needs. • Interviews patients and records their medical history and physical condition. • Obtains patient vital signs, including weight, pulse, blood pressure, temperature, and respiration. • Provides routine care for patients. • Observes patients’ overall health. • Reviews medical charts. • Communicates with patients and their families. • Prepares specimens for lab courier. • Prepares and assists Medical Provider with minor procedures. • Assists with patient comfort. • Maintains medical supplies inventory and performing preventive maintenance to keep medical equipment operating. • Counsels patients by transmitting physician’s orders and medications refills to pharmacy and progress notes to insurance for prior authorizations. • Schedules procedures/imaging; verifying times with patients; and preparing charts and pre-admission and consent forms. • Maintains safe, secure, and healthy work environment by establishing and following standards and procedures and complying with legal regulations. • Serves and protects the practice by adhering to professional standards; facility policies and procedures; and federal, state, and local requirements. Education: High School Diploma required. Vocational/Technical degree in Medical Office Assistant or Related field preferred. Experience: EMR and CPR preferred.
Opelousas General Health System

Nursing Assistant - 4N (PRN)

About the Role: The Nursing Assistant plays a critical role in delivering compassionate and high-quality care to patients in various healthcare settings across the United States. This position focuses on supporting licensed nursing staff by providing essential patient care, monitoring vital signs, and assisting with daily living activities to promote patient comfort and well-being. The Nursing Assistant ensures adherence to infection control protocols and wound care procedures to maintain a safe and hygienic environment. By maintaining accurate records and communicating effectively with the healthcare team, the Nursing Assistant contributes to the continuity and quality of patient care. Ultimately, this role is vital in enhancing patient outcomes and supporting the overall healthcare delivery process. Minimum Qualifications: High school diploma or equivalent. Completion of a state-approved Nursing Assistant training program. Current certification as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) or equivalent as required by state regulations. Basic proficiency in computer use for documentation purposes. Ability to perform physical tasks associated with patient care and mobility assistance. Preferred Qualifications: Experience working in assisted living or primary care settings. Additional certifications in wound care or infection control. Strong interpersonal and communication skills. Demonstrated compassion and patience in patient care. Familiarity with electronic health record (EHR) systems. Responsibilities: Assist patients with activities of daily living including bathing, dressing, grooming, and mobility support. Monitor and record vital signs such as temperature, pulse, respiration, and blood pressure accurately and timely. Provide wound care under the supervision of nursing staff, ensuring proper cleaning and dressing changes. Implement infection control measures to prevent the spread of infectious diseases within the care environment. Maintain clear and accurate patient records and report any changes in patient condition to the nursing team. Support patients in assisted living settings by promoting independence and providing compassionate care. Utilize basic computer skills to document patient information and communicate with healthcare professionals. Demonstrate regular and predictable attendance to ensure consistent patient care and team collaboration. Skills: The required skills such as patient care, vital signs monitoring, wound care, and infection control are fundamental to daily nursing assistant duties, ensuring patient safety and comfort. Basic computer literacy enables efficient documentation and communication within the healthcare team, supporting accurate and timely information sharing. Compassion and primary care skills are essential for building trust and providing emotional support to patients, enhancing their overall care experience. Regular and predictable attendance ensures reliability and continuity of care, which is critical in healthcare environments. Preferred skills like experience in assisted living and familiarity with electronic health records further enhance the Nursing Assistant's ability to deliver specialized and efficient care.
Opelousas General Health System

