Registered Nurse - ICU MedSurgical A

CHRISTUS Health • Lake Charles, LA

3d

About The Position

The Registered Nurse in the ICU MedSurgical A clinical setting practices independently and demonstrates awareness of relevant aspects of the situation. The role provides routine and complex care, supports long-range goals and plans, develops the ability to manage clinical contingencies, and makes appropriate assignments and delegates to other care providers to help manage the clinical situation.

The nurse provides care consistent with the ANA Scope and Standards of Practice, using the nursing process of assessment, diagnosis, planning, intervention, and evaluation. 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 their effects, documents patient history and care, and assesses learning needs while providing education and identifying issues and resources.

Newly hired experienced RNs must attend New Nurses Orientation within the first 30 days. New hires receive preceptorship from a designated trained staff member and must complete organizational entry competency validation and Critical Care Department-specific competency validation. Annual competency verification requirements must also be completed.

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 is required.
• Current ACLS certification is required; the listed grace period is within 30 days of hire for experienced associates and within 90 days for new graduates or experienced associates new to the specialty.
• Complete New Nurses Orientation within the first 30 days of hire if an experienced RN.
• Complete organizational entry competency validation and Critical Care Department-specific competency validation.
• Complete all annual competency verification requirements.

Nice To Haves

• One year of experience in the related nursing specialty is preferred.
• One year of experience in a Critical Care setting is preferred; new graduates will be accepted.

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 to help manage the clinical situation.
• Complete required orientation and competency validations, including annual competency verification.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level