Registered Nurse - Acute MedSurgical A

CHRISTUS Health • Shreveport, LA

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About The Position

The competent Nurse in the same or similar clinical setting practices independently and demonstrates awareness of relevant aspects of a situation. Provides routine and complex care, with the ability to focus on long-range goals or plans. Continues to develop the ability to cope with and manage clinical contingencies. Makes appropriate assignments and delegates to other care providers to help manage the clinical situation.

Consistent with the ANA Scope and Standards of Practice, provides nursing care using the nursing process, including assessment, diagnosis, planning, intervention, and evaluation for assigned patients. Addresses increasingly complex psychological, emotional, cultural, and social needs of patients and families in accordance with the nurse’s level of practice. Administers medications and treatments using the appropriate protocol, and monitors for side effects and treatment effectiveness. Documents patient history, symptoms, medication, and care given. Assesses learning needs and provides education to patients, family members, and/or caregivers; identifies issues and resources.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
• Provides nursing care using the nursing process, including assessment, diagnosis, planning, intervention, and evaluation for assigned patients.
• Addresses patients’ and families’ psychological, emotional, cultural, and social needs in accordance with the nurse’s level of practice.
• Administers medications and treatments according to the appropriate protocol and monitors for side effects and effectiveness.
• Documents patient history, symptoms, medication, and care given.
• Assesses learning needs and provides education to patients, family members, and/or caregivers; identifies issues and resources.
• Makes appropriate assignments and delegates to other care providers to help manage the clinical situation.

What This Job Offers

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