Acute Care RN - Independent Practice, Per Diem

CHRISTUS Health; Shreveport (LA); On-site; USD 54,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

CHRISTUS Health seeks a competent Registered Nurse to practice independently in a hospital/clinical setting. The nurse will provide routine and complex care, align with long-range goals, and delegate tasks to other care providers to manage clinical situations.

The role emphasizes nursing process, patient education, and accurate documentation as part of standard care delivery in the CHRISTUS Health system.

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
• Current ACLS certification 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: assessment, diagnosis, planning, intervention and evaluation for assigned patients.
• Addresses complex psychological, emotional, cultural, and social needs of patients and families.
• Administers medications and treatments using appropriate protocols; monitors side-effects and effectiveness.
• Documents patient history, symptoms, medication, and care given.
• Educates patients, family members, and/or care givers; identifies issues and resources.

Education

Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing

Job description

CHRISTUS Health seeks a competent Registered Nurse to practice independently in a hospital/clinical setting. The nurse will provide routine and complex care, align with long-range goals, and delegate tasks to other care providers to manage clinical situations.

The role emphasizes nursing process, patient education, and accurate documentation as part of standard care delivery in the CHRISTUS Health system.