Charge Nurse: Patient Care Leader & Preceptor

Jobtome; Shreveport (LA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

CHRISTUS Health in Louisiana seeks a dedicated Registered Nurse to assess patients, plan care, and provide quality nursing services. You will supervise LVN/LPNs, nursing assistants, and clerical staff, and may serve as charge nurse for the unit. Care includes pediatric to geriatric patients across shifts.

The role involves developing comprehensive care plans, coordinating with interdisciplinary teams, and documenting progress daily. New nurses receive orientation and ongoing training per policy.

Qualifications

• BSN preferred.
• Six months to a year of RN experience.
• Current RN license in state of employment or compact.
• BLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for patient assessment and care planning.
• Provide quality nursing care to assigned patients.
• Supervise LVN/LPNs, aides, and clerical staff as assigned.
• Evaluate patient response and adjust goals weekly.
• Document nursing care plans, progress notes, and flow sheets.

Skills

Leadership

Nursing assessment

Care planning

Patient education

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Job description

CHRISTUS Health in Louisiana seeks a dedicated Registered Nurse to assess patients, plan care, and provide quality nursing services. You will supervise LVN/LPNs, nursing assistants, and clerical staff, and may serve as charge nurse for the unit. Care includes pediatric to geriatric patients across shifts.

The role involves developing comprehensive care plans, coordinating with interdisciplinary teams, and documenting progress daily. New nurses receive orientation and ongoing training per policy.