Registered Nurse School Based - Primary School Based

Description Summary

The SBHC Registered Nurse has the responsibility and accountability for assessing patient/family health problems and resources, taking a leadership role in the planning, implementation and evaluation of the nursing plan of care provided by the nursing team. Providing technical nursing care and interventions to a designated patient populations. Per the Departments Scope of Practice, this position requires providing services to Pediatric and Adolescent Patients, ages four to 20 years of age in a manner that demonstrates an understanding of the functional/developmental age of the individuals served.

• Full understanding and active participation in fulfilling the Mission of CHRISTUS Health.
• Demonstrate behavior consistent with the Core Values.
• Support the CHRISTUS strategic plan and the goals and direction of their Performance Improvement Plan (PIP).

Responsibilities

Demonstrates the ability to accurately access and document patient care activities and complies with hospital policy.

• Establishes presence of parental consent prior to assessment, treatment or procedure.
• Documents in the medical record according to policy/procedure.
• Chart audits reflect appropriate documentation.
• Performs assessments and reassessments/care according to RN guidelines and at intervals as required or appropriate to the patient’s needs.
• Correctly differentiates between normal and abnormal findings.
• Safely and competently uses unit specific patient care equipment in the delivery of quality patient care.
• Uses medical equipment in accordance with manufacturer’s operating guidelines.
• Adheres to the policies, practices and standards regarding lab testing.
• Attends hospital-wide in-services to maintain current knowledge on related issues.
• Initiates contact with Director of SBHC for training on appropriate topics related to health center.

Requirements

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• English required.
• Two to Four years Pediatric experience preferred.
• Current Louisiana RN License.
• Current BLS Card.
• Work Schedule: 5 Days - 8 Hours.
• Work Type: Part Time.