Registered Nurse, ECC Emergency Care - Full Time

Company: Christus Health
Location: Lake Charles
Posted on: April 15, 2024

Job Description:

Description 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 Six (6) months 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 at time of hire or within 12 weeks of hire for experienced RNs or completion by the end of the clinical orientation period for new graduate nurses. Maintain certification thereafter. Current ACLS certification at time of hire or within 12 weeks of hire for experienced RNs or completion by the end of the clinical orientation period for new graduate nurses. Maintain certification thereafter. Current TNCC and ENPC certification within 12 months of hire for experienced RNs or completion within 18 months of hire for new graduate nurses. Maintain certification thereafter. Current NIHSS certification at time of hire or within 90 days of hire for experienced RNs or completion within 12 months of hire for new graduate nurses. Maintain certification thereafter. Moderate Sedation within 3 months of hire for experienced RNs or within 12 months of hire for new graduate nurses. Maintain certification annually. De-escalation training within 90 days of hire and maintain training as indicated per program. Completion of an evidence-based triage curriculum at: 12 months of hire for new graduate or inexperienced RNs (less than 1 year of nursing experience) or -3 months of hire for experienced RNs (more than 1 year of nursing experience) Current Arrhythmia recognition at time of hire or within 8 weeks of hire for experienced RNs or completion within 6 months for new graduate nurses. Work Type: Full Time EEO is the law - click below for more information: - https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf We endeavor to make this site accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact us at (844) 257-6925.

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