Prn/Rn
Harvard Surgery Center job in Metairie, LA
We are seeking highly skilled, dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurses to join our team. PRN/RN nurses provide exceptional nursing care to patients across various units and departments within our healthcare facility. As a Registered Nurse in our surgery center, you will play a vital role in delivering exceptional patient care throughout their surgical journey.
Key Responsibilities:
• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate nursing care plans for assigned patients based on their individual needs and requirements.
• Administer medications, treatments, and therapies accurately and in a timely manner as ordered by physicians.
• Monitor patients' vital signs and overall condition, reporting any significant changes to the appropriate medical staff.
• Provide compassionate and patient-centered care, ensuring comfort, dignity and emotional support.
• Educate patients and their families regarding their conditions, medications, and post-discharge care instructions.
• Accurately document all nursing interventions, patient responses, and relevant information in electronic medical records.
• Collaborate effectively with other healthcare professionals, such as physicians, therapists, and social workers, to ensure coordinated patient care.
• Participate in continuing education and training programs to maintain and enhance nursing knowledge and skills.
• Preoperative Care: Assess patients before surgery, review medical histories, and prepare them for the procedure, ensuring they understand the process.
• Intraoperative Support: Assist the surgical team during procedures by monitoring vital signs, administering medications, and ensuring a sterile environment.
• Postoperative Care: Monitor patients in the recovery room, provide post-anesthesia care, and manage pain and discomfort.
• Patient Education: Educate patients and their families on postoperative care instructions and recovery expectations.
• Medication Management: Administer medications and intravenous fluids as prescribed and maintain accurate documentation.
• Infection Control: Strictly adhere to infection control protocols and maintain a sterile environment in the operating room.
• Collaboration: Work closely with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and support staff to ensure the smooth flow of surgical procedures.
• Emergency Response: Be prepared to respond to any medical emergencies that may arise during surgery or recovery.
• Quality Assurance: Contribute to maintaining high standards of care and patient safety in accordance with regulatory guidelines.
Qualifications:
• Current and valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of practice.
• Minimum of 1 year of recent nursing experience, preferably in an acute care setting.
• Strong clinical skills and knowledge of nursing practices, procedures, and techniques.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities to interact effectively with patients, families, and colleagues.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills to make sound clinical decisions.
• Proficiency in using electronic medical record systems and other healthcare technology.
• Commitment to providing high-quality, compassionate patient care.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced surgical environment.
• Prior experience in a surgical center, operating room, or critical care setting is preferred.
Physical Requirements:
• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Prolonged periods of standing, bending, and reaching
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at times.
We offer competitive compensation and the opportunity to work in a dynamic and challenging healthcare environment. Join our team of dedicated professionals and make a positive impact on the lives of our patients.
Director of Nursing - Emergency Department
New Orleans, LA job
Lead the Future of Emergency Care in Baton Rouge at Our Lady of the Lake!
Step into a role where your leadership shapes the heart of care in every moment that matters. Our Emergency Department is undergoing exciting upgrades and renovations, designed to enhance the patient experience, integrate the latest technology, and create an exceptional environment for both patients and caregivers. It's an inspiring time to join our team and help lead this transformation - setting new standards in emergency care for our growing community.
Beyond the hospital walls, Baton Rouge offers a vibrant blend of Southern hospitality, rich culture, and year-round sunshine. From live music and incredible food to family-friendly neighborhoods and easy access to the Gulf Coast, it's a city that feels like home the moment you arrive.
The Nursing Director supervises and coordinates patient care services of one or more nursing units on a 24-hour basis. The Director of Nursing ensures that physicians' orders are followed; ensures that patient conditions and progress are accurately reported; ensures that patient care is administered by all professional and non-professional personnel in the unit according to organization and regulatory policies and guidelines; and has staffing and budget control responsibilities for the unit.
Responsibilities
Leadership
Utilizes advanced clinical knowledge to develop and maintain a delivery system for individualized, appropriate, and compassionate patient care. Supports and encourages staff, patients, and significant others in the determination of treatment and rehabilitation goals for desired outcomes. Provides leadership and participates in emergency measures for sudden adverse patient developments.
Provides leadership and demonstrates critical thinking ability in all areas of responsibility, treats all co-workers with respect, strives to enhance co-worker performance through cooperation and effective communication, and demonstrates hospitality and courtesy in all interactions.
Unit Management and Daily Operations
Estimates future departmental personnel, equipment, and supply needs in order to ensure the attainment of operating goals. Develops, recommends, and implements the annual capital equipment, personnel, and operating budget for the department. Conducts periodic reviews of departmental performance, analyzes budget variances, and implements responsive action.
Demonstrates clinical expertise in facilitating the timely availability, access, and utilization of multidisciplinary health care services, alternative levels of care, and community resources in a manner that ensures optimal continuity and expediency in the health care delivery process.
Implements strategies that use current scientific knowledge to prevent and reduce the risk of infection transmission. Promptly and appropriately reports infections between and among staff, patients, and visitors in order to improve patient outcomes.
Consults with nursing management, nursing staff, and Clinical Nurse Specialists in the development of instructional materials for patients and family members which will provide the specific knowledge and skill required to increase their understanding of the patient's illness, meet the patient's ongoing health care needs, and improve patient health outcomes.
Develops and maintains documentation required for successful employee development and administrative and divisional communication. Supervises and participates in the efficient recording of pertinent patient care data utilizing the computerized medical record and manual documentation in order to promote timely and efficient access to required information throughout the organization. Preserves the confidentiality of data and information identified as sensitive in order to ensure the protection of patient dignity and privacy.
Monitors and coordinates the effective use, maintenance, and repair of equipment, supplies, facilities, and resources that support patient care in order to maintain a functional and safe environment for patients, staff, and visitors.
Maintains own clinical expertise and ensures the demonstrated clinical competency of staff members to deliver patient care services in accordance with the specific identified needs of adult and geriatric patients. Utilizes appropriate resources as needed for assistance in the planning and delivery of care to infant, pediatric, and adolescent patients.
Performance Improvement and Quality
Provides ongoing assessments of the patient care delivery system in order to identify existing and potential health care needs within the scope of care for the unit. Evaluates and makes recommendations for current and potential unit staffing needs, assesses and introduces technological and procedural changes that enhance the efficiency and quality of patient care services and outcomes, and supervises the ongoing assessment of patients for physical, psychological, and social status needs and discharge planning.
Coordinates and manages high quality health care services that recognize individual patient rights while acting as a role model for the nursing personnel. Educates staff and monitors care delivery in order to ensure that patients exercise their rights to be informed and to participate and make decisions in all aspects of their medical care. Ensures that patient care demonstrates respect for personal values and beliefs and is focused on the unique needs of each individual and their family.
