Summary:
A Registered Professional Nurse is responsible for the delivery of patient care through the process of assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation and evaluation. In addition, the Registered Professional Nurse prescribes, delegates, coordinates, supervises and evaluates patient teaching and the activities of the ancillary nursing personnel while maintaining the standards of professional nursing. The Registered Nurse is able to provide direct and indirect care to patients.
Requirements:
A. Education/Skills
Graduate of a State Board School of Nursing or equivalent.
B. Experience
1 year of experience preferred.
Critical Care/Emergency Department experience preferred.
C. Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications
Current RN license or permit to practice professional nursing in the State of Louisiana.
American Heart Association BLS – within two (2) weeks of employment
Current PALS certification within 12 weeks of hire for experienced RNs or 6 months of hire for new graduate nurses. Maintain certification thereafter.
Current ACLS certification within 12 weeks of hire for experienced RNs or 6 months of hire for new graduate nurses. Maintain certification thereafter.
De-escalation training required within 90 days of hire and annually thereafter.
Work Type:
Full Time
270761
Registered Nurse, ECC Emergency Care - Full time
FULL TIME
Nursing
CHRISTUS Ochsner Health Southwestern Louisiana
524 Dr Michael DeBakey Drive
Lake Charles, LA 70601
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