Pool RN - Nursing Relief Pool

Description

Summary :

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

Responsibilities :

Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies : Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.

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.

Requirements :

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

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

Current Louisiana State RN License

BLS (American Heart Association)

ACLS provider certification required.

PALS certification required.

Work Schedule : 7PM - 7AM

Work Type : Per Diem As Needed