Geriatric Psych RN 7P to 7A
Registered nurse job at Springhill Medical Center
Job DescriptionDescription:
Geriatric Psychiatric Registered Nurse
We are seeking a compassionate and experienced Geriatric Psychiatric Registered Nurse to join our dedicated healthcare team. In this role, you will provide specialized mental health care to elderly patients, supporting their emotional and psychological well-being in a respectful and caring environment. If you are committed to improving the quality of life for seniors and possess a strong background in psychiatric nursing, we encourage you to apply.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate mental health care for elderly patients with psychiatric conditions
- Administer medications and monitor for side effects, ensuring safe and effective treatment
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans
- Provide therapeutic support and counseling to patients and their families
- Monitor patient progress and document clinical observations accurately
- Educate patients and families about mental health conditions and treatment options
- Ensure compliance with healthcare regulations and safety standards
- Respond promptly to psychiatric emergencies and de-escalate challenging situations
Skills and Qualifications:
- Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of practice
- Certification in geriatric or psychiatric nursing preferred
- Proven experience in psychiatric nursing, preferably with elderly populations
- Strong knowledge of mental health disorders common in seniors, such as depression, anxiety, dementia, and schizophrenia
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and observational skills
- Ability to work effectively in a team and handle stressful situations with professionalism
- Compassionate, patient-centered approach to care
- Basic life support (BLS) and advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) certifications are a plus
Join our organization committed to providing exceptional mental health services to seniors. We foster a supportive and growth-oriented environment where your expertise can make a meaningful difference in patients' lives. Enjoy competitive benefits and opportunities for professional development as part of our dedicated team.
Requirements:
Outpatient Registered Nurse - RN
Shreveport, LA jobs
PURPOSE AND SCOPE:
The professional registered nurse Outpatient RN CAP 1 is an entry level designation into the Clinical Advancement Program (CAP). This position is accountable and responsible for the provision and coordination of clinically competent care including assessment, planning, intervention and evaluation for an assigned group of patients. This may include delegation of appropriate tasks to direct patient care staff including but not limited to RNs, LVN/LPNs and Patient Care Technicians. As a member of the End Stage Kidney Disease (ESKD) health care team, this position participates in decision-making, teaching, leadership functions, and quality improvement activities that enhance patient care outcomes and facility operations.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
All duties and responsibilities are expected to be performed in accordance with Fresenius Kidney Care policy, procedures, standards of nursing practice, state and federal regulations.
· Performs all essential functions under the direction of the Supervisor and with guidance from the Clinical Educator, Preceptor or in collaboration with other Registered Nurses.
· Performs ongoing, systematic collection and analysis of patient data pre - during - post hemodialysis treatment for assigned patients and documents in the patient medical record, makes adjustments or modifications to treatment plan as indicated and notifies Team Leader, Charge Nurse, Supervisor or Physician as needed.
· Assesses, collaborates, and documents patient/family's basic learning needs to provide initial and ongoing education to patients and family.
· Directs and provides, in collaboration with direct and ancillary patient care staff, all aspects of the daily provision of safe and effective delivery of hemodialysis therapy to assigned patients.
· Administers medications as prescribed or in accordance with approved algorithm(s), and documents appropriate medical justification and effectiveness.
· Initiates or assists with emergency response measures.
· Serves as a resource for health care team, participates in staff training and orientation of new staff as assigned.
· Ensures correct laboratory collection, processing and shipping procedures are performed and reschedules missed or insufficient laboratory collections.
· Identifies expected outcomes, documents and updates the nursing assessment and plan of care for assigned patients through collaboration with the Interdisciplinary Team.
· Ensures patient awareness related to transplant and treatment modality options.
· Required to complete CAP requirements to advance.
· Performs all other duties as assigned by Supervisor.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS:
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
· The position provides direct patient care that regularly involves heavy lifting, moving of patients and assisting with ambulation. Equipment aids and/or coworkers may provide assistance.
· This position requires frequent, prolonged periods of standing and the employee must be able to bend over.
· The employee may occasionally be required to move, with assistance, machines and equipment of up to 200 lbs., and may lift chemical and water solutions of up to 30 lbs. as high as 5 feet.
· The work environment is characteristic of a health care facility with air temperature control and moderate noise levels.
· May be exposed to infectious and contagious diseases/materials.
· Day to day work includes desk work, computer work, interaction with patients, facility/hospital staff and physicians.
· The position may require travel to training sites or other facilities.
· May be asked to provide essential functions of this position in other locations with the same physical demands and working conditions as described above.
SUPERVISION:
Assigned oversight of Patient Care Technicians/LPNs/LVNs/RNs as a Team Leader or designated Nurse in Charge, after meeting all the following:
· Successful completion of all FKC education and training requirements for new employees.
· Must have a minimum of 9 months experience as a RN.
· Must have a minimum of 3 months experience in chronic/acute hemodialysis as a RN.
EDUCATION and LICENSURE:
· Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.
· Current appropriate state licensure.
· Current or successful completion of CPR BLS Certification.
· Must meet the practice requirements in the state in which he or she is employed.
EXPERIENCE AND REQUIRED SKILLS:
· Entry level for RNs with less than 2 years of Nephrology Nursing experience as a Registered Nurse.
· Chronic/acute hemodialysis experience (preferred).
Fresenius Medical Care maintains a drug-free workplace in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.
