CN I - Cardiology Cath - PRN
Company: Christus Health
Location: New Orleans
Posted on: March 11, 2026
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Job Description:
Description Summary: The Registered Nurse is a clinical
practitioner who coordinates and implements patient care specific
to the age of the patient population served on the assigned units.
He/she ensures that quality care is provided in an efficient and
safe manner, consistent with the unit’s standards of care. He/she
demonstrates performance consistent with the mission, philosophy
and goals of the unit and organization. Demonstrates quality and
effectiveness in work habits and clinical practice. Treats staff,
physicians, patients and families with consideration and respect.
Responsibilities: - Meets expectations of the applicable
OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or
Leader of Leaders. - Obtains and records initial assessment and
establishes priorities according to patient age, symptoms and
psychosocial needs. - Re-assesses patients systematically to
identify progress and trends that require intervention. - Develops
and implements a measurable individualized plan of care for the
patient within the time frame established by Nursing Standards of
Care. - Makes comprehensive nursing decisions based on the
interpretation of facts and evaluations of patient outcome;
modifies the plan of care based upon the evaluations. -
Participates in patient/significant other health education and
discharge planning. - Implements and documents timely interventions
appropriate to patient needs. - Evaluates the plan of care. -
Performs various Point of Care testing procedures. Staff
Responsibilities: - Utilizes effective communication strategies,
which result in intended outcomes. - Delegates unit work
assignments appropriately to ensure completion of required patient
care support activities. - Coordinates team assignments and makes
adjustments based upon patient and unit needs; follows up on
delegated patient care tasks for quality and completeness. -
Utilizes the appropriate chain of command for resolution of
difficult issues. - Participates in orientation of new
staff/students on the unit. - Functions as a resource to visitors,
physicians and staff; greeting them promptly and courteously. -
Promotes a positive work environment as evidenced by demonstrating
a professional, supportive attitude for the unit staff. - Being
receptive and responsive to new ideas. - Participates in the unit’s
growth and development through various mechanisms to improve
organizational performance. - Collaborates by working with others
to achieve unit and organizational goals. Job Requirements:
Education/Skills - Graduate of an accredited program for Registered
Nursing - Current knowledge and skills appropriate to age/type of
patient population served - Knowledgeable and sensitive to
patients’ rights in the delivery of care - Communicates in a clear
concise manner appropriate to the developmental age of patient.
Experience - All newly hired nurses with two or less years of
experience as a Registered Nurse will be hired in at a CN I status.
A new hire can be considered for a higher clinical ladder level
(level II and III only) based on years of relevant experience to
the clinical area, national professional nursing certification,
achievement of additional nursing education (B.S.N. and MSN).
Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications - Current New Mexico RN
license or current Compact state license. BLS Certification
required or within 2 weeks of hire date. All other required
certifications must be obtained within 6 months of hire date. If
nurse has the required certifications at time of hire, they must
maintain the certifications and will not have a grace period to
renew. In accordance with the CHRISTUS Health License,
Certification and Registration Verification Policy, all Associates
are required to obtain the required certifications for their
respective positions within the designated time frame. Work
Schedule: MULTIPLE SHIFTS AVAILABLE Work Type: Per Diem As
Needed
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