Utilizes continued analysis and evaluation of patient care outcomes to enhance the quality and efficiency of services and optimize the utilization of hospital resources. Participates actively in unit-specific and multidisciplinary continuous quality improvement and quality assurance studies in a manner that promotes compliance with hospital and divisional regulations and standards.
Ensures that all staff members are oriented and continuously educated regarding their roles in sustaining and improving the overall environment. Assesses the learning and development needs of staff members and is responsible for the provision of appropriate educational services.
Establishes departmental standards for the evaluation of personnel performance and monitors the performance of reporting personnel. Promotes and encourages the growth and development of staff members by encouraging their participation in approved continuing education activities such as professional conferences, seminars, and workshops. Advocates continuing education as a means of promoting the high-quality services provided by all departmental personnel.
Observes and adheres to all departmental and hospital policies and procedures, and follows all safety, quality assurance, and infection control standards.
Other Duties as Assigned
Job Requirements
Experience - 2 years clinical experience as a Registered Nurse
Education - Bachelor's of Science in Nursing
Licensure - Current Louisiana State license as RN and BLS certification
Registered Nurse, ICU Neonatal - PRN
Lacassine, LA job
The competent Nurse, in the same or similar clinical setting, practices independently and demonstrates an awareness of all relevant aspects of a situation. Provides routine and complex care, with the ability to on long-range goals or plans. Continues to develop the ability to cope with and manage contingencies of clinical nursing. Makes appropriate assignments and delegates to other care providers as a means to help manage the clinical situation.
Responsibilities:
Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
Consistent with the ANA Scope and Standards of Practice, provides nursing care utilizing the nursing process, including assessment, diagnosis, planning, intervention and evaluation for assigned patients.
Addresses increasingly complex psychological, emotional, cultural, and social needs of patient and families in accordance with their level of practice.
Using the appropriate protocol, administers medications and treatments; monitors for side-effects and effectiveness of the treatment prescribed.
Documents patient history, symptoms, medication, and care given.
Assess learning needs and provides education to patients, family members and/or care givers; identify issues and resources.
Job Requirements:
Education/Skills
Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing, preferred
Experience
1 year of experience in the related nursing specialty preferred
Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications
BLS required
RN License in state of employment or compact
Position Requirements:
Education/Skills
All newly hired experienced RNs must attend New Nurses Orientation within the first 30 days of hire.
New hires are precepted by a designated trained staff member and initial on-boarding requirements are validated through successful completion of the designated organizational entry competency validation and a Perinatal Services-specific competency validation.
Completion of all annual competency verification requirements.
Experience
Perinatal RN Residency, or recently practicing in a Perinatal Setting is preferred.
Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications
Current STABLE (Post-resuscitation/Pre-transport Stabilization Care of Sick Infants) certification required from one of the following courses: Participant, Lead Instructor, or Support Instructor
Current NRP certification required
In accordance with the CHRISTUS Health License, Certification and Registration Verification Policy, all Associates are required to obtain required certifications for their respective positions within the designated time frame.
Credential Grace Periods:
If additional credentials are required per the Position Requirements section, a grace period to obtain the certification will apply, dependent on your experience level.
Any Candidate/Associate with at least one year of acute care clinical experience in a similar service line within the past three years is considered an Experienced Associate.
Any Candidate/Associatewho doesnothave at least one year of full-time acute care clinical experience in the same service line within the past three years is considered an Experienced Associate New to the Specialty.
Credential
Grace Periods for
Experienced Associates
Grace Periods for
New Graduates & Experienced Associates New to the Specialty
Basic Life Support (BLS) No grace period. AHA or Red Cross accepted at time of hire. No grace period. AHA or Red Cross accepted at time of hire. Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Within 30 days of hire. Within 90 days of hire. Pediatric Life Support (PALS) Within 30 days of hire. Within 90 days of hire. Trauma Nurse Core Curriculum (TNCC) Within 60 days of hire. Within 18 months of hire. Trauma Care After Resuscitation (TCAR) Within 60 days of hire. Within 18 months of hire. Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) Within 30 days of hire. Within 60 days of hire. AWHONN INTERMEDIATE FHM (Fetal Heart Monitoring) Within 30 days of hire. Within 60 days of hire. STABLE (Neonatal Education) Within 30 days of hire. Within 60 days of hire.
Work Schedule:
PRN
Work Type:
PRN
RN, Registered Nurse Clinical Educator I - Nursing Education - Full Time
Rodessa, LA job
Responsible for coordination of orientation of all nursing personnel; representation of CHRISTUS St. Michael in community activities; and planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of nursing continuing education programs. Responsibilities:
Maintains consistency with Administrative and Departmental policies with appropriate behavior, dress, attitude, attendance, confidentiality, professionalism, and reliability.
Plans and implements educational activities to meet identified learning needs, utilizing adult education principles.
Develops and utilized appropriate evaluative system to determine effectiveness of educational activities.
Promotes collaborative relationships among health care professionals. Participates in committees, task forces, meetings, and activities to assist in the development of staff, ultimately resulting in improved care.
Participates in activities that promote professional development through education and other activities that enhance the practice of nursing and education.
Perform all other duties as assigned.
Requirements:
Education/Skills
Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred, Associate's degree required.
Basic Computer Knowledge
Knowledge of adult learning theory, nursing theory, and clinical nursing practice. Excellent interpersonal and communication skill, both written and verbal.
Experience
One to three years experience in a hospital, preferably in nursing education.
Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications
High school diploma or equivalent.
Maintain AHA instructor certification in BCLS and ACLS and Affiliate Faculty status.
Maintain current state licensure and provide the organization with verification.
Work Schedule:
5 Days - 8 Hours
Work Type:
Full Time
Registered Nurse Residency-Nursing Internship-St. Frances Cabrini
Alexandria, LA job
Responsible for patient assessment, patient care planning, and provision of quality nursing care to an assigned group of patients for a defined work period. Provides direction and supervision to LVN/LPNs, nursing assistants, unit secretaries, and other clinical/clerical associates. By assignment, may function as a charge nurse for the unit. Involves provision of patient care/service to older adolescents, young adults, adults, geriatric and pediatric patients.
Responsibilities:
Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
Patient Care Planning
Develops a comprehensive nursing care plan which addresses all significant needs and problems identified through nursing assessment.
Prepares nursing elements of the interdisciplinary care plan prior to the initial team conference.
Reviews and updates nursing care plan and collaborates with team members as changes occur.
Patient Care Provision
Implements patient care as planned in nursing care plan and interdisciplinary care plan.
Sets priorities based on knowledge of patient acuity and patient needs.
Provides safe and therapeutic care and seeks resources when appropriate.
Safely performs and accurately documents procedures, consistent with established nursing policy and procedure.
Patient Care Evaluation
Evaluates patient response to interventions and attainment of goals in collaboration with interdisciplinary team.
Evaluates progress toward nursing goals and revises goals as needed on a weekly basis.
Completes nursing progress note for assigned patients on a daily basis.
