Description Summary : 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 MedSurg specific competency validation. All newly
licensed RNs may participate in a residency program or other
specific orientation. Skills completion and competency completion
will be achieved with the preceptor at the bedside and documented
through the program’s tracking software. Completion of all annual
competency verification requirements. Experience One year of
experience in a related nursing specialty preferred. 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 / Associate who
does not have 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 : Full
Time
Care Management Rn • Alex, LA, Rapides County, LA; Louisiana, United States