Registered Nurse: Acute Care Leader & Educator

CHRISTUS Health; Alexandria (LA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

CHRISTUS Health in Louisiana is seeking a dedicated registered nurse to provide independent nursing care in a fast-paced clinical setting. The role emphasizes assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation for each patient, with a focus on learning needs of patients and families.

The position requires a BSN preferred and an active RN license (state or compact), ACLS and PALS certifications, and orientation participation for new hires. On-site full-time role with standard clinical shifts.

Qualifications

• BSN preferred.
• RN license in state of employment or compact.
• ACLS and PALS certifications required.

Responsibilities

• Provides nursing care utilizing the nursing process for assigned patients.
• Administers medications and treatments per protocol; monitors effects and effectiveness.
• Documents patient history, symptoms, medications, and care provided.
• Addresses psychosocial, emotional, cultural, and social needs of patients and families within scope.
• Mentors and orients new nurses and participates in competency validation.

Skills

Nursing care

Patient assessment

Delegation

Education

BSN preferred

RN license (state or compact)

ACLS certification

PALS certification

Job description

CHRISTUS Health in Louisiana is seeking a dedicated registered nurse to provide independent nursing care in a fast-paced clinical setting. The role emphasizes assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation for each patient, with a focus on learning needs of patients and families.

The position requires a BSN preferred and an active RN license (state or compact), ACLS and PALS certifications, and orientation participation for new hires. On-site full-time role with standard clinical shifts.