Perioperative RN — OR Care & Education Leader

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

Job summary

CHRISTUS Health is seeking a competent nurse to practice within a perioperative or similar clinical setting, applying nursing processes to planned and emergent patient care. The role involves independent practice, delegation, and long-range contingency planning within a team-oriented environment.

Responsibilities include administering medications, monitoring treatment effectiveness, documenting patient information, and delivering patient education to families and caregivers.

Qualifications

• BSN preferred
• 1 year of experience in the related nursing specialty preferred
• BLS required
• RN License in state of employment or compact
• New nurses orientation within first 30 days of hire

Responsibilities

• Provides nursing care utilizing the nursing process: assessment, diagnosis, planning, intervention and evaluation for assigned patients.
• Administers medications and treatments using appropriate protocols; monitors for side-effects and effectiveness.
• Documents patient history, symptoms, medications and care provided.
• Assesses learning needs and provides education to patients, families and/or caregivers; identifies issues and resources.
• Makes appropriate assignments and delegates to other care providers to manage clinical situations.

Skills

Nursing process

Assessment

Patient education

Delegation

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Job description

CHRISTUS Health is seeking a competent nurse to practice within a perioperative or similar clinical setting, applying nursing processes to planned and emergent patient care. The role involves independent practice, delegation, and long-range contingency planning within a team-oriented environment.

Responsibilities include administering medications, monitoring treatment effectiveness, documenting patient information, and delivering patient education to families and caregivers.