Registered Nurse-Acute MedSurgical B-Full Time

CHRISTUS Health; Alexandria (LA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

CHRISTUS Health in Alexandria, LA is seeking a dedicated registered nurse to provide independent patient care in a hospital setting, applying the nursing process from assessment to evaluation.

The role requires BLS, an RN license (state or compact), and BSN preferred, with at least 1 year of related nursing experience. Work schedule is 7 PM to 7 AM, full-time; duties include patient education, medication administration, and care coordination.

Qualifications

• BSN preferred.
• BLS certification required.
• RN license in state of employment or compact.
• 1 year of related nursing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care using the nursing process (assessment, diagnosis, planning, intervention, evaluation).
• Address complex psychosocial, emotional, cultural, and social needs of patients and families.
• Administer medications and treatments according to protocol and monitor effects.
• Document patient history, symptoms, medications, and care given.
• Educate patients, families, and caregivers about learning needs and resources.

Skills

Nursing skills

Patient care

Clinical assessment

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Job description

Description

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 Schedule

7PM - 7AM

Work Type

Full Time