Registered Nurse Float I-Nursing Float Pool-PRN

CHRISTUS Health • Shreveport, LA

99d

About The Position

Provides professional nursing care for the comfort and well-being of patients. Prepares equipment and assists physician during examinations and treatments. Administers prescribed medications, changes dressings, cleans wounds, and monitors patient vital signs. Observes and maintains records on patient care, condition, reaction, and progress.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Able to assess, plan, implement and evaluate nursing care.
• A minimum of 2 years of experience as a Registered Nurse.
• Current Louisiana State RN License.
• BLS (American Heart Association) certification required.
• ACLS provider certification required.
• PALS certification required.

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.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree