Registered Nurse-Acute MedSurgical B-Full Time

CHRISTUS Health; Alexandria (LA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

CHRISTUS Health in Alexandria, LA is seeking a skilled registered nurse for night shift to provide comprehensive patient care and manage assignments. You will apply the nursing process from assessment through evaluation, collaborating with the care team to support patient outcomes.

The position requires RN licensure, BLS, and BSN preferred, with about 1 year of related experience; responsibilities include patient education and documentation, ensuring safety and quality care.

Qualifications

• RN licensure in state of employment or compact.
• BLS certification is required.
• BSN preferred; related nursing specialty experience preferred.
• 1 year of nursing experience in related specialty preferred.

Responsibilities

• Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
• Provides nursing care utilizing the nursing process for assigned patients—assessment, diagnosis, planning, intervention and evaluation.
• Addresses psychological, emotional, cultural, and social needs of patients and families.
• Administers medications and treatments; monitors side-effects and effectiveness of the treatment prescribed.
• Documents patient history, symptoms, medication, and care given.
• Assesses learning needs and provides education to patients, family members and/or care givers.

Skills

BLS Certification

Education

Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing

RN License

Job 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