ICU Med-Surg RN: Lead Care & Critical Skills

CHRISTUS Health; Lake Charles (LA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

CHRISTUS Health seeks a competent RN in Lake Charles, LA who can practice independently and deliver routine and complex care within a clinical setting. The role emphasizes coordinated patient care and contingency management.

The position requires a BSN (preferred), at least 1 year of related nursing experience, BLS, and ACLS certification, with new-hire onboarding and annual competency validations emphasized in policy.

Qualifications

• BSN preferred.
• 1 year experience in related nursing specialty preferred.
• All newly hired experienced RNs must attend New Nurses Orientation within the first 30 days of hire.
• New hires are precepted by a designated trained staff member and initial onboarding competencies are validated.
• Completion of all annual competency verification requirements.
• Current ACLS certification required.
• BLS required.
• RN License in state of employment or compact.
• Credential grace periods and timelines outlined in policy.

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.
• Addresses increasingly complex psychological, emotional, cultural, and social needs of patients and families.
• Administers medications and treatments per protocol; monitors for side-effects and effectiveness.
• Documents patient history, symptoms, medication, and care given.
• Assesses learning needs and provides education to patients, family members and/or caregivers.

Education

Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing, preferred

Job description

CHRISTUS Health seeks a competent RN in Lake Charles, LA who can practice independently and deliver routine and complex care within a clinical setting. The role emphasizes coordinated patient care and contingency management.

The position requires a BSN (preferred), at least 1 year of related nursing experience, BLS, and ACLS certification, with new-hire onboarding and annual competency validations emphasized in policy.