Registered Nurse - ICU MedSurgical A - Full Time

Christus Health; Lake Charles (LA); On-site; USD 41,328 - 55,104; Part time

Job summary

A reputable healthcare provider in Lake Charles, Louisiana is seeking a competent Nurse to provide independent nursing care and manage clinical situations effectively. The ideal candidate will have a BS in Nursing or equivalent experience, along with essential certifications like BLS and ACLS. Responsibilities include delivering patient care, conducting assessments, and administering medications. This part-time position features a work schedule of 7 AM to 7 PM, catering to both experienced RNs and new graduates.

Qualifications

• Preferably one year experience in related nursing specialty.
• Must attend New Nurses Orientation within the first 30 days.
• Current ACLS certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care utilizing the nursing process.
• Administer medications and monitor for side effects.
• Document patient histories and care given.

Skills

Nursing process knowledge

Patient education

Medication administration

Critical thinking

Education

Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing

Tools

BLS Certification

ACLS Certification

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 execute 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.
• Assesses learning needs and provides education to patients, family members and/or caregivers; identifies 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

Position Requirements

Education/Skills

• All newly hired experienced RNs must attend New Nurses Orientation within the first 30 days of hire.
• New hires are precepted by a designated trained staff member and initial on‑boarding requirements are validated through successful completion of the designated organizational entry competency validation and a Critical Care Department‑specific competency validation.
• Completion of all annual competency verification requirements.

Experience

• One year of experience in Critical Care setting preferred but will accept new graduates.

Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications

• Current ACLS certification required

In accordance with the CHRISTUS Health License, Certification and Registration Verification Policy, all Associates are required to obtain required certifications for their respective positions within the designated time frame.

Credential Grace Periods

• Basic Life Support (BLS): No grace period. AHA or Red Cross accepted at time of hire.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS): Within 30 days of hire.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS): Within 30 days of hire.
• Trauma Nurse Core Curriculum (TNCC): Within 60 days of hire.
• Trauma Care After Resuscitation (TCAR): Within 60 days of hire.
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP): Within 30 days of hire.
• Neonatal Fetal Heart Monitoring (FHM): Within 30 days of hire.
• STABLE (Neonatal Education): Within 30 days of hire.

Work Schedule

7 AM – 7 PM

Work Type

Part Time