Registered Nurse - General Surgery

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

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Lake Charles, Louisiana, is looking for a Full Time Nurse. The successful candidate will provide nursing care to patients, focusing on assessment, medication administration, and education for patients and families. A Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing is preferred along with a minimum of one year of relevant experience. Required certifications include BLS and a valid RN License in the state of employment. The work schedule is from 6:30 AM to 3 PM.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care utilizing the nursing process for assigned patients.
• Administer medications and treatments; monitor side-effects.
• Document patient history, symptoms, medication, and care given.
• Educate patients and family members on care needs.

Skills

Patient assessment

Medication administration

Patient education

Emotional support

Education

Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing

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

6:30AM - 3PM

Work Type

Full Time