RN, Registered Nurse - Psych

Christus Health; Alexandria (LA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Christus Health in Louisiana seeks a skilled registered nurse for full-time day shifts. The role emphasizes the nursing process: assessment, diagnosis, planning, intervention and evaluation, with delegation to other care providers as needed.

Provides both routine and complex care, supports long-range goals, and educates patients and families. Work schedule is 7 AM – 7 PM; requires BLS and RN licensure; BSN preferred, with 1 year of related experience preferred.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.

Skills

Nursing process

Patient education

Education

BSN preferred

Job description

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 - 7PM

Work Type:

Full Time