Summary:

Provides professional nursing care for the comfort and well-being of patients. Prepares equipment and assists the physician during examinations and treatments. Administers prescribed medications, changes dressings, cleans wounds, and monitors patient vital signs. Observes and maintains records on patient care, condition, reaction, and progress.

Responsibilities:

• Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
• Participates as primary nurse, associate nurse, team member, or team leader in the planning and implementation of patient care.
• Directs and assists in carrying out safe aseptic technique and procedures.
• Offers leadership and direction to all support staff within the department.
• Ability to accept scheduling/placement designations determined prior to hire.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

Education/Skills

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. Able to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate nursing care

Experience

• A minimum of 2 years of experience as a Registered Nurse

Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications

• Current Louisiana State RN License
• BLS (American Heart Association)
• ACLS provider certification required within 30 days of employment
• PALS certification preferred
• SAMA required

Work Schedule:

7AM - 7PM

Work Type:

Full Time

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About CHRISTUS Health

CHRISTUS Health is an international faith-based, not-for-profit health care system based in Irving, Texas, with more than 60 hospitals in Texas, Louisiana, New Mexico, Chile, Colombia and Mexico. CHRISTUS Health is made up of 50,000 Associates providing compassionate and individualized care at more than 600 centers, including community hospitals, clinics, long-term care facilities and health ministries. Sponsored by the Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word of Houston, Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word of San Antonio and the Sisters of the Holy Family of Nazareth, our mission is to extend the healing ministry of Jesus Christ to every individual we serve.

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