RN PACU Nurse — Perioperative Care Expert

Jobtome; Shreveport (LA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

CHRISTUS Health in Shreveport, LA is seeking an experienced perioperative RN. The role involves independent practice, long-range planning, and delegating to team members in a busy surgical setting.

You will perform the nursing process, administer meds and treatments, monitor responses, document history and care, and educate patients and families. A BSN is preferred; current RN license in Louisiana or a compact state is required.

Qualifications

• BSN preferred as stated.
• 1 year of experience in the related nursing specialty preferred.
• RN license in state of employment or compact

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.

Skills

Nursing assessment

Patient care planning

Education

Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing, preferred

Job description

CHRISTUS Health in Shreveport, LA is seeking an experienced perioperative RN. The role involves independent practice, long-range planning, and delegating to team members in a busy surgical setting.

You will perform the nursing process, administer meds and treatments, monitor responses, document history and care, and educate patients and families. A BSN is preferred; current RN license in Louisiana or a compact state is required.