Registered Nurse - Emergency Care Center - Seasonal

CHRISTUS Health • Bossier City, LA

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About The Position

The Registered Nurse practices independently in the same or a similar clinical setting, demonstrating awareness of relevant aspects of each situation. The nurse 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 uses the nursing process—including assessment, diagnosis, planning, intervention, and evaluation—to provide 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 according to protocol, monitors treatment effectiveness and side effects, documents patient history and care, assesses learning needs, provides education, and identifies issues and resources.

Newly hired experienced RNs must attend New Nurses Orientation within their first 30 days. New hires are precepted by a designated trained staff member, and onboarding requirements are validated through organizational entry competency and Emergency Department-specific competency validation. Newly licensed RNs may participate in a residency program or other specific orientation. Skills and competencies are completed with a bedside preceptor and documented through program tracking software. Annual competency verification requirements must be completed.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing preferred.
• One year of experience in a related nursing specialty preferred.
• BLS certification required; AHA or Red Cross certification is accepted at hire, with no grace period.
• RN license in the state of employment or a compact license.
• Current ACLS certification required, subject to the stated credential grace periods.
• Current PALS certification required, subject to the stated credential grace periods.
• Attend New Nurses Orientation within the first 30 days of hire if an experienced RN.
• Complete organizational entry competency validation and Emergency Department-specific competency validation.
• Complete all annual competency verification requirements.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care using the nursing process, including assessment, diagnosis, planning, intervention, and evaluation.
• 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 the appropriate protocol and monitor for side effects and effectiveness.
• Document patient history, symptoms, medications, and care provided.
• Assess learning needs and educate patients, family members, and caregivers.
• Identify patient issues and available resources.
• Make appropriate assignments and delegate to other care providers.
• Complete required orientation, competency validation, and annual competency verification.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level