ER Nurse: Fast-Paced Emergency Care

CHRISTUS Health; Bossier City (LA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Christus Health in Louisiana is seeking an experienced registered nurse for full-time night shifts in the Emergency Department. The role involves independent nursing care using the nursing process for assigned patients, with the ability to delegate to other care providers to manage complex clinical situations.

Requirements include a BSN preferred, 1 year of related nursing experience, and current RN license in the state or a compact state, plus BLS; ACLS and PALS are required within specified

Qualifications

• BSN preferred
• 1 year of experience in the related nursing specialty preferred
• RN license in state of employment or compact
• BLS required
• ACLS and PALS certifications required
• All new hires must attend New Nurses Orientation within first 30 days and pass competency validations
• New hires are precepted by trained staff and onboarding requirements validated through competency checks
• Completion of annual competency verification requirements

Responsibilities

• Provides nursing care using the nursing process: assessment, diagnosis, planning, intervention and evaluation for assigned patients
• Administers medications and treatments using appropriate protocols; monitors side effects and effectiveness
• Documents patient history, symptoms, medication, and care given
• Assess learning needs and provide education to patients, families, or caregivers; identify issues and resources
• Delegates tasks to other care providers as appropriate to manage the clinical situation

Skills

Nursing process

Clinical assessment

Patient education

Leadership

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Job description

Christus Health in Louisiana is seeking an experienced registered nurse for full-time night shifts in the Emergency Department. The role involves independent nursing care using the nursing process for assigned patients, with the ability to delegate to other care providers to manage complex clinical situations.

Requirements include a BSN preferred, 1 year of related nursing experience, and current RN license in the state or a compact state, plus BLS; ACLS and PALS are required within specified