Registered Nurse - 3 North - Med/Surg

Terrebonne General Health System Houma, LA, US

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Night (United States of America)

Department:

100 - 604000 TG - 3 North - Med Surg - Oncology

Position Description:

Plans, implements, coordinates and evaluates nursing care for patients. Participates in patient and family teaching and provides leadership by working cooperatively with ancillary nursing personnel and other patient team members in maintaining standards for professional nursing practice in the clinical setting.

Qualifications:

Must be licensed to practice as a registered nurse in Louisiana.

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