Critical Care Nurse

5 days ago


Lake Charles, Louisiana, United States CHRISTUS Health Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Critical Care Nurse to join our team in the Emergency Department at CHRISTUS Health. This is a Per Diem As Needed position, offering the opportunity to work variable shifts and contribute to the delivery of exceptional patient care.

Responsibilities:
  • Provide routine and complex care to patients in the Emergency Department, demonstrating an awareness of all relevant aspects of a situation.
  • Develop long-range goals or plans, continuing 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.
Requirements:Education/Skills
  • Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing, preferred.
Experience
  • 1 year of experience in the related nursing specialty preferred.
  • Critical Care/Emergency Department experience preferred.
Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications
  • BLS required.
  • RN License in state of employment or compact.
  • 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) 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.
Salary Range:

$60,000 - $80,000 per year, depending on experience.

Benefits:
  • Competitive salary range.
  • Comprehensive benefits package.
  • Opportunities for professional growth and development.
Work Type:

Per Diem As Needed



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