Completes nursing flow sheets for assigned patients on a daily basis.
Teaching
Evaluates education needs of patient and significant others and documents their response to teaching.
Utilizes, adapts, and revises teaching resources to meet patient education needs.
Explains procedures, tests, and disease process to patients and families as needed.
Acts as role model for health care students and other team members.
Acts as preceptor to assigned orientees.
Assists in the orientation of new staff by sharing knowledge and experience.
Patient Care Communication
Reports and documents accurately and concisely to appropriate persons the patient's condition.
Maintains patient confidentiality.
Applies basic verbal and nonverbal skills to maintain open, effective communication among care team members, patients, and significant others.
Encourages direct discussion between staff members when differences occur and seeks assistance to arbitrate differences as needed.
Gives and accepts constructive feedback appropriately.
Identifies actual and potentially unsafe patient care practices, reports them in the designated manner, and suggests alternatives.
Job Requirements:
Education/Skills
Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing, preferred
Experience
Six months to a year of experience as a licensed RN or holder of an active GN permit
Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications
BLS required
RN License in state of employment or compact
Graduate Nurse Permit
Associates with an unsuccessful licensure application or on the 75th day following the effective date of the temporary permit; will be transferred to another position within CHRISTUS Health
Work Schedule:
TBD
Work Type:
Full Time
Registered Nurse House Supervisor, Nursing Administration - PRN
Lake Charles, LA job
Supervises and coordinates activities of nursing personnel in multiple patient care units, plans work of assigned units and coordinates activities with other patient care units and related departments. Requirements: A. Education/Skills
Graduate of a Registered Nursing program, Bachelor Degree preferred or actively pursuing with completion within 2 years
Incumbents grandfathered based on experience
B. Experience
Minimum of 1-3 years' of clinical patient care experience in a relevant setting
C. Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications
RN Licensure in state(s) of employment
Registered Nurse (RN) required
Work Type:
Per Diem As Needed
RN, Registered Nurse - Villages Surgery Center
Shreveport, LA job
The competent Nurse, in the same or similar clinical setting, practices independently and demonstrates an awareness of all relevant aspects of a situation. Provides routine and complex care, with the ability to on long-range goals or plans. Continues to develop the ability to cope with and manage contingencies of clinical nursing. Makes appropriate assignments and delegates to other care providers as a means to help manage the clinical situation.
Responsibilities:
Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
Consistent with the ANA Scope and Standards of Practice, provides nursing care utilizing the nursing process, including assessment, diagnosis, planning, intervention and evaluation for assigned patients.
Addresses increasingly complex psychological, emotional, cultural, and social needs of patient and families in accordance with their level of practice.
Using the appropriate protocol, administers medications and treatments; monitors for side-effects and effectiveness of the treatment prescribed.
Documents patient history, symptoms, medication, and care given.
Assess learning needs and provides education to patients, family members and/or care givers; identify issues and resources.
Job Requirements:
Education/Skills
Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing, preferred
Experience
1 year of experience in the related nursing specialty preferred
Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications
BLS required
RN License in state of employment or compact
Work Schedule:
5 Days - 8 Hours
Work Type:
Full Time
RN, Registered Nurse - ICU Neonatal - Full Time
Lake Charles, LA job
The competent Nurse, in the same or similar clinical setting, practices independently and demonstrates an awareness of all relevant aspects of a situation. Provides routine and complex care, with the ability to on long-range goals or plans. Continues to develop the ability to cope with and manage contingencies of clinical nursing. Makes appropriate assignments and delegates to other care providers as a means to help manage the clinical situation.
Responsibilities:
Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
Consistent with the ANA Scope and Standards of Practice, provides nursing care utilizing the nursing process, including assessment, diagnosis, planning, intervention and evaluation for assigned patients.
Addresses increasingly complex psychological, emotional, cultural, and social needs of patient and families in accordance with their level of practice.
Using the appropriate protocol, administers medications and treatments; monitors for side-effects and effectiveness of the treatment prescribed.
Documents patient history, symptoms, medication, and care given.
Assess learning needs and provides education to patients, family members and/or care givers; identify issues and resources.
Job Requirements:
Education/Skills
Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing, preferred
Experience
1 year of experience in the related nursing specialty preferred
Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications
BLS required
RN License in state of employment or compact
Position Requirements:
Education/Skills
All newly hired experienced RNs must attend New Nurses Orientation within the first 30 days of hire.
New hires are precepted by a designated trained staff member and initial on-boarding requirements are validated through successful completion of the designated organizational entry competency validation and a Perinatal Services-specific competency validation.
Completion of all annual competency verification requirements.
Experience
Perinatal RN Residency, or recently practicing in a Perinatal Setting is preferred.
Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications
Current STABLE (Post-resuscitation/Pre-transport Stabilization Care of Sick Infants) certification required from one of the following courses: Participant, Lead Instructor, or Support Instructor
Current NRP certification required
In accordance with the CHRISTUS Health License, Certification and Registration Verification Policy, all Associates are required to obtain required certifications for their respective positions within the designated time frame.
Credential Grace Periods:
If additional credentials are required per the Position Requirements section, a grace period to obtain the certification will apply, dependent on your experience level.
Any Candidate/Associate with at least one year of acute care clinical experience in a similar service line within the past three years is considered an Experienced Associate.
Any Candidate/Associatewho doesnothave at least one year of full-time acute care clinical experience in the same service line within the past three years is considered an Experienced Associate New to the Specialty.
Credential
Grace Periods for
Experienced Associates
Grace Periods for
New Graduates & Experienced Associates New to the Specialty
Basic Life Support (BLS) No grace period. AHA or Red Cross accepted at time of hire. No grace period. AHA or Red Cross accepted at time of hire. Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Within 30 days of hire. Within 90 days of hire. Pediatric Life Support (PALS) Within 30 days of hire. Within 90 days of hire. Trauma Nurse Core Curriculum (TNCC) Within 60 days of hire. Within 18 months of hire. Trauma Care After Resuscitation (TCAR) Within 60 days of hire. Within 18 months of hire. Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) Within 30 days of hire. Within 60 days of hire. AWHONN INTERMEDIATE FHM (Fetal Heart Monitoring) Within 30 days of hire. Within 60 days of hire. STABLE (Neonatal Education) Within 30 days of hire. Within 60 days of hire.
Work Schedule:
MULTIPLE SHIFTS AVAILABLE
Work Type:
Full Time
Registered Nurse Residency-Nursing Internship-St. Frances Cabrini
Louisiana job
Responsible for patient assessment, patient care planning, and provision of quality nursing care to an assigned group of patients for a defined work period. Provides direction and supervision to LVN/LPNs, nursing assistants, unit secretaries, and other clinical/clerical associates. By assignment, may function as a charge nurse for the unit. Involves provision of patient care/service to older adolescents, young adults, adults, geriatric and pediatric patients.
