Registered Nurse - Acute Orthopedics - Seasonal

CHRISTUS Health • Shreveport, LA

3d

About The Position

The Registered Nurse practices independently in the same or a similar clinical setting, demonstrates awareness of relevant aspects of a situation, and provides routine and complex care. The nurse develops the ability to manage clinical contingencies, work toward long-range goals or plans, and make appropriate assignments and delegate to other care providers.

Consistent with the ANA Scope and Standards of Practice, the nurse uses the nursing process to assess, diagnose, plan, intervene, and evaluate care for assigned patients. The nurse addresses patients’ and families’ increasingly complex psychological, emotional, cultural, and social needs; administers medications and treatments according to protocol while monitoring for side effects and effectiveness; documents patient history, symptoms, medications, and care; and assesses learning needs to provide education and identify issues and resources.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Meet the 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 according to the nurse’s level of practice.
• Administer medications and treatments using the appropriate protocol, and monitor for side effects and treatment effectiveness.
• Document patient history, symptoms, medications, 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 the clinical situation.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level