About this role

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 include providing nursing care utilizing the nursing process, addressing psychological/emotional/cultural/social needs of patients and families, administering medications and treatments, documenting patient history and care, and providing education to patients, family members and/or caregivers.

Skills for this role

nursing processadministering medications and treatmentsdocumenting patient history and carepatient educationdelegationaddressing psychological/emotional/cultural/social needs

Requirements

Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing (preferred)
1 year of experience in the related nursing specialty (preferred)
BLS Certification (required)
RN License in state of employment or compact (required)
Acute care experience
Patient treatment planning
Care plan evaluation and implementation
Medication pass administration

About the employer

CHRISTUS Health

Hospital

CHRISTUS Health is a faith-based, not-for-profit Catholic health system with operations in San Antonio, TX, and globally. Led by President and CEO Ernie Sadau, the system has earned the prestigious 'Great Place to Work' national certification in consecutive years, with…

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Living in Lake Charles, LA

Lake Charles sits in southwest Louisiana near the Gulf Coast, offering nurses a blend of Cajun culture, outdoor recreation along the Calcasieu River, and a relaxed pace of life. The downtown area features local dining and gaming entertainment, while nearby Prien Lake provides waterfront scenery for off-duty unwinding.

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