Responsibilities:
Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
Patient Care Planning
Develops a comprehensive nursing care plan which addresses all significant needs and problems identified through nursing assessment.
Prepares nursing elements of the interdisciplinary care plan prior to the initial team conference.
Reviews and updates nursing care plan and collaborates with team members as changes occur.
Patient Care Provision
Implements patient care as planned in nursing care plan and interdisciplinary care plan.
Sets priorities based on knowledge of patient acuity and patient needs.
Provides safe and therapeutic care and seeks resources when appropriate.
Safely performs and accurately documents procedures, consistent with established nursing policy and procedure.
Patient Care Evaluation
Evaluates patient response to interventions and attainment of goals in collaboration with interdisciplinary team.
Evaluates progress toward nursing goals and revises goals as needed on a weekly basis.
Completes nursing progress note for assigned patients on a daily basis.
Completes nursing flow sheets for assigned patients on a daily basis.
Teaching
Evaluates education needs of patient and significant others and documents their response to teaching.
Utilizes, adapts, and revises teaching resources to meet patient education needs.
Explains procedures, tests, and disease process to patients and families as needed.
Acts as role model for health care students and other team members.
Acts as preceptor to assigned orientees.
Assists in the orientation of new staff by sharing knowledge and experience.
Patient Care Communication
Reports and documents accurately and concisely to appropriate persons the patient's condition.
Maintains patient confidentiality.
Applies basic verbal and nonverbal skills to maintain open, effective communication among care team members, patients, and significant others.
Encourages direct discussion between staff members when differences occur and seeks assistance to arbitrate differences as needed.
Gives and accepts constructive feedback appropriately.
Identifies actual and potentially unsafe patient care practices, reports them in the designated manner, and suggests alternatives.
Job Requirements:
Education/Skills
Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing, preferred
Experience
Six months to a year of experience as a licensed RN or holder of an active GN permit
Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications
BLS required
RN License in state of employment or compact
Graduate Nurse Permit
Associates with an unsuccessful licensure application or on the 75th day following the effective date of the temporary permit; will be transferred to another position within CHRISTUS Health
Work Schedule:
TBD
Work Type:
Full Time
Registered Nurse House Supervisor, Nursing Administration - PRN
Welsh, LA job
Supervises and coordinates activities of nursing personnel in multiple patient care units, plans work of assigned units and coordinates activities with other patient care units and related departments. Requirements: A. Education/Skills
Graduate of a Registered Nursing program, Bachelor Degree preferred or actively pursuing with completion within 2 years
Incumbents grandfathered based on experience
B. Experience
Minimum of 1-3 years' of clinical patient care experience in a relevant setting
C. Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications
RN Licensure in state(s) of employment
Registered Nurse (RN) required
Work Type:
Per Diem As Needed
RN, Registered Nurse - Ambulatory Surgery Center
Eastwood, LA job
The competent Nurse, in the same or similar clinical setting, practices independently and demonstrates an awareness of all relevant aspects of a situation. Provides routine and complex care, with the ability to on long-range goals or plans. Continues to develop the ability to cope with and manage contingencies of clinical nursing. Makes appropriate assignments and delegates to other care providers as a means to help manage the clinical situation.
Responsibilities:
Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
Consistent with the ANA Scope and Standards of Practice, provides nursing care utilizing the nursing process, including assessment, diagnosis, planning, intervention and evaluation for assigned patients.
Addresses increasingly complex psychological, emotional, cultural, and social needs of patient and families in accordance with their level of practice.
Using the appropriate protocol, administers medications and treatments; monitors for side-effects and effectiveness of the treatment prescribed.
Documents patient history, symptoms, medication, and care given.
Assess learning needs and provides education to patients, family members and/or care givers; identify issues and resources.
Job Requirements:
Education/Skills
Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing, preferred
Experience
1 year of experience in the related nursing specialty preferred
Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications
BLS required
RN License in state of employment or compact
Work Schedule:
PRN
Work Type:
Per Diem As Needed
Nurse Extern I-Nursing Internship-PRN
Shreveport, LA job
A currently enrolled nursing student providing a wide variety of services to the customer under the direct supervision of Nursing. Responsibilities:
Collects and documents patient data: Obtains/charts initial and routine vital signs, height, weight, and I&O's. Coordinates care activities to provide for optimal care and/or activities within assigned caseload.
Provides patient care and activities appropriate to age, cultural, and religious beliefs, and any barriers to understanding.
Complies with Regional departmental policies, adheres to break and lunch schedules, follows associate parking guidelines, adheres to personal business policy, and uses the time clock correctly.
Communicates with other team members, seeks assistance and clarification of assignments as needed, shares input from patient/family with appropriate team member.
Performs other duties appropriate to the position as assigned or requested.
Please refer to the attached Addendum for the complete list of approved extern patient care interventions.
Requirements:
Currently enrolled in an RN degree program, with a minimum GPA of 2.5 (must provide unofficial transcript).
Must not be on academic probation and in good standing with the current nursing program.
Must provide a letter of recommendation from a nursing instructor.
Must submit a 500-word essay identifying why they chose the field of nursing and how they apply the CHRISTUS Core Values to their individual practice.
Must have successfully completed both a "Fundamentals of Nursing" and at least one first-level Medical-Surgical course.
AHA BLS certification required.
Work Schedule:
PRN
Work Type:
Per Diem As Needed
Registered Nurse, ICU Neonatal - PRN
Vinton, LA job
The competent Nurse, in the same or similar clinical setting, practices independently and demonstrates an awareness of all relevant aspects of a situation. Provides routine and complex care, with the ability to on long-range goals or plans. Continues to develop the ability to cope with and manage contingencies of clinical nursing. Makes appropriate assignments and delegates to other care providers as a means to help manage the clinical situation.
Responsibilities:
Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
Consistent with the ANA Scope and Standards of Practice, provides nursing care utilizing the nursing process, including assessment, diagnosis, planning, intervention and evaluation for assigned patients.
Addresses increasingly complex psychological, emotional, cultural, and social needs of patient and families in accordance with their level of practice.
Using the appropriate protocol, administers medications and treatments; monitors for side-effects and effectiveness of the treatment prescribed.
Documents patient history, symptoms, medication, and care given.
Assess learning needs and provides education to patients, family members and/or care givers; identify issues and resources.
Job Requirements:
Education/Skills
Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing, preferred
Experience
1 year of experience in the related nursing specialty preferred
Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications
BLS required
RN License in state of employment or compact
Position Requirements:
Education/Skills
All newly hired experienced RNs must attend New Nurses Orientation within the first 30 days of hire.
New hires are precepted by a designated trained staff member and initial on-boarding requirements are validated through successful completion of the designated organizational entry competency validation and a Perinatal Services-specific competency validation.
Completion of all annual competency verification requirements.
Experience
Perinatal RN Residency, or recently practicing in a Perinatal Setting is preferred.
Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications
Current STABLE (Post-resuscitation/Pre-transport Stabilization Care of Sick Infants) certification required from one of the following courses: Participant, Lead Instructor, or Support Instructor
Current NRP certification required
In accordance with the CHRISTUS Health License, Certification and Registration Verification Policy, all Associates are required to obtain required certifications for their respective positions within the designated time frame.
Credential Grace Periods:
If additional credentials are required per the Position Requirements section, a grace period to obtain the certification will apply, dependent on your experience level.
Any Candidate/Associate with at least one year of acute care clinical experience in a similar service line within the past three years is considered an Experienced Associate.
Any Candidate/Associatewho doesnothave at least one year of full-time acute care clinical experience in the same service line within the past three years is considered an Experienced Associate New to the Specialty.
Credential
Grace Periods for
Experienced Associates
Grace Periods for
New Graduates & Experienced Associates New to the Specialty
Basic Life Support (BLS) No grace period. AHA or Red Cross accepted at time of hire. No grace period. AHA or Red Cross accepted at time of hire. Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Within 30 days of hire. Within 90 days of hire. Pediatric Life Support (PALS) Within 30 days of hire. Within 90 days of hire. Trauma Nurse Core Curriculum (TNCC) Within 60 days of hire. Within 18 months of hire. Trauma Care After Resuscitation (TCAR) Within 60 days of hire. Within 18 months of hire. Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) Within 30 days of hire. Within 60 days of hire. AWHONN INTERMEDIATE FHM (Fetal Heart Monitoring) Within 30 days of hire. Within 60 days of hire. STABLE (Neonatal Education) Within 30 days of hire. Within 60 days of hire.
Work Schedule:
PRN
Work Type:
PRN
RN, Registered Nurse - Ambulatory Surgery Center
Lake Charles, LA job
The competent Nurse, in the same or similar clinical setting, practices independently and demonstrates an awareness of all relevant aspects of a situation. Provides routine and complex care, with the ability to on long-range goals or plans. Continues to develop the ability to cope with and manage contingencies of clinical nursing. Makes appropriate assignments and delegates to other care providers as a means to help manage the clinical situation.
Responsibilities:
Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
Consistent with the ANA Scope and Standards of Practice, provides nursing care utilizing the nursing process, including assessment, diagnosis, planning, intervention and evaluation for assigned patients.
Addresses increasingly complex psychological, emotional, cultural, and social needs of patient and families in accordance with their level of practice.
Using the appropriate protocol, administers medications and treatments; monitors for side-effects and effectiveness of the treatment prescribed.
Documents patient history, symptoms, medication, and care given.
Assess learning needs and provides education to patients, family members and/or care givers; identify issues and resources.
Job Requirements:
Education/Skills
Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing, preferred
Experience
1 year of experience in the related nursing specialty preferred
Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications
BLS required
RN License in state of employment or compact
Work Schedule:
6:30AM - 3PM
Work Type:
Full Time
Nurse Extern I-Nursing Internship-PRN
Alexandria, LA job
Under the supervision and/or direction of the Registered Nurse, the Nurse Extern I performs various direct patient care activities in accordance with the Nursing Department policies and procedures. The Nurse Extern I is able to assist with the care of hospitalized patients. The Nurse Extern I may be assigned other functions in accordance with hospital/department policies, procedures, and protocols.
Requirements:
Currently enrolled in an RN accredited school of professional nursing to obtain either an associate degree or a bachelor's degree as an RN.
Must have completed their first clinical and be in good standing in the nursing program.
Proficient in basic nursing tasks.
Six (6) months of experience in a hospital preferred but not required.
AHA BLS required within two (2) weeks of employment.
Work Schedule:
PRN
Work Type:
Per Diem As Needed
Registered Nurse-Post Surgical PACU-PRN
Louisiana job
The competent Nurse, in the same or similar clinical setting, practices independently and demonstrates an awareness of all relevant aspects of a situation. Provides routine and complex care, with the ability to on long-range goals or plans. Continues to develop the ability to cope with and manage contingencies of clinical nursing. Makes appropriate assignments and delegates to other care providers as a means to help manage the clinical situation.
Responsibilities:
Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
Consistent with the ANA Scope and Standards of Practice, provides nursing care utilizing the nursing process, including assessment, diagnosis, planning, intervention and evaluation for assigned patients.
Addresses increasingly complex psychological, emotional, cultural, and social needs of patient and families in accordance with their level of practice.
Using the appropriate protocol, administers medications and treatments; monitors for side-effects and effectiveness of the treatment prescribed.
Documents patient history, symptoms, medication, and care given.
Assess learning needs and provides education to patients, family members and/or care givers; identify issues and resources.
Job Requirements:
Education/Skills
Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing, preferred
Experience
1 year of experience in the related nursing specialty preferred
Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications
BLS required
RN License in state of employment or compact
Position Requirements:
Education/Skills
All newly hired experienced RNs must attend New Nurses Orientation within the first 30 days of hire.
New hires are precepted by a designated trained staff member and initial on-boarding requirements are validated through successful completion of the designated organizational entry competency validation and a Perioperative Department-specific competency validation.
Completion of all annual competency verification requirements.
Experience
Perioperative RN Residency, or recently practicing in an OR/Perioperative Setting preferred.
Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications
Current ACLS certification required
Current PALS or ENPC certification required
In accordance with the CHRISTUS Health License, Certification and Registration Verification Policy, all Associates are required to obtain required certifications for their respective positions within the designated time frame.
Credential Grace Periods:
If additional credentials are required per the Position Requirements section, a grace period to obtain the certification will apply, dependent on your experience level.
Any Candidate/Associate with at least one year of acute care clinical experience in a similar service line within the past three years is considered an Experienced Associate.
Any Candidate/Associatewho doesnothave at least one year of full-time acute care clinical experience in the same service line within the past three years is considered an Experienced Associate New to the Specialty.
Credential
Grace Periods for
Experienced Associates
Grace Periods for
New Graduates & Experienced Associates New to the Specialty
Basic Life Support (BLS) No grace period. AHA or Red Cross accepted at time of hire. No grace period. AHA or Red Cross accepted at time of hire. Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Within 30 days of hire. Within 90 days of hire. Pediatric Life Support (PALS) Within 30 days of hire. Within 90 days of hire. Trauma Nurse Core Curriculum (TNCC) Within 60 days of hire. Within 18 months of hire. Trauma Care After Resuscitation (TCAR) Within 60 days of hire. Within 18 months of hire. Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) Within 30 days of hire. Within 60 days of hire. AWHONN INTERMEDIATE FHM (Fetal Heart Monitoring) Within 30 days of hire. Within 60 days of hire. STABLE (Neonatal Education) Within 30 days of hire. Within 60 days of hire.
