Registered Nurse - Radiology Interventional

CHRISTUS Health; Alexandria (LA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

CHRISTUS Health in Louisiana is seeking a competent registered nurse to provide independent patient care in a clinical setting. The role involves using the nursing process and coordinating with the care team to manage routine and complex cases.

The position schedules 7AM - 5PM, full time, with responsibilities including medication administration, documentation, and patient education for diverse populations.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Apply nursing process (assess, diagnose, plan, implement, evaluate) for assigned patients.
• Administer meds/treatments; monitor effects and safety.
• Document patient history, symptoms, meds, and care provided.
• Assess learning needs; educate patients and families.

Education

Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing

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:

7AM - 5PM

Work Type:

Full Time