Jobs in Sulphur, LA

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

Work Schedule:

7PM - 7AM
Work Type:
Full Time

Description

Summary:

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:

Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
Consistent with the ANA Scope and Standards of Practice, provides nursing care utilizing the nursing process, including assessment, diagnosis, planning, intervention and evaluation for assigned patients.
Addresses increasingly complex psychological, emotional, cultural, and social needs of patient and families in accordance with their level of practice.
Using the appropriate protocol, administers medications and treatments; monitors for side-effects and effectiveness of the treatment prescribed.
Documents patient history, symptoms, medication, and care given.
Assess learning needs and provides education to patients, family members and/or care givers; identify issues and resources.

Job Requirements:

Education/Skills

Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing, preferred

Experience

1 year of experience in the related nursing specialty preferred

Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications

BLS required
RN License in state of employment or compact

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 an Emergency Department- specific competency validation.
All newly licensed RNs may participate in a residency program or other specific orientation. Skills completion and competency completion will be achieved with the preceptor at the bedside and documented through the program’s tracking software.
Completion of all annual competency verification requirements.
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 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:

MULTIPLE SHIFTS AVAILABLE

Work Type:

Full Time

Description
Summary:
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:

Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
Consistent with the ANA Scope and Standards of Practice, provides nursing care utilizing the nursing process, including assessment, diagnosis, planning, intervention and evaluation for assigned patients.
Addresses increasingly complex psychological, emotional, cultural, and social needs of patient and families in accordance with their level of practice.
Using the appropriate protocol, administers medications and treatments; monitors for side-effects and effectiveness of the treatment prescribed.
Documents patient history, symptoms, medication, and care given.
Assess learning needs and provides education to patients, family members and/or care givers; identify issues and resources. 
Job Requirements:

Education/Skills
~ Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing, preferred

Experience
~1 year of experience in the related nursing specialty preferred

Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications
BLS required
RN License in state of employment or compact
Work Schedule:

6AM - 6PM 12 HR Shift
Work Type:
Per Diem As Needed

Description
Summary:
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:

Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
Consistent with the ANA Scope and Standards of Practice, provides nursing care utilizing the nursing process, including assessment, diagnosis, planning, intervention and evaluation for assigned patients.
Addresses increasingly complex psychological, emotional, cultural, and social needs of patient and families in accordance with their level of practice.
Using the appropriate protocol, administers medications and treatments; monitors for side-effects and effectiveness of the treatment prescribed.
Documents patient history, symptoms, medication, and care given.
Assess learning needs and provides education to patients, family members and/or care givers; identify issues and resources. 
Job Requirements:

Education/Skills
~ Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing, preferred

Experience
~1 year of experience in the related nursing specialty preferred

Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications
BLS required
RN License in state of employment or compact
Work Schedule:

6AM - 6PM 12 HR Shift
Work Type:
Per Diem As Needed

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.
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.
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 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.
Evaluates education needs of patient and significant others and documents their response to teaching.
Acts as role model for health care students and other team members.
Patient Care Communication
Reports and documents accurately and concisely to appropriate persons the patient's condition.
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.
Identifies actual and potentially unsafe patient care practices, reports them in the designated manner, and suggests alternatives.
Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing, preferred
Six months to a year of experience as a licensed RN or holder of an active GN permit
Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications
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
Full Time

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.
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.
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 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.
Evaluates education needs of patient and significant others and documents their response to teaching.
Acts as role model for health care students and other team members.
Patient Care Communication
Reports and documents accurately and concisely to appropriate persons the patient's condition.
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.
Identifies actual and potentially unsafe patient care practices, reports them in the designated manner, and suggests alternatives.
Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing, preferred
Six months to a year of experience as a licensed RN or holder of an active GN permit
Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications
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
Full Time

Description

Summary:
This Job performs all routine and complicated laboratory procedures including specimen processing and handling, testing of patient specimens, calculating, and reporting of results, performance of quality control procedures, operation and maintenance of instruments and equipment, assisting in the development of new procedures and protocols, may perform phlebotomy and other patient-oriented tasks, and may perform other related duties as requested or directed.
Responsibilities:

* Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
* Performs all routine and complicated laboratory procedures in the primary section to which assigned about age or sex specific values.
* Operates, maintains, and troubleshoots laboratory instrumentation and equipment and makes minor repairs as necessary or notifies Bio-med as needed.
* Must cross-train to other laboratory sections as needed.
* Assures that the laboratory's quality control program is properly followed.
* Calculates, enters, and/or verifies results of laboratory procedures.
* Utilizes the Laboratory Information System.
* Provides notification and documentation of critical laboratory values obtained.
* Processes patient specimens, including collection, handling, and distribution always cognizant of minimal pediatric specimen volumes (when required).
* Participates in the evaluation, development, and implementation of new or updated testing procedures and protocols.
* Demonstrates competence to perform assigned patient care responsibilities in a manner that meets the population-specific and developmental needs of patients served by the department.
* Appropriately adapts assigned patient assessment, treatment, and/or care methods to accommodate the unique physical, psychosocial, cultural, age specific and other developmental needs of each patient served.
* Demonstrates adherence to the CORE values of CHRISTUS Health.
* Must complete all required compliance and regulatory tasks and follow all applicable policies and procedures.
* Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements:

