Night Shift Registered Nurse - Acute Care & Education

Jobtome; Bossier City (LA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

CHRISTUS Health in Louisiana seeks a qualified RN to provide routine and complex patient care in a clinical setting. The nurse works independently within established protocols and adheres to nursing standards and competency requirements.

Responsibilities include care planning, delegation, documentation, medication administration, and patient education. ACLS, PALS, and BLS are required; RN license in the state is mandatory. Orientation is provided for new hires.

Qualifications

• BLS required; ACLS and PALS certifications required; RN license in state of employment or compact.
• New Nurses Orientation within 30 days of hire; resident/precepted onboarding as applicable.

Responsibilities

• Provides routine and complex care with the ability to plan long-range goals.
• Develops ability to cope with contingencies of clinical nursing.
• Delegates to other care providers to manage clinical situations.
• Meets CHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leaders of Others, or Leaders of Leaders.
• Uses nursing process: assessment, diagnosis, planning, intervention and evaluation.
• Addresses psychosocial needs of patients and families.
• Administers medications and treatments per protocol; monitors side-effects and effectiveness.
• Documents patient history, symptoms, medication and care given.
• Assesses learning needs and educates patients, families and/or caregivers.
• Identifies issues and resources.

Education

Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing

Job description

CHRISTUS Health in Louisiana seeks a qualified RN to provide routine and complex patient care in a clinical setting. The nurse works independently within established protocols and adheres to nursing standards and competency requirements.

Responsibilities include care planning, delegation, documentation, medication administration, and patient education. ACLS, PALS, and BLS are required; RN license in the state is mandatory. Orientation is provided for new hires.