Registered Nurse — Clinical Leader & Educator

CHRISTUS Health; Lake Charles (LA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

CHRISTUS Health in Lake Charles, LA seeks a capable nurse to practice independently in a clinical setting, delivering routine and complex care. The role emphasizes ongoing development to manage contingencies and to assign or delegate as needed to other care providers.

The nurse will perform nursing processes, address psychosocial needs, administer medications via established protocols, document care, and educate patients and families. 5 days a week, 8-hour shifts, full-time.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
• 1 year of experience in the related nursing specialty preferred.
• BLS required.
• RN License in state of employment or compact.

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, 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.
• Administers medications and treatments using the appropriate protocol; monitors for 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 caregivers; identifies issues and resources.

Education

Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing

Job description

CHRISTUS Health in Lake Charles, LA seeks a capable nurse to practice independently in a clinical setting, delivering routine and complex care. The role emphasizes ongoing development to manage contingencies and to assign or delegate as needed to other care providers.

The nurse will perform nursing processes, address psychosocial needs, administer medications via established protocols, document care, and educate patients and families. 5 days a week, 8-hour shifts, full-time.