RN — Expert Patient Care, Education & Collaboration

CHRISTUS Health; Alexandria (LA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

CHRISTUS Health is seeking a competent Registered Nurse to provide independent nursing care in a clinical setting. You will deliver routine and complex care, assess patient needs, and plan long-range care with appropriate delegation to other caregivers.

Responsibilities include administering medications per protocol, documenting patient information, and educating patients and families about treatment options and resources. BLS and an active RN license are required.

Qualifications

• BSN preferred.
• RN license in state of employment or compact.
• BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provides nursing care utilizing the nursing process: assessment, diagnosis, planning, intervention and evaluation for assigned patients.
• Administers medications and treatments per protocol; monitors for side-effects and effectiveness.
• Documents patient history, symptoms, medication, and care given.
• Educates patients and families; identifies learning needs and resources.

Skills

BLS certification

Education

Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing, preferred

Job description

CHRISTUS Health is seeking a competent Registered Nurse to provide independent nursing care in a clinical setting. You will deliver routine and complex care, assess patient needs, and plan long-range care with appropriate delegation to other caregivers.

Responsibilities include administering medications per protocol, documenting patient information, and educating patients and families about treatment options and resources. BLS and an active RN license are required.