EOE, disability/veterans
Travel Endoscopy RN Job in Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Baton Rouge, LA jobs
Responsibilities
Endoscopy Nurse (Endo RN) assists doctors with endoscopic procedures. The Endoscopy RN primary responsibilities include answering patient questions, addressing their concerns, observing patient vital signs, and administering the necessary patient medication. Endoscopy RN job responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Perform pre-procedure assessment, reviewing patient information, including H&P, medications, and allergies
Prepare instruments, equipment, and supplies for endoscopic procedures
Observe patient vital signs post-procedure, working with the healthcare team to monitor the recovery process
Shift: day 8x5
Travel CCU RN in Lafayette, Louisiana
Lafayette, LA jobs
Responsibilities
Critical Care Nurses (CCRNs) assess a patient's condition to plan and implement patient care plans. Critical Care Nurses assist physicians in performing procedures and respond to life-threatening situations using nursing standards and protocols. Job responsibilities for Critical Care RNs include, but are not limited to:
Observe and record vital signs, ordering diagnostic tests when necessary
Collaborate with members of the critical care team to treat wounds and provide advanced life support
Administer intravenous fluids and medications
Shift: 3x12 Nights
Travel MedSurg RN in Lafayette, Louisiana
Lafayette, LA jobs
Responsibilities
MedSurg RNs provide bedside care for a variety of patients and execute individualized patient assessments to create an individualized plan of care. MedSurg RNs prepare equipment and assist physicians during examination and treatment of patients. MedSurg RN job responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
MedSurg RNs prepare, administer, and record prescribed medications
Initiate alternative action when adverse symptomology is displayed
Change dressings, insert catheters, start IVs when necessary
Shift: 3x12 Nights
Travel PCU RN in Alexandria, Louisiana
Alexandria, LA jobs
Responsibilities
Progressive Care Unit RNs (PCU RNs) care for patients who need close monitoring and frequent assessment but aren't unstable enough to require ICU care. PCU RNs use computer equipment to monitor cardiac and other vital information. PCU RN job responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Record patient's medical information and vital signs
Prepare equipment and assist physician during examination and treatment of patient
Monitor and adjust specialized equipment used on patients and interpret electronic displays to help guide treatment
Shift: 3x12 Days
Travel or Local Stepdown RN Job in Hammond, Louisiana
Hammond, LA jobs
Responsibilities
Stepdown Nurses (RN) provide patient care in transitional units where patients are too sick for the med-surg floor but not sick enough for intensive care. Stepdown RNs job responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Evaluate and monitor patient's progress, identifying sudden or subtle changes in the patient's medical condition
Calculate drug dosage, titrate medication doses, administer continuous medication infusion and monitor patients for effects of medication
Stepdown RNs work closely and collaborate with physicians and all other healthcare professionals
Shift: 3x12 Nights
Travel Emergency Room RN in Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Baton Rouge, LA jobs
Responsibilities
Emergency Room RNs (ER RNs) record present symptomology, as well as collect a thorough patient history. The ER RN assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates patient care plans in coordination with other healthcare team members. ER RN job responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Manage care of patients experiencing life-threatening problems and perform triage interventions
Work with physicians to assist in exams, diagnostic testing, and treatments
Prepare, administer, and record prescribed medications
Shift: 3x12 Nights
Travel Emergency Room RN in Alexandria, Louisiana
Alexandria, LA jobs
Responsibilities
Emergency Room RNs (ER RNs) record present symptomology, as well as collect a thorough patient history. The ER RN assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates patient care plans in coordination with other healthcare team members. ER RN job responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Manage care of patients experiencing life-threatening problems and perform triage interventions
Work with physicians to assist in exams, diagnostic testing, and treatments
Prepare, administer, and record prescribed medications
Shift: 3x12 Nights
RN, Registered Nurse - Ambulatory Surgery Center
Shreveport, LA jobs
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
RN - Nurse Residency, Lake Charles
Egan, LA jobs
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
Shreveport, LA jobs
A currently enrolled nursing student providing a wide variety of services to the customer under the direct supervision of Nursing. Requirements:
Currently enrolled in a 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 current nursing program.
Must provide 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
Nurse Extern I-Nursing Internship-PRN
Alexandria, LA jobs
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 Residency-Nursing Internship-St. Frances Cabrini
Alexandria, LA jobs
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
Nurse Extern I-Nursing Internship-PRN
Louisiana jobs
A currently enrolled nursing student providing a wide variety of services to the customer under the direct supervision of Nursing. Requirements:
Currently enrolled in a 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 current nursing program.
Must provide 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
Nurse Extern I-Nursing Internship-PRN
Oakdale, LA jobs
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 Residency-Nursing Internship-St. Frances Cabrini
Oakdale, LA jobs
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
Nurse Extern I-Nursing Internship-PRN
Natchez, LA jobs
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 Residency-Nursing Internship-St. Frances Cabrini
Natchez, LA jobs
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
Staff RN 7P to 7A
Registered nurse job at Springhill Medical Center
Job DescriptionDescription:
Registered Nurse (RN)
We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) to join our healthcare team. This is an excellent opportunity for a professional committed to providing high-quality patient care in a supportive and dynamic environment. If you are passionate about making a difference in patients' lives and thrive in a collaborative setting, we encourage you to apply.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide direct patient care in accordance with physician orders and established nursing standards
- Monitor, assess, and document patient conditions and responses to treatment
- Administer medications and treatments accurately and safely
- Collaborate with healthcare team members to develop and implement individualized care plans
- Educate patients and their families on health management and post-discharge care
- Maintain accurate and detailed patient records in compliance with hospital policies and regulations
- Ensure a safe, clean, and comfortable environment for patients and staff
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives and ongoing professional development
Skills and Qualifications:
- Valid and current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of practice
- Proven experience in a clinical setting, preferably in a hospital or outpatient facility
- Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work effectively under pressure and handle multiple priorities
- Knowledge of electronic health records (EHR) systems and medical documentation standards
- Compassionate, patient-focused approach to care
- Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team
Join our organization and become part of a caring community that values professional growth, innovation, and excellence in patient care. We offer competitive compensation, ongoing training, and opportunities for career advancement.
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