Emergency Department Nurse – Patient Care & Leadership

CHRISTUS Health System; Ferguson (LA); On-site; USD 68,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

CHRISTUS Health is seeking a qualified registered nurse in Ferguson, LA to provide independent and collaborative patient care in a fast-paced clinical setting. The nurse will apply the nursing process, assess and plan care, and support long-range goals in patient treatment.

Must have a BSN preferred, an RN license in Louisiana or a compact state, BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications, and 1 year of related experience. Full-time, 12-hour shifts with orientation and competency validation are offered.

Qualifications

• BSN preferred
• 1 year of experience in related nursing specialty preferred
• BLS required
• RN license in state of employment or compact

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care utilizing the nursing process: assessment, diagnosis, planning, intervention, and evaluation for assigned patients.
• Administer medications and treatments using appropriate protocols; monitor for side-effects and effectiveness.
• Document patient history, symptoms, medication, and care provided.
• Educate patients, families, and caregivers; identify issues and resources.
• Delegate appropriately to other care providers to manage the clinical situation.

Skills

BLS certification

Education

Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing

Job description

CHRISTUS Health is seeking a qualified registered nurse in Ferguson, LA to provide independent and collaborative patient care in a fast-paced clinical setting. The nurse will apply the nursing process, assess and plan care, and support long-range goals in patient treatment.

Must have a BSN preferred, an RN license in Louisiana or a compact state, BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications, and 1 year of related experience. Full-time, 12-hour shifts with orientation and competency validation are offered.