Registered Nurse-Acute Phys Rehab-Full Time

Davita Inc.; Alexandria (LA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a competent Nurse to provide routine and complex care in Alexandria, Louisiana. The Nurse will engage in patient assessments, administer treatments, and document all patient interactions while ensuring the highest standards of care. This full-time position operates on a night schedule from 7 PM to 7 AM. Ideal candidates will hold a Bachelor’s degree in nursing and possess valid RN licensure.

Qualifications

• 1 year of experience in nursing specialty preferred.
• BLS certification required.
• Registered Nurse license in state of employment or compact.

Responsibilities

• Provides nursing care utilizing the nursing process.
• Documents patient history, medications, and care given.
• Assesses learning needs and provides education to patients and families.

Skills

Patient care

Medication administration

Assessment skills

Patient education

Education

Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing

Tools

BLS Certification

RN License

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