Registered Nurse - Other Ancillary Infusion Services

CHRISTUS Health System; Alexandria (LA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

CHRISTUS Health is seeking a competent Registered Nurse for per diem as-needed shifts in Louisiana. The nurse will practice in a similar clinical setting, exercise independent clinical judgment, and contribute to long-range care planning.

Responsibilities include delivering holistic nursing care per the nursing process, delegating appropriately, and documenting patient information. BLS and RN licensure in the state or compact license are required.

Qualifications

• BSN preferred.
• Experience in nursing specialty is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Uses nursing process for assessment, diagnosis, planning, intervention and evaluation for assigned patients.
• Addresses psychological, emotional, cultural, and social needs of patients and families.
• Administers medications and treatments per protocol; monitors effectiveness and side effects.
• Documents patient history, symptoms, medications, and care given.
• Provides education to patients, families or caregivers; identifies issues and resources.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

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 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:

PRN

Work Type:

Per Diem As Needed