Acute Care RN - 12-Week Contract (12h Shifts)

CHRISTUS Health; Alexandria (LA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

CHRISTUS Health in Alexandria, LA is seeking a competent registered nurse to provide independent, high-quality patient care in a busy clinical setting. The role emphasizes comprehensive nursing care using the nursing process, medication administration, patient education, and adherence to safety protocols.

You will collaborate with a care team to plan and evaluate outcomes, documenting history and treatments as required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing preferred.
• 1 year of experience in the related nursing specialty preferred.
• BLS required.
• RN License in state of employment or compact.
• ACLS required.

Responsibilities

• Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
• Provides nursing care utilizing the nursing process, including assessment, diagnosis, planning, intervention and evaluation for assigned patients.
• Addresses increasingly complex psychological, emotional, cultural, and social needs of patient and families.
• Administers medications and treatments; monitors for side-effects and effectiveness of the treatment prescribed.
• Documents patient history, symptoms, medication, and care given.
• Assesses learning needs and provides education to patients, family members and/or care givers; identify issues and resources.

Education

Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing

Job description

CHRISTUS Health in Alexandria, LA is seeking a competent registered nurse to provide independent, high-quality patient care in a busy clinical setting. The role emphasizes comprehensive nursing care using the nursing process, medication administration, patient education, and adherence to safety protocols.

You will collaborate with a care team to plan and evaluate outcomes, documenting history and treatments as required.