Interventional Cardiac Cath RN - Critical Care

CHRISTUS Health; Shreveport (LA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The CHRISTUS Health system is seeking a qualified Registered Nurse in Louisiana to provide independent and skilled nursing care in a clinical setting. The role requires adherence to nursing process, patient education, and timely documentation, with emphasis on safety and optimal patient outcomes.

Candidates should hold a BSN (preferred), have BLS, ACLS, and an active RN license (state or compact). One year of related nursing experience is preferred; new graduates considered for appropriate roles.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing preferred.
• 1 year of experience in the related nursing specialty preferred
• Current ACLS certification required
• RN License in state of employment or compact
• BLS 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, preferred

Job description

The CHRISTUS Health system is seeking a qualified Registered Nurse in Louisiana to provide independent and skilled nursing care in a clinical setting. The role requires adherence to nursing process, patient education, and timely documentation, with emphasis on safety and optimal patient outcomes.

Candidates should hold a BSN (preferred), have BLS, ACLS, and an active RN license (state or compact). One year of related nursing experience is preferred; new graduates considered for appropriate roles.