Registered Nurse — Independent Patient Care & Education

CHRISTUS Health; Alexandria (LA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

CHRISTUS Health in Alexandria, LA is seeking a competent registered nurse. The role involves independent practice, using the nursing process across assessments, planning, interventions and evaluations for assigned patients in a similar clinical setting.

The nurse will address complex psychosocial needs, administer medications per protocol, document patient information, and provide education to patients and families. BLS is required, and an RN license in the state or a compact license is needed.

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 a compact license.

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: assessment, diagnosis, planning, intervention and evaluation for assigned patients.
• Addresses increasingly complex psychological, emotional, cultural, and social needs of patients and families.
• Administers medications and treatments using appropriate protocol; monitors side-effects and effectiveness.
• Documents patient history, symptoms, medication, and care given.
• Assesses learning needs and provides education to patients, families, and care givers.

Skills

Nursing care

Nursing assessment

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Job description

CHRISTUS Health in Alexandria, LA is seeking a competent registered nurse. The role involves independent practice, using the nursing process across assessments, planning, interventions and evaluations for assigned patients in a similar clinical setting.

The nurse will address complex psychosocial needs, administer medications per protocol, document patient information, and provide education to patients and families. BLS is required, and an RN license in the state or a compact license is needed.