Registered Nurse - Acute MedSurgical B

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. The role provides routine and complex care, works toward long-range goals or plans, and continues developing the ability to manage clinical contingencies. The Nurse makes appropriate assignments and delegates to other care providers to help manage clinical situations.

Consistent with the ANA Scope and Standards of Practice, the Nurse provides care using the nursing process: assessment, diagnosis, planning, intervention, and evaluation. The role addresses increasingly complex psychological, emotional, cultural, and social needs of patients and families according to the Nurse’s level of practice. The Nurse administers medications and treatments under the appropriate protocol, monitors for side effects and effectiveness, documents patient histories, symptoms, medications, and care, and assesses learning needs to provide education and identify issues and resources.

Requirements

• BLS certification is required.
• RN license in the state of employment or a compact license is required.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing preferred.
• One year of experience in the related nursing specialty 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, medication, and care provided.
• Assess learning needs, educate patients, family members, and/or caregivers, and identify issues and resources.
• Make appropriate assignments and delegate to other care providers to help manage clinical situations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed