Req. No
8420
Job Title
RN, Registered Nurse - Emergency
Market
CHRISTUS Southwestern Louisiana
Category
Nursing
Facility
CHRISTUS Ochsner St Patrick Hospital
Address
524 Dr Michael DeBakey Drive
Lake Charles, LA 70601
US
Type
FULL TIME
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Summary:
Assesses, plans, implements, evaluates and documents nursing care in accordance with facility and departmental policies and in accordance with standards of professional nursing practice.This position is accountable for the quality of nursing services delivered by self or others who are under his/her direction.
The RN, Registered Nurse Emergency Department is a vital leader of an interdisciplinary team assessing, planning, implementing, evaluating, and documenting care in efforts to deliver the highest levels of care to the patient and family. This position requires the full understanding and active participation in fulfilling the Mission of CHRISTUS Health St. Patrick Health System, and demonstrating behavior consistent with the Core Values. Our Emergency Department unit at CHRISTUS Health St. Patrick Health System is a 16-bed emergency room with two rapid medical assessment rooms. The Emergency Department provides stabilizing care to patients with life-threatening or potential life-threatening emergencies.
Requirements:
Graduate of an RN program
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Knowledge of scope and role of the Registered Nurse, Nursing Assistant, Patient Care Technician and Unit Clerk
At least 1 year of nursing experience in an acute care setting preferred
Valid Registered Nurse license within the state of Louisiana
American Heart Association Basic Life Support
Advanced Cardiac Life Support
Pediatric Advanced Life Support
NIHSS required
Work Type:
Full Time