Work Schedule:
TBD
Work Type:
Per Diem As Needed
RN - Nurse Residency, Lake Charles
Lake Charles, LA job
Applications ARE NOW BEING ACCEPTED for our upcoming residency cohort! We have limited spots for limited units so apply and secure your spot TODAY. If you are a December 2025 RN graduate - our RN residency program may be for you! At CHRISTUS Ochsner Health Southwestern Louisiana, we understand that our nurse graduates are the future of health care and because of this, we provide a rewarding career opportunity to those interested in joining our mission.
CHRISTUS provides a year long developmental and on-boarding program to help newly licensed registered nurses obtain the skills and confidence necessary for providing high quality patient care through evidence-based training and critical thinking alongside our recognized professionals.
Each new graduate who joins the CHRISTUS Ochsner Health Southwestern Louisiana team will be enrolled in a comprehensive orientation and assigned to a preceptor. Your personal preceptor will be in your home unit and will support you through the program, show you the ropes and guide you through a structured curriculum of progressive skill development and patient care assignments.
If you are looking to join a rapidly growing faith-based organization that encourages professional development, we want you to become a part of the CHRISTUS Ochsner Health Southwestern Louisiana family!
Please contact Shay Watkins for any questions or concerns at ...@christushealth.org
Summary:
Responsible for patient assessment, patient care planning, and provision of quality nursing care to an assigned group of patients for a defined work period. Provides direction and supervision to LVN/LPNs, nursing assistants, unit secretaries, and other clinical/clerical associates. By assignment, may function as a charge nurse for the unit. Involves provision of patient care/service to older adolescents, young adults, adults, geriatric and pediatric patients.
Responsibilities:
Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
Patient Care Planning
Develops a comprehensive nursing care plan which addresses all significant needs and problems identified through nursing assessment.
Prepares nursing elements of the interdisciplinary care plan prior to the initial team conference.
Reviews and updates nursing care plan and collaborates with team members as changes occur.
Patient Care Provision
Implements patient care as planned in nursing care plan and interdisciplinary care plan.
Sets priorities based on knowledge of patient acuity and patient needs.
Provides safe and therapeutic care and seeks resources when appropriate.
Safely performs and accurately documents procedures, consistent with established nursing policy and procedure.
Patient Care Evaluation
Evaluates patient response to interventions and attainment of goals in collaboration with interdisciplinary team.
Evaluates progress toward nursing goals and revises goals as needed on a weekly basis.
Completes nursing progress note for assigned patients on a daily basis.
Completes nursing flow sheets for assigned patients on a daily basis.
Teaching
Evaluates education needs of patient and significant others and documents their response to teaching.
Utilizes, adapts, and revises teaching resources to meet patient education needs.
Explains procedures, tests, and disease process to patients and families as needed.
Acts as role model for health care students and other team members.
Acts as preceptor to assigned orientees.
Assists in the orientation of new staff by sharing knowledge and experience.
Patient Care Communication
Reports and documents accurately and concisely to appropriate persons the patient's condition.
Maintains patient confidentiality.
Applies basic verbal and nonverbal skills to maintain open, effective communication among care team members, patients, and significant others.
Encourages direct discussion between staff members when differences occur and seeks assistance to arbitrate differences as needed.
Gives and accepts constructive feedback appropriately.
Identifies actual and potentially unsafe patient care practices, reports them in the designated manner, and suggests alternatives.
CORE COMPETENCIES
Standard I: Utilizes the Nursing Process
Uses critical thinking skills to assess the basic physical, psychosocial, social, cultural,
Spiritual, and development needs of patient and families
Communicates findings to appropriate healthcare team members
Develops and uses a specific plan of care and modifies it to meet individual patient
needs using evidence-based practice. Implements patient care and therapeutic
procedures; monitors and documents progression of treatment and teaching goals
Evaluates the care and treatment(s) provided to the patient and the patient response to
the care and treatment(s). Performs timely reassessment and documentation
Must be able to perform unit specific competencies based on the specific patient care need for designated unit's patient population
Standard II. Patient Throughput & Patient Flow Process
Anticipates and plans for admission/discharge/transfer needs to facilitate patient flow
Utilizes appropriate systems of communication and tools to facilitate the discharge process
Coaches on tools and techniques for checking, cross checking and validating orders to ensure accuracy
Standard III. Unit Operations
Plans, directs, and evaluates the overall nursing care and functions in a particular nursing unit during an assigned shift
Demonstrates good stewardship in proper use and maintenance of equipment and Supplies
Assesses departmental staffing needs; actively participates in resourcing efforts.
Educates and trains others on the operations, ethics, and regulations within the industry
Standard IV. Safe Practice/Quality Care/Regulations
Incorporates patient safety practices/guidelines to promote a safe environment resulting in positive patient outcomes
Demonstrates accountability for nursing research and quality improvement activities
Provides evidence-based nursing care
Communicates patient information effectively across the continuum of care
Educates and trains others on the operations, ethics, and regulations within the industry.
Knowledge of federal, state and local healthcare related laws and regulations; ability to comply with these in healthcare practices and activities
TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES
Clinical Policies and Standards
Follows a specific set of standards and associated clinical procedures
Analyzes policy and standards documentation and ensures organizational compliance
Provides feedback for improvement of procedures
Assists in the development and implementation of specific procedures
Works with control and monitoring mechanisms, tools and techniques
Health Information Documentation
Shares experiences with maintaining paper and electronic patient documentation
Walk through the steps and procedures for receiving, validating and updating patient records
Describes the flow of information between various stations or units
Discusses the functions, features and document flow of electronic documentation
Transcribes verbal orders; explains techniques for ensuring their accuracy
Explains health information documentation best practices and their rationale across health care practices
Medical Equipment
Describes experience with basic medical equipment used in own unit or facility
Uses standard diagnostic tools and techniques to resolves common equipment problems
Educates patients about the appropriate use of home medical equipment
Ensures that all equipment and related supplies are in proper working order prior to use to ensure patient safety
Inspects, troubleshoots and evaluates incoming equipment
Medical Order Processing
Shares experiences with processing medical orders for one or more groups of patients or conditions
Describes functions and features of the system used to enter, validate, update and forward medical orders
Discusses common errors, their sources and procedures for correcting
Explains considerations for entering and following standing orders
Differentiates between standing orders and preprinted orders and considerations for each
Patient Chart Reading and Interpretation
Describes experiences in reading and interpreting patient charts for patients on unit and under own care
Reviews patients' charts for completion and accuracy; identifies and alerts to mistakes or omissions
Recognizes unexpected readings and alerts nursing or medical staff
Relates examples of mis-readings or misinterpretations and lessons learned
Reviews, discusses and validates own interpretation with others
Patient Safety
Shares experiences with ensuring safety for one or more patient groups or settings
Explains key features of safety guidelines and procedures for those groups and settings
Listens and responds to safety inquiries from patients and family members
Recognizes and addresses physiological and psychological signs of problems
Describes considerations for patients who can cause to harm to self, versus harm to others
Utilizes appropriate systems to document misses and near misses, participates in immediate investigating, analysis and reporting in real time
Job Requirements:
Education/Skills
Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing, preferred
Experience
Six months to a year of experience as a licensed RN or holder of an active GN permit
Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications
BLS required
RN License in state of employment or compact
Graduate Nurse Permit
Associates with an unsuccessful licensure application or on the 75th day following the effective date of the temporary permit; will be transferred to another position within CHRISTUS Health
In accordance with the CHRISTUS Health License, Certification and Registration Verification Policy, all Associates are required to obtain the required certifications for their respective positions within the designated time frame.
