Registered Nurse - Acute MedSurgical C

CHRISTUS Health; Alexandria (LA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

CHRISTUS Health in Alexandria, LA is seeking a competent registered nurse to provide routine and complex care on the night shift. You will practice independently, apply the nursing process, and delegate tasks as appropriate to maintain safe patient care.

The ideal candidate has a BSN preferred and at least 1 year of experience in the related nursing specialty, with BLS certification and an active RN license.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provides nursing care utilizing the nursing process for assigned patients.
• Administers medications and treatments; monitors for side-effects and effectiveness.
• Documents patient history, symptoms, medication, and care given.
• Addresses learning needs and provides education to patients, families, and caregivers.

Skills

Nursing care

Assessment & diagnosis

Patient education

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (preferred)

Tools

EMR/EHR systems

Medication administration

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