Nursing Assistant - Psych Monitoring

About the Role: Under the directions and supervision of professional and practical nursing staff, routine duties in caring for our patients’ needs, activities of daily living, and unit maintenance. Minimum Qualifications: High school diploma or equivalent. Completion of a state-approved Nursing Assistant training program. Current certification as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) or equivalent as required by state regulations. Basic Life Support (CPR) required. Basic proficiency in computer use for documentation purposes. Ability to perform physical tasks associated with patient care and mobility assistance. Preferred Qualifications: Experience working in assisted living or primary care settings. Additional certifications in wound care or infection control. Strong interpersonal and communication skills. Demonstrated compassion and patience in patient care. Familiarity with electronic health record (EHR) systems. Responsibilities: Performs routine duties in caring for patients’ needs and activities of daily living, i.e., hygiene, comfort, ambulation. Functions as an assistant to the nurse as assigned. Documents and maintains data or patient’s record. Observes assigned patients and documents observations according to policy. Performs related work as required. Demonstrates and promotes an awareness of patient’s age, growth, development, and cultural / spiritual. Acts as a patient advocate. Cooperates as a member of the nursing unit, department and overall hospital team. Participates in performance improvement. 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. Maintains a safe and clean environment. Skills: The required skills such as patient care, vital signs monitoring, wound care, and infection control are fundamental to daily nursing assistant duties, ensuring patient safety and comfort. Basic computer literacy enables efficient documentation and communication within the healthcare team, supporting accurate and timely information sharing. Compassion and primary care skills are essential for building trust and providing emotional support to patients, enhancing their overall care experience. Regular and predictable attendance ensures reliability and continuity of care, which is critical in healthcare environments. Preferred skills like experience in assisted living and familiarity with electronic health records further enhance the Nursing Assistant's ability to deliver specialized and efficient care.
Opelousas General Health System

Nursing Assistant - 5N (Med Surg)

Full time positions available. (6am-6pm and 6 pm-6am). Under the directions and supervision of professional and practical nursing staff, performs routine duties in caring for infants through geriatric patients’ needs and unit maintenance. Essential Duties & Responsibilities: Performs routine duties in caring for patients’ needs and activities of daily living, i.e., hygiene, comfort, ambulation. Functions as an assistant to the nurse as assigned. Documents and maintains data or patient’s record. Demonstrates and promotes an awareness of patient’s age, growth, development, and cultural / spiritual. Acts as a patient advocate. Cooperates as a member of the nursing unit, department and overall hospital team. Participates in performance improvement. 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. Maintains a safe and clean environment. Education: Completion of a state-approved CNA program required. High School Diploma preferred. License/Certification: Certified Nursing Assistant certification required and CPR required. Additional experience preferred: Current knowledge of clinical practice. Ability to operate and handle many kinds of complex equipment: copy machine, intercom system, telephones, computer and fax machine. Experience in computer order entry. 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 Effectively handles frequent interruptions and distractions. Excellent Benefits: click here for more details OGHS-Benefits.pdf
Opelousas General Health System

Registered Nurse - (Emergency Dept)

$26.50 - $39.75 / hour
Sign On Bonus! Full Time Positions available. (7am-7pm & 7pm-7am) in our Emergency Department Main Campus. The Registered Nurse 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. Essential Duties and Responsibilities 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. Administers intravenous medications and / or parenteral nutrition. Administers blood products and evaluates patient response. Minimum Qualifications Associates or Bachelors Degree from accredited Nursing Program License as a Registered Nurse CPR ( BLS)-Required CPR( ACLS, PALS) -Preferred NRP- Preferred Excellent Benefits: click her for more details OGHS-Benefits.pdf
Opelousas General Health System

Registered Nurse -L&D

$26.50 - $39.75 / hour
Sign On Bonus! Full time day position available. (7A-7P and 7P-7A) 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. Essential Duties & Responsibilities: • 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. • Administers intravenous medications and / or parenteral nutrition. • Administers blood products and evaluates patient response. Education : Associates degree in Nursing required. Bachelor's degree preferred. License/Certification: La State RN Nursing 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. • NRP certification preferred. Excellent Benefits: click her for more details OGHS-Benefits.pdf
Opelousas General Health System

Registered Nurse- 4N (Med Surg/Ortho/Peds)

$26.50 - $39.75 / hour
Sign on Bonus for Full Time Positions! Full Time Days (7A-7P) & Nights (7P-7A) on our Med Surg/Ortho/Peds Unit The Registered Nurse 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. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: • 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. • Administers intravenous medications and / or parenteral nutrition. • Administers blood products and evaluates patient response. Minimum Qualifications • Associate or Bachelor's Degree from accredited Nursing Program • License as a Registered Nurse • CPR ( BLS, ACLS, PALS) Excellent Benefits: click here for more details OGHS-Benefits.pdf