RN, Registered Nurse - Acute Med/Surg

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

Job summary

CHRISTUS Health is seeking a competent nurse to work the 7 PM – 7 AM shift in a full-time capacity. The role involves independent nursing care in a similar clinical setting, utilizing the nursing process from assessment to evaluation, and coordinating with care teams as needed.

Qualified candidates will hold a BSN (preferred), current RN license (state or compact), and BLS certification. Previous related nursing experience is preferred.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provides nursing care utilizing the nursing process for assigned patients.
• Administers medications and treatments per protocol; monitors effects.
• Documents patient history, symptoms, and care provided.
• Educates patients and families on care plans and resources.
• Assists with assignments and delegates to other care providers as needed.
• Addresses psychological, emotional, cultural, and social needs of patients and families.

Skills

Nursing

Patient care

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:

7PM - 7AM

Work Type:

Full Time