Work Schedule:
MULTIPLE SHIFTS AVAILABLE
Work Type:
Full Time
Nurse Extern I-Nursing Internship-PRN
Louisiana job
Under the supervision and/or direction of the Registered Nurse, the Nurse Extern I performs various direct patient care activities in accordance with the Nursing Department policies and procedures. The Nurse Extern I is able to assist with the care of hospitalized patients. The Nurse Extern I may be assigned other functions in accordance with hospital/department policies, procedures, and protocols.
Requirements:
Currently enrolled in an RN accredited school of professional nursing to obtain either an associate degree or a bachelor's degree as an RN.
Must have completed their first clinical and be in good standing in the nursing program.
Proficient in basic nursing tasks.
Six (6) months of experience in a hospital preferred but not required.
AHA BLS required within two (2) weeks of employment.
Work Schedule:
PRN
Work Type:
Per Diem As Needed
RN, Registered Nurse I - ICU MedSurgical A - Full Time
Lake Charles, LA job
Responsible for patient assessment, patient care planning, and provision of quality nursing care to an assigned group of patients for a defined work period. Provides direction and supervision to LVN/LPNs, nursing assistants, unit secretaries, and other clinical/clerical associates. By assignment, may function as a charge nurse for the unit. Involves provision of patient care/service to older adolescents, young adults, adults, geriatric and pediatric patients.
Responsibilities:
Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
Patient Care Planning
Develops a comprehensive nursing care plan which addresses all significant needs and problems identified through nursing assessment.
Prepares nursing elements of the interdisciplinary care plan prior to the initial team conference.
Reviews and updates nursing care plan and collaborates with team members as changes occur.
Patient Care Provision
Implements patient care as planned in nursing care plan and interdisciplinary care plan.
Sets priorities based on knowledge of patient acuity and patient needs.
Provides safe and therapeutic care and seeks resources when appropriate.
Safely performs and accurately documents procedures, consistent with established nursing policy and procedure.
Patient Care Evaluation
Evaluates patient response to interventions and attainment of goals in collaboration with interdisciplinary team.
Evaluates progress toward nursing goals and revises goals as needed on a weekly basis.
Completes nursing progress note for assigned patients on a daily basis.
Completes nursing flow sheets for assigned patients on a daily basis.
Teaching
Evaluates education needs of patient and significant others and documents their response to teaching.
Utilizes, adapts, and revises teaching resources to meet patient education needs.
Explains procedures, tests, and disease process to patients and families as needed.
Acts as role model for health care students and other team members.
Acts as preceptor to assigned orientees.
Assists in the orientation of new staff by sharing knowledge and experience.
Patient Care Communication
Reports and documents accurately and concisely to appropriate persons the patient's condition.
Maintains patient confidentiality.
Applies basic verbal and nonverbal skills to maintain open, effective communication among care team members, patients, and significant others.
Encourages direct discussion between staff members when differences occur and seeks assistance to arbitrate differences as needed.
Gives and accepts constructive feedback appropriately.
Identifies actual and potentially unsafe patient care practices, reports them in the designated manner, and suggests alternatives.
Job Requirements:
Education/Skills
Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing, preferred
Experience
Six months to a year of experience as a licensed RN or holder of an active GN permit
Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications
BLS required
RN License in state of employment or compact
Graduate Nurse Permit
Associates with an unsuccessful licensure application or on the 75th day following the effective date of the temporary permit; will be transferred to another position within CHRISTUS Health
Position Requirements:
Education/Skills
• All newly hired experienced RNs must attend New Nurses Orientation within the first 30 days of hire.
• New hires are precepted by a designated trained staff member and initial on-boarding requirements are validated through successful completion of the designated organizational entry competency validation and a Critical Care Department-specific competency validation.
• Completion of all annual competency verification requirements.
Experience
• One year of experience in Critical Care setting preferred but will accept new graduates.
Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications
• Current ACLS certification required
In accordance with the CHRISTUS Health License, Certification and Registration Verification Policy, all Associates are required to obtain required certifications for their respective positions within the designated time frame.
Credential Grace Periods:
If additional credentials are required per the Position Requirements section, a grace period to obtain the certification will apply, dependent on your experience level.
Any Candidate/Associate with at least one year of acute care clinical experience in a similar service line within the past three years is considered an Experienced Associate.
Any Candidate/Associatewho doesnothave at least one year of full-time acute care clinical experience in the same service line within the past three years is considered an Experienced Associate New to the Specialty.
Credential
Grace Periods for
Experienced Associates
Grace Periods for
New Graduates & Experienced Associates New to the Specialty
Basic Life Support (BLS) No grace period. AHA or Red Cross accepted at time of hire. No grace period. AHA or Red Cross accepted at time of hire. Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Within 30 days of hire. Within 90 days of hire. Pediatric Life Support (PALS) Within 30 days of hire. Within 90 days of hire. Trauma Nurse Core Curriculum (TNCC) Within 60 days of hire. Within 18 months of hire. Trauma Care After Resuscitation (TCAR) Within 60 days of hire. Within 18 months of hire. Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) Within 30 days of hire. Within 60 days of hire. AWHONN INTERMEDIATE FHM (Fetal Heart Monitoring) Within 30 days of hire. Within 60 days of hire. STABLE (Neonatal Education) Within 30 days of hire. Within 60 days of hire.
Work Schedule:
3 Days - 12 Hours
Work Type:
Full Time
RN - Nurse Residency, Lake Charles
Welsh, LA job
Applications ARE NOW BEING ACCEPTED for our upcoming residency cohort! We have limited spots for limited units so apply and secure your spot TODAY. If you are a December 2025 RN graduate - our RN residency program may be for you! At CHRISTUS Ochsner Health Southwestern Louisiana, we understand that our nurse graduates are the future of health care and because of this, we provide a rewarding career opportunity to those interested in joining our mission.
CHRISTUS provides a year long developmental and on-boarding program to help newly licensed registered nurses obtain the skills and confidence necessary for providing high quality patient care through evidence-based training and critical thinking alongside our recognized professionals.
