Registered Nurse I - ICU Neonatal - Full Time
Company: Christus Health
Location: Lake Charles
Posted on: March 1, 2026
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Job Description:
Description Summary: Responsible for patient assessment, patient
care planning, and provision of quality nursing care to an assigned
group of patients for a defined work period. Provides direction and
supervision to LVN/LPNs, nursing assistants, unit secretaries, and
other clinical/clerical associates. By assignment, may function as
a charge nurse for the unit. Involves provision of patient
care/service to older adolescents, young adults, adults, geriatric
and pediatric patients. Responsibilities: Meets expectations of the
applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of
Others, or Leader of Leaders. Patient Care Planning Develops a
comprehensive nursing care plan which addresses all significant
needs and problems identified through nursing assessment. Prepares
nursing elements of the interdisciplinary care plan prior to the
initial team conference. Reviews and updates nursing care plan and
collaborates with team members as changes occur. Patient Care
Provision Implements patient care as planned in nursing care plan
and interdisciplinary care plan. Sets priorities based on knowledge
of patient acuity and patient needs. Provides safe and therapeutic
care and seeks resources when appropriate. Safely performs and
accurately documents procedures, consistent with established
nursing policy and procedure. Patient Care Evaluation Evaluates
patient response to interventions and attainment of goals in
collaboration with interdisciplinary team. Evaluates progress
toward nursing goals and revises goals as needed on a weekly basis.
Completes nursing progress note for assigned patients on a daily
basis. Completes nursing flow sheets for assigned patients on a
daily basis. Teaching Evaluates education needs of patient and
significant others and documents their response to teaching.
Utilizes, adapts, and revises teaching resources to meet patient
education needs. Explains procedures, tests, and disease process to
patients and families as needed. Acts as role model for health care
students and other team members. Acts as preceptor to assigned
orientees. Assists in the orientation of new staff by sharing
knowledge and experience. Patient Care Communication Reports and
documents accurately and concisely to appropriate persons the
patient's condition. Maintains patient confidentiality. Applies
basic verbal and nonverbal skills to maintain open, effective
communication among care team members, patients, and significant
others. Encourages direct discussion between staff members when
differences occur and seeks assistance to arbitrate differences as
needed. Gives and accepts constructive feedback appropriately.
Identifies actual and potentially unsafe patient care practices,
reports them in the designated manner, and suggests alternatives.
Job Requirements: Education/Skills Bachelor of Science Degree in
Nursing, preferred Experience Six months to a year of experience as
a licensed RN or holder of an active GN permit Licenses,
Registrations, or Certifications BLS required RN License in state
of employment or compact Graduate Nurse Permit Associates with an
unsuccessful licensure application or on the 75th day following the
effective date of the temporary permit; will be transferred to
another position within CHRISTUS Health Position Requirements:
Education/Skills All newly hired experienced RNs must attend New
Nurses Orientation within the first 30 days of hire. New hires are
precepted by a designated trained staff member and initial
on-boarding requirements are validated through successful
completion of the designated organizational entry competency
validation and a Perinatal Services-specific competency validation.
Completion of all annual competency verification requirements.
Experience Perinatal RN Residency, or recently practicing in a
Perinatal Setting is preferred. Licenses, Registrations, or
Certifications Current STABLE (Post-resuscitation/Pre-transport
Stabilization Care of Sick Infants) certification required from one
of the following courses: Participant, Lead Instructor, or Support
Instructor Current NRP certification required In accordance with
the CHRISTUS Health License, Certification and Registration
Verification Policy, all Associates are required to obtain required
certifications for their respective positions within the designated
time frame. Credential Grace Periods: If additional credentials are
required per the Position Requirements section, a grace period to
obtain the certification will apply, dependent on your experience
level. Any Candidate/Associate with at least one year of acute care
clinical experience in a similar service line within the past three
years is considered an Experienced Associate. Any
Candidate/Associate who does not have at least one year of
full-time acute care clinical experience in the same service line
within the past three years is considered an Experienced Associate
New to the Specialty. Credential Grace Periods for Experienced
Associates Grace Periods for New Graduates & Experienced Associates
New to the Specialty Basic Life Support (BLS) No grace period. AHA
or Red Cross accepted at time of hire. No grace period. AHA or Red
Cross accepted at time of hire. Advanced Cardiac Life Support
(ACLS) Within 30 days of hire. Within 90 days of hire. Pediatric
Life Support (PALS) Within 30 days of hire. Within 90 days of hire.
Trauma Nurse Core Curriculum (TNCC) Within 60 days of hire. Within
18 months of hire. Trauma Care After Resuscitation (TCAR) Within 60
days of hire. Within 18 months of hire. Neonatal Resuscitation
Program (NRP) Within 30 days of hire. Within 60 days of hire.
AWHONN INTERMEDIATE FHM (Fetal Heart Monitoring) Within 30 days of
hire. Within 60 days of hire. STABLE (Neonatal Education) Within 30
days of hire. Within 60 days of hire. Work Schedule: 7AM - 7PM Work
Type: Full Time
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