Education/Skills

* Bachelor's Degree or higher in a chemical, physical, biological or clinical laboratory science or medical technology from an accredited institution or equivalent laboratory training and experience meeting the requirements defined in the CLIA regulation 42CFR493.1489 (includes U.S. Military laboratory training courses of at least 50 weeks)
OR
* Education that has been evaluated by an acceptable credentialing agency and deemed equivalent to a US Bachelor's degree in a chemical, physical, biological or clinical laboratory science or medical technology.

Experience

* No experience required for graduates of a clinical laboratory training program approved or accredited by NAACLS, or other organizations approved by HHS. OR
* One year of approved clinical laboratory experience, which must include a clinical rotation through the following sections of the laboratory: Blood Banking, Microbiology, Chemistry, and Hematology, Immunology, and Urinalysis/Body Fluids in the U.S. or with an accredited laboratory within the last 5 years.

Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications

* Must possess Certification for MT, MLS, CLS, or MLT from ASCP, AMT, AAB, or HEW/HHS
* If certification with an expiration date is held, the certification must be maintained and kept current
* Louisiana requires State Licensure
* New Graduate that is Board Certified or eligible (must complete Board Certification in 1 year of hire, Louisiana excluded)

Work Schedule:

PRN
Work Type:

Per Diem As Needed

Description

Summary:
Responsible for the direct oversight of daily operations and testing of assigned section including staffing, procedures, policies, and quality improvement. Collaborates with other section team leaders to meet departmental goals.
Responsibilities:

* Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
* Responsible for organizing, planning, directing, evaluating, and providing general oversight for all laboratory operations within designated section which includes outreach services, computer operations, pre and post analytic testing, associate safety and equipment / supply inventory expense control.
* Provide essential leadership and administrative support to laboratory associates.
* Ensures standards of care are consistent with the CHRISTUS Health Mission and all regulatory requirements.
* Work closely with hospital administration to facilitate the achievement of the departmental goals.
* Promote the development of associates and process improvement initiatives to maintain quality, cost-effective services and patient, physician, and associate satisfaction.
* Supports CHRISTUS Health by assuming any other responsibilities that are mutually agreed upon to ensure the effective functioning of the CHRISTUS Health ministry.

Job Requirements:

Education/Skills

* Bachelor's Degree or higher in a chemical, physical, biological, or clinical laboratory science or medical technology from an accredited institution or equivalent laboratory training and experience meeting the requirements defined in the CLIA regulation 42CFR493.1489 (includes U.S. Military laboratory training courses of at least 50 weeks).
OR

* Education that has been evaluated by an acceptable credentialing agency and deemed equivalent to a US Bachelor's degree in a chemical, physical, biological, or clinical laboratory science or medical technology.
OR
* Meets the educational requirements of a Medical Laboratory Technician II (MLT-II).

Experience

* 3 years of full-time primary laboratory experience as a Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) in moderate/high complexity testing for the specific section/area of responsibility required.
* 5 years of full-time primary laboratory experience as a Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) in moderate/high complexity testing for the specific section/area of responsibility preferred.

Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications

* Must possess Certification for MT, MLS, CLS, or MLT from ASCP, AMT, AAB, or HEW/HHS.
* If certification with an expiration date is held, the certification must be maintained and kept current.
* Louisiana requires State Licensure.

Work Schedule:

MULTIPLE SHIFTS AVAILABLE
Work Type:

Full Time

Description
Summary:Assists with the coordination of care for patients in the endoscopy department. Responsible for the preparation, maintenance, and cleaning of equipment and supplies and may assist in performing invasive endoscopic procedures.Responsibilities:
Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
Provides various service related activities to the delivery of direct and assistive patient care in the endoscopy service of the operating room prior to and during any endoscopic procedure.
Required to rotate shifts and accept on-call assignments.
Adept at establishing and maintaining sterile fields, ability to pull cases, capable in assisting for endoscopy procedures.
Knowledge of sterilization concepts and methods, aseptic techniques and endoscopy instruments.
Job Requirements:
Education/Skills
* High School Diploma or equivalent preferred
Experience
* Previous experience working in the Operating Room or Endoscopy Unit preferred* GI Tech experience preferred
Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications
* BLS required* GI certification from SGNA Associates preferred
Work Schedule:
MULTIPLE SHIFTS AVAILABLEWork Type:
Full Time