Registered Nurse - Nursing Administration

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

Job summary

Direct Jobs is seeking a Nurse in Alexandria, Louisiana, who will provide both routine and complex care to patients. The candidate should be able to assess patient needs, administer treatments, and manage the overall clinical situation effectively.

This full-time role requires at least one year of experience in nursing along with a Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing being preferred. A valid RN License and BLS certification are mandatory for applicants.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provides nursing care utilizing the nursing process.
• Administers medications and treatments, monitors for side-effects.
• Documents patient history, symptoms, medications, and care given.

Skills

BLS

Nursing process

Patient education

Education

Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing

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.

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