Emergency Department RN
Alexandria, Louisiana
CHRISTUS Saint Frances Cabrini Hospital

RN Emergency Dept

Location: Alexandria, Louisiana Employment Type: Travel, Full Time Positions: 2 Start: ASAP Contract Length: 13 weeks Temp to Perm: Possible

Schedule and Assignment

• Shift: Nights, 7 PM to 7 AM
• Weekends: Every other weekend
• On Call: No call
• Floating: No floating
• Nurse to Patient Ratio: 4:1
• Dress Code: Ceil blue scrubs

Patient Population and Unit

• Very high acuity unit
• Heavy load of strokes, cardiovascular, diabetes, wounds, behavioral health, and sepsis cases
• Some trauma patients, but not a trauma-designated unit
• Security onsite 24/7

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Louisiana
• Minimum of 1 year of Emergency Department experience, obtained within the last year
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• ACLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• PALS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) / Associate Degree in Nursing

Orientation and Onboarding

• New 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 must complete entry competency validation and an Emergency Department-specific competency validation.
• Newly licensed RNs may participate in a residency program or other specific orientation, with skills and competencies completed at the bedside with the preceptor.
• Completion of all annual competency verification requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide routine and complex nursing care using the nursing process (assessment, diagnosis, planning, intervention, and evaluation).
• Address increasingly complex psychological, emotional, cultural, and social needs of patients and families.
• Administer medications and treatments per protocol, and monitor for side effects and effectiveness.
• Document patient history, symptoms, medications, and care given.
• Assess learning needs and provide education to patients, families, and caregivers.
• Make appropriate assignments and delegate to other care providers.