Registered Nurse - OR Surgery

CHRISTUS Health; Lake Charles (LA); On-site; USD 63,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

CHRISTUS Health in Lake Charles, LA is seeking a qualified nurse to deliver patient-centered care on a busy unit. The position is full-time with a 6:30 AM to 3:00 PM shift, offering a competitive hourly rate.

The role requires completing the nursing process, collaboration with the care team, and ensuring patient and family education. A BSN is preferred and BLS certification is required.

Qualifications

• BSN preferred and BLS certification required
• RN license in state of employment or compact
• 1 year of experience in related nursing specialty preferred

Responsibilities

• Conduct nursing assessment, planning, intervention and evaluation for assigned patients
• Provide routine and complex care and delegate tasks as appropriate
• Document patient history, symptoms, and care given
• Educate patients and families on learning needs and resources

Skills

Nursing care

Patient education

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Job description

Flat rate of $55/hour for candidates with 2 years of CV experience

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:

6:30AM - 3PM

Work Type:

Full Time