Chemotherapy Nurse - Independent Practice & Education

CHRISTUS Health; Alexandria (LA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

CHRISTUS Health in Louisiana is seeking a competent Registered Nurse. The role involves independent practice in a clinical setting, providing routine and complex care, and planning ahead for contingencies.

Candidates must have a BSN preferred and hold an RN license valid in the state or via compact, with BLS required. The nurse will administer medications per protocol, document patient information, educate families, and delegate as needed to support patient care.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing preferred.
• 1 year of experience in the related nursing specialty preferred.
• BLS 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, including assessment, diagnosis, planning, intervention and evaluation for assigned patients.
• Addresses increasingly complex psychological, emotional, cultural, and social needs of patient and families in accordance with their level of practice.
• Using the appropriate protocol, administers medications and treatments; monitors for side-effects and effectiveness of the treatment prescribed.
• Documents patient history, symptoms, medication, and care given.
• Assess learning needs and provides education to patients, family members and/or care givers; identify issues and resources.

Education

Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing

RN License in state of employment or compact

BLS required

Job description

CHRISTUS Health in Louisiana is seeking a competent Registered Nurse. The role involves independent practice in a clinical setting, providing routine and complex care, and planning ahead for contingencies.

Candidates must have a BSN preferred and hold an RN license valid in the state or via compact, with BLS required. The nurse will administer medications per protocol, document patient information, educate families, and delegate as needed to support patient care.