Registered Nurse - Other Ancillary Infusion Services

CHRISTUS Health • Alexandria, LA

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About The Position

The competent Nurse practices independently in the same or a similar clinical setting and demonstrates awareness of relevant aspects of each situation. Provides routine and complex care, with the ability to work on long-range goals or plans. Continues developing the ability to cope with and manage clinical contingencies. Makes appropriate assignments and delegates to other care providers to help manage the clinical situation.

Consistent with the ANA Scope and Standards of Practice, provides nursing care using the nursing process, including assessment, diagnosis, planning, intervention, and evaluation for assigned patients. Addresses increasingly complex psychological, emotional, cultural, and social needs of patients and families in accordance with the nurse’s level of practice. Administers medications and treatments according to the appropriate protocol, monitors for side effects and effectiveness, and documents patient history, symptoms, medications, and care provided. Assesses learning needs, provides education to patients, family members, and/or caregivers, and identifies issues and resources.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing preferred.
• BLS certification required.
• RN license in the state of employment or a compact RN license.

Nice To Haves

• One year of experience in the related nursing specialty preferred.
• Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Meet expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
• Provide nursing care using the nursing process, including assessment, diagnosis, planning, intervention, and evaluation for assigned patients.
• Address patients’ and families’ increasingly complex psychological, emotional, cultural, and social needs in accordance with the nurse’s level of practice.
• Administer medications and treatments according to the appropriate protocol and monitor for side effects and treatment effectiveness.
• Document patient history, symptoms, medications, and care provided.
• Assess learning needs and educate patients, family members, and/or caregivers.
• Identify issues and resources.
• Make appropriate assignments and delegate to other care providers to help manage the clinical situation.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level