Emergency Care Registered Nurse - PRN in Boyce, LA
Job Description
Description
Summary:
We are looking for a skilled and dedicated Emergency Care Registered Nurse to join our team on a PRN basis. The ideal candidate will demonstrate independence in practice and have a strong grasp of all relevant aspects of emergency care. You will provide both routine and complex care, while also working towards long-term goals. This position requires the ability to manage unforeseen clinical situations effectively, including making appropriate assignments and delegating tasks to other care providers.
Responsibilities:
• Consistently meet the OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
• Deliver nursing care in alignment with the ANA Scope and Standards of Practice, employing the nursing process: assessment, diagnosis, planning, intervention, and evaluation for your assigned patients.
• Address the increasingly complex psychological, emotional, cultural, and social needs of patients and their families, based on your level of practice.
• Administer medications and treatments according to protocols; monitor patients for side effects and the effectiveness of treatments.
• Thoroughly document patient history, symptoms, medications, and care provided.
• Assess educational needs and provide guidance to patients, families, and caregivers; identify issues and available resources.
Job Requirements:
Education/Skills
• Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing, preferred.
Experience
• 1 year of experience in a related nursing specialty preferred.
Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications
• BLS certification required.
• RN License in state of employment or compact state.
Position Requirements:
Education/Skills
• Newly hired experienced RNs must complete New Nurses Orientation within the first 30 days of hire.
• New hires will be precepted by a trained staff member, with initial onboarding validated through competency assessments.
• Newly licensed RNs may participate in a residency program or additional orientation. Skills competency will be completed at the bedside with a preceptor and documented.
• All annual competency verification requirements must be fulfilled.
Experience
• One year of experience in a related nursing specialty preferred.
Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications
• Current ACLS certification required.
• Current PALS certification required.
In accordance with the CHRISTUS Health License, Certification, and Registration Verification Policy, all associates must obtain required certifications for their respective positions within the designated timeframe.
Credential Grace Periods:
If additional credentials are required, a grace period to obtain them will apply based on your experience level.
• Associates with at least one year of acute care experience in a similar service line within the past three years are considered Experienced Associates.
• Associates without at least one year of full-time acute care experience in the same service line within the past three years are considered Experienced Associates New to the Specialty.
Work Schedule:
To Be Determined
Work Type:
Per Diem As Needed
Summary:
We are looking for a skilled and dedicated Emergency Care Registered Nurse to join our team on a PRN basis. The ideal candidate will demonstrate independence in practice and have a strong grasp of all relevant aspects of emergency care. You will provide both routine and complex care, while also working towards long-term goals. This position requires the ability to manage unforeseen clinical situations effectively, including making appropriate assignments and delegating tasks to other care providers.
Responsibilities:
• Consistently meet the OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
• Deliver nursing care in alignment with the ANA Scope and Standards of Practice, employing the nursing process: assessment, diagnosis, planning, intervention, and evaluation for your assigned patients.
• Address the increasingly complex psychological, emotional, cultural, and social needs of patients and their families, based on your level of practice.
• Administer medications and treatments according to protocols; monitor patients for side effects and the effectiveness of treatments.
• Thoroughly document patient history, symptoms, medications, and care provided.
• Assess educational needs and provide guidance to patients, families, and caregivers; identify issues and available resources.
Job Requirements:
Education/Skills
• Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing, preferred.
Experience
• 1 year of experience in a related nursing specialty preferred.
Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications
• BLS certification required.
• RN License in state of employment or compact state.
Position Requirements:
Education/Skills
• Newly hired experienced RNs must complete New Nurses Orientation within the first 30 days of hire.
• New hires will be precepted by a trained staff member, with initial onboarding validated through competency assessments.
• Newly licensed RNs may participate in a residency program or additional orientation. Skills competency will be completed at the bedside with a preceptor and documented.
• All annual competency verification requirements must be fulfilled.
Experience
• One year of experience in a related nursing specialty preferred.
Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications
• Current ACLS certification required.
• Current PALS certification required.
In accordance with the CHRISTUS Health License, Certification, and Registration Verification Policy, all associates must obtain required certifications for their respective positions within the designated timeframe.
Credential Grace Periods:
If additional credentials are required, a grace period to obtain them will apply based on your experience level.
• Associates with at least one year of acute care experience in a similar service line within the past three years are considered Experienced Associates.
• Associates without at least one year of full-time acute care experience in the same service line within the past three years are considered Experienced Associates New to the Specialty.
Work Schedule:
To Be Determined
Work Type:
Per Diem As Needed
Job Details
Medical Speciality
Emergency medicine
Employment Type
Contract
Required License
RN (Registered Nurse)
Years of Experience
Intermediate
Shifts
PRN
Work Setting
ER
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About CHRISTUS Health
Christus Health is an international Catholic, faith-based, not-for-profit health system dedicated to extending the healing ministry of Jesus Christ. With over 600 centers including hospitals, clinics, and urgent cares, Christus Health serves communities in Texas, Louisiana, New Mexico, Arkansas, Chile, Colombia, and Mexico. Supported by the Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word and the Sisters of the Holy Family of Nazareth, Christus Health's mission is to provide personalized care through a community of 50,000 Associates and 15,000 physicians. Continuously expanding into new communities each year, Christus Health is committed to bringing quality healthcare closer to more people, guided by the principles of compassion, service, and faith.