Each new graduate who joins the CHRISTUS Ochsner Health Southwestern Louisiana team will be enrolled in a comprehensive orientation and assigned to a preceptor. Your personal preceptor will be in your home unit and will support you through the program, show you the ropes and guide you through a structured curriculum of progressive skill development and patient care assignments.
If you are looking to join a rapidly growing faith-based organization that encourages professional development, we want you to become a part of the CHRISTUS Ochsner Health Southwestern Louisiana family!
Please contact Shay Watkins for any questions or concerns at ...@christushealth.org
Summary:
Responsible for patient assessment, patient care planning, and provision of quality nursing care to an assigned group of patients for a defined work period. Provides direction and supervision to LVN/LPNs, nursing assistants, unit secretaries, and other clinical/clerical associates. By assignment, may function as a charge nurse for the unit. Involves provision of patient care/service to older adolescents, young adults, adults, geriatric and pediatric patients.
Responsibilities:
Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
Patient Care Planning
Develops a comprehensive nursing care plan which addresses all significant needs and problems identified through nursing assessment.
Prepares nursing elements of the interdisciplinary care plan prior to the initial team conference.
Reviews and updates nursing care plan and collaborates with team members as changes occur.
Patient Care Provision
Implements patient care as planned in nursing care plan and interdisciplinary care plan.
Sets priorities based on knowledge of patient acuity and patient needs.
Provides safe and therapeutic care and seeks resources when appropriate.
Safely performs and accurately documents procedures, consistent with established nursing policy and procedure.
Patient Care Evaluation
Evaluates patient response to interventions and attainment of goals in collaboration with interdisciplinary team.
Evaluates progress toward nursing goals and revises goals as needed on a weekly basis.
Completes nursing progress note for assigned patients on a daily basis.
Completes nursing flow sheets for assigned patients on a daily basis.
Teaching
Evaluates education needs of patient and significant others and documents their response to teaching.
Utilizes, adapts, and revises teaching resources to meet patient education needs.
Explains procedures, tests, and disease process to patients and families as needed.
Acts as role model for health care students and other team members.
Acts as preceptor to assigned orientees.
Assists in the orientation of new staff by sharing knowledge and experience.
Patient Care Communication
Reports and documents accurately and concisely to appropriate persons the patient's condition.
Maintains patient confidentiality.
Applies basic verbal and nonverbal skills to maintain open, effective communication among care team members, patients, and significant others.
Encourages direct discussion between staff members when differences occur and seeks assistance to arbitrate differences as needed.
Gives and accepts constructive feedback appropriately.
Identifies actual and potentially unsafe patient care practices, reports them in the designated manner, and suggests alternatives.
CORE COMPETENCIES
Standard I: Utilizes the Nursing Process
Uses critical thinking skills to assess the basic physical, psychosocial, social, cultural,
Spiritual, and development needs of patient and families
Communicates findings to appropriate healthcare team members
Develops and uses a specific plan of care and modifies it to meet individual patient
needs using evidence-based practice. Implements patient care and therapeutic
procedures; monitors and documents progression of treatment and teaching goals
Evaluates the care and treatment(s) provided to the patient and the patient response to
the care and treatment(s). Performs timely reassessment and documentation
Must be able to perform unit specific competencies based on the specific patient care need for designated unit's patient population
Standard II. Patient Throughput & Patient Flow Process
Anticipates and plans for admission/discharge/transfer needs to facilitate patient flow
Utilizes appropriate systems of communication and tools to facilitate the discharge process
Coaches on tools and techniques for checking, cross checking and validating orders to ensure accuracy
Standard III. Unit Operations
Plans, directs, and evaluates the overall nursing care and functions in a particular nursing unit during an assigned shift
Demonstrates good stewardship in proper use and maintenance of equipment and Supplies
Assesses departmental staffing needs; actively participates in resourcing efforts.
Educates and trains others on the operations, ethics, and regulations within the industry
Standard IV. Safe Practice/Quality Care/Regulations
Incorporates patient safety practices/guidelines to promote a safe environment resulting in positive patient outcomes
Demonstrates accountability for nursing research and quality improvement activities
Provides evidence-based nursing care
Communicates patient information effectively across the continuum of care
Educates and trains others on the operations, ethics, and regulations within the industry.
Knowledge of federal, state and local healthcare related laws and regulations; ability to comply with these in healthcare practices and activities
TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES
Clinical Policies and Standards
Follows a specific set of standards and associated clinical procedures
Analyzes policy and standards documentation and ensures organizational compliance
Provides feedback for improvement of procedures
Assists in the development and implementation of specific procedures
Works with control and monitoring mechanisms, tools and techniques
Health Information Documentation
Shares experiences with maintaining paper and electronic patient documentation
Walk through the steps and procedures for receiving, validating and updating patient records
Describes the flow of information between various stations or units
Discusses the functions, features and document flow of electronic documentation
Transcribes verbal orders; explains techniques for ensuring their accuracy
Explains health information documentation best practices and their rationale across health care practices
Medical Equipment
Describes experience with basic medical equipment used in own unit or facility
Uses standard diagnostic tools and techniques to resolves common equipment problems
Educates patients about the appropriate use of home medical equipment
Ensures that all equipment and related supplies are in proper working order prior to use to ensure patient safety
Inspects, troubleshoots and evaluates incoming equipment
Medical Order Processing
Shares experiences with processing medical orders for one or more groups of patients or conditions
Describes functions and features of the system used to enter, validate, update and forward medical orders
Discusses common errors, their sources and procedures for correcting
Explains considerations for entering and following standing orders
Differentiates between standing orders and preprinted orders and considerations for each
Patient Chart Reading and Interpretation
Describes experiences in reading and interpreting patient charts for patients on unit and under own care
Reviews patients' charts for completion and accuracy; identifies and alerts to mistakes or omissions
Recognizes unexpected readings and alerts nursing or medical staff
Relates examples of mis-readings or misinterpretations and lessons learned
Reviews, discusses and validates own interpretation with others
Patient Safety
Shares experiences with ensuring safety for one or more patient groups or settings
Explains key features of safety guidelines and procedures for those groups and settings
Listens and responds to safety inquiries from patients and family members
Recognizes and addresses physiological and psychological signs of problems
Describes considerations for patients who can cause to harm to self, versus harm to others
Utilizes appropriate systems to document misses and near misses, participates in immediate investigating, analysis and reporting in real time
Job Requirements:
Education/Skills
Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing, preferred
Experience
Six months to a year of experience as a licensed RN or holder of an active GN permit
Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications
BLS required
RN License in state of employment or compact
Graduate Nurse Permit
Associates with an unsuccessful licensure application or on the 75th day following the effective date of the temporary permit; will be transferred to another position within CHRISTUS Health
In accordance with the CHRISTUS Health License, Certification and Registration Verification Policy, all Associates are required to obtain the required certifications for their respective positions within the designated time frame.
Work Schedule:
MULTIPLE SHIFTS AVAILABLE
Work Type:
Full Time