Perioperative RN: OR Care Expert & Residency Eligible

CHRISTUS Health; Alexandria (LA); On-site; USD 68,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

CHRISTUS Health is seeking a competent Nurse to practice in a comparable clinical setting, providing routine and complex care and coordinating with the care team. The role includes independent practice, goal setting and delegation to other providers to manage clinical situations.

The candidate will utilize nursing processes, administer medications per protocol, document patient history and care, and educate patients and families.

Qualifications

• BSN degree preferred; active RN license in state or compact.
• 1 year experience in a related nursing specialty preferred.
• BLS required; ACLS and PALS certifications required/preferred.
• New nurses orientation within 30 days of hire; precepted onboarding and competency validation.
• Perioperative RN residency or OR/perioperative experience preferred.
• ACLS, PALS certifications required; credential grace periods defined by policy.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care using the nursing process (assessment, diagnosis, planning, intervention, evaluation).
• Administer medications and treatments and monitor outcomes and side effects.
• Document patient history, symptoms, medications and care provided.
• Assess learning needs and provide education to patients and families.

Skills

Nursing assessment

Medication administration

Nursing process

Patient education

Education

BSN preferred

Job description

CHRISTUS Health is seeking a competent Nurse to practice in a comparable clinical setting, providing routine and complex care and coordinating with the care team. The role includes independent practice, goal setting and delegation to other providers to manage clinical situations.

The candidate will utilize nursing processes, administer medications per protocol, document patient history and care, and educate patients and families.