Night-Shift Acute Med-Surg Nurse | Clinical Leader

CHRISTUS Health; Shreveport (LA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

CHRISTUS Health in Louisiana is seeking a qualified nurse to provide independent care in a clinical setting, with responsibility for assessments, plans, and evaluations for assigned patients. The role involves delegation to other care providers when appropriate and management of contingencies within the nursing scope.

The incumbent demonstrates leadership across self and others, adheres to established protocols, and contributes to long-range care planning.

Qualifications

• 1 year of experience in the related nursing specialty preferred.
• BLS required.
• RN License in state of employment or compact.

Responsibilities

• Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
• Consistent with the ANA Scope and Standards of Practice, 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.

Skills

Nursing Care

Assessment & Planning

Patient Education

Education

Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing

Job description

CHRISTUS Health in Louisiana is seeking a qualified nurse to provide independent care in a clinical setting, with responsibility for assessments, plans, and evaluations for assigned patients. The role involves delegation to other care providers when appropriate and management of contingencies within the nursing scope.

The incumbent demonstrates leadership across self and others, adheres to established protocols, and contributes to long-range care planning.