Night Shift Registered Nurse — Care Leader

CHRISTUS Health; Alexandria (LA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

CHRISTUS Health in Louisiana seeks an experienced RN to provide direct patient care with a focus on assessment, planning, and care delivery for diverse patient populations. The role includes supervision of LVN/LPNs and other staff, plus potential charge nurse duties as assigned.

Responsibilities cover planning, implementing, evaluating, and documenting nursing care, while ensuring patient safety and high-quality outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing preferred.
• Six months to a year of experience as an RN or holder of an active GN permit.
• Current ACLS certification required.
• RN License in state of employment or compact.
• Graduate Nurse Permit and related policies for temporary licensure pathways.

Responsibilities

• Meets expectations of CHRISTUS competencies as a leader of self/others/leaders.
• Patient care planning and development of comprehensive nursing care plans.
• Implements and evaluates patient care plans with the interdisciplinary team.
• Documents procedures and nursing progress notes daily.
• Provides patient education and serves as a preceptor for new staff and students.
• Maintains patient confidentiality and effective care team communication.
• Oversees orientation and onboarding of newly hired staff.

Education

Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing

Job description

CHRISTUS Health in Louisiana seeks an experienced RN to provide direct patient care with a focus on assessment, planning, and care delivery for diverse patient populations. The role includes supervision of LVN/LPNs and other staff, plus potential charge nurse duties as assigned.

Responsibilities cover planning, implementing, evaluating, and documenting nursing care, while ensuring patient safety and high-quality outcomes.