Registered Nurse - ICU MedSurgical A

CHRISTUS Health • Shreveport, LA

6d

About The Position

The competent nurse in the ICU MedSurgical A setting practices independently and demonstrates awareness of relevant aspects of a clinical situation. The nurse provides routine and complex care, works toward long-range goals or plans, and continues to develop the ability to manage clinical contingencies. The nurse makes appropriate assignments and delegates to other care providers to help manage the clinical situation.

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 role addresses increasingly complex psychological, emotional, cultural, and social needs of patients and families in accordance with the nurse’s level of practice. The nurse administers medications and treatments using appropriate protocols, monitors their effects, documents patient histories, symptoms, medications, and care, and assesses learning needs while providing education and identifying issues and resources.

Newly hired experienced RNs must attend New Nurses Orientation within 30 days of hire. New hires are precepted by a designated trained staff member, and onboarding requirements include successful completion of organizational entry and Critical Care Department-specific competency validations. Annual competency verification requirements must also be completed. Multiple shifts are available.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing is preferred.
• BLS certification is required; AHA or Red Cross certification is accepted at hire, with no grace period.
• RN license in the state of employment or a compact RN license.
• Current ACLS certification is required; the stated credential grace period is within 30 days of hire for experienced associates and within 90 days for new graduates and experienced associates new to the specialty.
• Newly hired experienced RNs must attend New Nurses Orientation within the first 30 days of hire.
• Successful completion of designated organizational entry competency validation and Critical Care Department-specific competency validation.
• Completion of all annual competency verification requirements.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing.
• One year of experience in the related nursing specialty.
• One year of experience in a Critical Care setting.

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’ psychological, emotional, cultural, and social needs in accordance with the nurse’s level of practice.
• Administer medications and treatments according to appropriate protocols and monitor for side effects and effectiveness.
• Document patient history, symptoms, medications, and care provided.
• Assess learning needs and provide education to patients, family members, and/or caregivers; identify issues and resources.
• Make appropriate assignments and delegate to other care providers.
• Complete required orientation, competency validation, and annual competency verification.

What This Job Offers

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