Emergency Department RN
Alexandria, LA
HealthTrust Workforce Solution External
3x12 hrs, Nights

Type of patients on the unit: Very high acuity unit. Contractors will see a heavy load of strokes, cardiovascular, diabetes, wounds, behavioral health and sepsis cases. They will also see some trauma but this is not trauma designated unit. Security is onsite 24-7

REQUIRED Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications

BLS certification required from AHA
ACLS certification required from AHA
PALS certification required from AHA
TNCC required
RN License in state of employment or compact
Weekend Requirement
Every other weekend
On Call Requirement
No call
Floating Requirement / Locations
No floating
Nurse / Patient Ratio
4:1
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