Registered Nurse - IMC Telemetry

CHRISTUS Health; Shreveport (LA); Presencial; USD 55.000 - 83.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

CHRISTUS Health in Shreveport, LA is seeking a competent RN for per diem roles. The RN provides independent nursing care in high‑level clinical settings, using assessment, planning, intervention and evaluation to support patient outcomes and safety.

Requirements include a BSN preferred, 1 year in related nursing specialty, BLS, ACLS/PALS as applicable, and an active RN license in Louisiana or compact. New nurse orientation within 30 days, mentoring by a preceptor, and completion of annual

Formación

• BSN preferred.
• 1 year of experience in the related nursing specialty preferred.
• BLS required; RN license in state of employment or compact.
• New Nurses Orientation within first 30 days of hire.
• New hires are precepted by a designated trained staff member and must complete entry competency validation.
• All licensed RNs may participate in a residency program or other orientation; competency tracked.
• ACLS, PALS, TNCC, TCAR, NRP, FHM certifications may be required within designated timeframes.

Responsabilidades

• Provides nursing care utilizing the nursing process: assessment, diagnosis, planning, intervention and evaluation for assigned patients.
• Administers medications and treatments using appropriate protocols; monitors side effects and effectiveness.
• Documents patient history, symptoms, medication and care given.
• Assesses learning needs and provides education to patients, families, and caregivers.

Educación

Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing

BLS required

Descripción del empleo

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

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 MedSurg specific competency validation.
• All newly licensed RNs may participate in a residency program or other specific orientation. Skills completion and competency completion will be achieved with the preceptor at the bedside and documented through the program’s tracking software.
• Completion of all annual competency verification requirements.

Experience

• One year of experience in a related nursing specialty preferred.

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

Any Candidate/Associate with at least one year of acute care clinical experience in a similar service line within the past three years is considered an Experienced Associate.

Any Candidate/Associatewho doesnothave at least one year of full-time acute care clinical experience in the same service line within the past three years is considered an Experienced Associate New to the Specialty.

Credential
Grace Periods for Experienced Associates
Grace Periods for New Graduates & Experienced Associates New to the Specialty

• Basic Life Support (BLS)
  No grace period. AHA or Red Cross accepted at time of hire.
  No grace period. AHA or Red Cross accepted at time of hire.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
  Within 30 days of hire.
  Within 90 days of hire.
• Pediatric Life Support (PALS)
  Within 30 days of hire.
  Within 90 days of hire.
• Trauma Nurse Core Curriculum (TNCC)
  Within 60 days of hire.
  Within 18 months of hire.
• Trauma Care After Resuscitation (TCAR)
  Within 60 days of hire.
  Within 18 months of hire.
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)
  Within 30 days of hire.
  Within 60 days of hire.
• AWHONN INTERMEDIATE FHM (Fetal Heart Monitoring)
  Within 30 days of hire.
  Within 60 days of hire.
• STABLE (Neonatal Education)
  Within 30 days of hire.
  Within 60 days of hire.

Work Schedule

MULTIPLE SHIFTS AVAILABLE

Work Type

Per Diem As Needed