Registered Nurse - Acute MedSurgical A - PRN

Christus Health; Lake Charles (LA); On-site; USD 55,104 - 68,880; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Lake Charles, Louisiana, is seeking a qualified Nurse for a PRN position. The role offers flexible hours and competitive pay based on the tier of shifts chosen. Responsibilities include providing routine and complex care, administering medications, and offering patient education. Candidates should have a Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing and a valid RN License.

Qualifications

• 1 year of experience in the related nursing specialty preferred.
• BLS required for all candidates.
• RN License in state of employment or compact.

Responsibilities

• Provides nursing care utilizing the nursing process.
• Administers medications and treatments per protocols.
• Documents patient history and care provided.

Skills

Patient care

Medication administration

Patient education

Clinical assessment

Education

Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing

Job description

Overview

Come join our Med Surg team and try out our PRN Tier Plan. Flexible schedule that allows you to pick your rate!

PRN - Tier Plan available - Flexible Schedule!!! Tier 1: $40/hr for 6 shifts in a 6 week schedule; Tier 2: $45/hr for 12 shifts in a 6 week schedule; Tier 3: $50/hr for 18 shifts in a 6 week schedule. Shift Differentials also apply for nights and weekends!

Summary

The competent Nurse, in the same or similar clinical setting, practices independently and demonstrates an awareness of all relevant aspects of a situation. Provides routine and complex care, with the ability to on long-range goals or plans. Continues to develop the ability to cope with and manage contingencies of clinical nursing. Makes appropriate assignments and delegates to other care providers as a means to help manage the clinical situation.

Responsibilities

• Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
• Consistent with the ANA Scope and Standards of Practice, provides nursing care utilizing the nursing process, including assessment, diagnosis, planning, intervention and evaluation for assigned patients.
• Addresses increasingly complex psychological, emotional, cultural, and social needs of patient and families in accordance with their level of practice.
• Using the appropriate protocol, administers medications and treatments; monitors for side-effects and effectiveness of the treatment prescribed.
• Documents patient history, symptoms, medication, and care given.
• Assess learning needs and provides education to patients, family members and/or care givers; identify issues and resources.

Job Requirements

Education/Skills

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing, preferred

Experience

• 1 year of experience in the related nursing specialty preferred

Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications

• BLS required
• RN License in state of employment or compact

Work Type

Per Diem As Needed