The Registered Nurse provides safe therapeutic care in a holistic and systematic way, incorporating differences into the provision of care. Integrates knowledge, skills, and experiences to meet the needs of patients and families throughout the continuum to include patient and family education. Relies on education and training to complete responsibilities within scope of licensure as registered nurse.
Education - Graduate of accredited school of nursing
Special Skills - Proficient in the English language, verbal and written communication skills, computer skills
Licensure - Current Louisiana State license as RN; BLS certification; ACLS and PALS Certification within first 6 months of hire, CPI and NIH Stroke Scale Certifications within first year of hire
Department
ACLS
BLS
PALS
NRP
Day Patient
Yes
Yes
No
No
Labor and Delivery
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
Medical ICU
Yes
Yes
No
No
Neonatal ICU
No
Yes
No
Yes
Operating Room (WCC and Surgicare)
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Operating Room (HH)
Yes
Yes
No
No
Operating Room (ACC)
No
Yes
No
No
PACU (WCC and Surgicare)
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
PACU (ACC and HHL)
Yes
Yes
No
No
Patient Care Unit
Yes
Yes
No
No
Pediatric ICU
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Progressive Care
Yes
Yes
No
No
