Description Summary: Under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse/licensed Nurse, this Job will assist with routine and repetitive patient care activities in a nursing unit. This Job also performs specific clerical, organizational, and patient-focused activities. The patient-focused tasks will be supportive in nature. Responsibilities: Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders. Assists with the admission, transfer, and discharge of patients. Completes pertinent documents. Prepares rooms for admission by setting up IV pots, and adjusting bed to the appropriate level. Assures that all patient belongings accompany the patient to the new unit or home at time of discharge. Safely transports stable patients as required. Maintains security/confidentiality when transporting patients and interacting with family and visitors. Cleans, procures and returns equipment and supplies. Run errands for the unit as required. Assist Licensed personnel in providing a safe and comfortable environment at all times; replenish patient room with water, linen, and towels, as appropriate. Perform unit-specific patient care tasks in accordance with the skills checklist and documents on the flowsheet. Identify obvious changes in the patient's condition and take responsibility for reporting those changes promptly to the nurse in charge. Assist with the ordering and maintenance of stock items according to established inventory when needed. Keeps unit supplies in an organized and orderly fashion. Respond appropriately to emergencies. Communicate effectively with other team members during and between shifts. Responds to phone calls and patient call lights. Appropriately adapt 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 competence to perform assigned patient care responsibilities in a manner that meets the population-specific and developmental needs of patients served by the department. Job Requirements: Education/Skills High School Diploma or equivalent preferred. Experience Patient care experience in an acute care setting is preferred. Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications CNA License in state of employment required. BLS required. Work Schedule: TBD Work Type: Full Time<img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?ZTa6WDOx8SMSxrZynpJYUAd" width="0" height="0" />

**Patient Care Assistant**

Under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse or licensed Nurse, this job will assist with routine and repetitive patient care activities in a nursing unit. This role also performs specific clerical, organizational, and patient-focused activities. The patient-focused tasks will be supportive in nature.

**Job Description**

- Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
- Assists with the admission, transfer, and discharge of patients.
- Completes pertinent documents.
- Prepares rooms for admission by setting up IV pots and adjusting beds to the appropriate level.
- Assures that all patient belongings accompany the patient to the new unit or home at the time of discharge.
- Safely transports stable patients as required.
- Maintains security and confidentiality when transporting patients and interacting with family and visitors.
- Cleans, procures, and returns equipment and supplies.
- Runs errands for the unit as required.
- Assists licensed personnel in providing a safe and comfortable environment at all times; replenishes patient rooms with water, linen, and towels, as appropriate.
- Performs unit-specific patient care tasks in accordance with the skills checklist and documents on the flowsheet.
- Identifies obvious changes in the patient's condition and takes responsibility for reporting those changes promptly to the nurse in charge.
- Assists with the ordering and maintenance of stock items according to established inventory when needed.
- Keeps unit supplies in an organized and orderly fashion.
- Responds appropriately to emergencies.
- Communicates effectively with other team members during and between shifts.
- Responds to phone calls and patient call lights.
- 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 competence to perform assigned patient care responsibilities in a manner that meets the population-specific and developmental needs of patients served by the department.

**Requirements**

- High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
- Patient care experience in an acute care setting is preferred.
- CNA License in state of employment required.
- BLS required.

**Work Schedule**

TBD

**Work Type**

Full Time

Certified Nursing Assistant, Nursing Float Pool - 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. Requirements: A. Education/Skills • Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing, preferred B. Experience • 1 year of experience in the related nursing specialty preferred • Critical Care/ED experience preferred C. Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications • BLS required • RN License in state of employment or compact • 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 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. • Moderate Sedation within 3 months of hire for experienced RNs or within 12 months of hire for new graduate nurses. Maintain certification annually. • 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. Maintain certification thereafter. Work Type: Per Diem As Needed<img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?MHCMfX8Lpv%2bJXBfWedsvWQk" width="0" height="0" />

**Nurse**

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 focus 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.

**Job Description**

- Provide routine and complex care in a clinical setting
- Manage contingencies of clinical nursing
- Make appropriate assignments and delegate to other care providers

**Requirements**

- Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing, preferred
- 1 year of experience in the related nursing specialty preferred
- Critical Care/ED experience preferred
- BLS required
- RN License in state of employment or compact
- 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 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
- Moderate Sedation within 3 months of hire for experienced RNs or within 12 months of hire for new graduate nurses. Maintain certification annually
- 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. Maintain certification thereafter

**Work Type**

Per Diem As Needed

Registered Nurse, Post Surgical PACU - PRN

Description Summary:The Ultrasound Technologist will perform a wide variety of routine and advanced imaging procedures, will provide support for other imaging technologists as needed, and help to facilitate smooth and efficient patient flow. The Ultrasound Technologist must be able to handle the movement, set-up, and operation of medical ultrasound equipment. The technologist will demonstrate flexibility by working other shifts and/or at other campuses as needed or required. The technologist must be able to troubleshoot basic maintenance, participate in QA, and resolve issues related to image processing and the image archiving system. Expectation to participate in ongoing education, safety, and technical advances within their scope of licensure. The technologist will adhere to, and maintain, the expected imaging competencies as outlined by management. Behavior and communication skills must align with the organization's mission, values, and culture. Responsibilities: <ul><li>Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.</li><li>Demonstrates adherence to the Core Values of CHRISTUS Health.</li><li>Maintains consistency with Administrative and Departmental policies with appropriate behavior, dress, attitude, attendance, confidentiality, professionalism, and reliability.</li><li>Promotes staff growth, development, and employee engagement by collaborating with management, coworkers, and physicians to create an optimal work environment.</li><li>Promotes exceptional physician satisfaction by providing meaningful assistance to radiologists and referring physicians.</li><li>Performs all duties in a manner that protects the confidentiality of patients and does not solicit or disclose any confidential information unless it is necessary in the performance of assigned job duties.</li><li>Appropriately adapt assigned patient assessment, treatment, and/or care methods to accommodate the unique physical, psychosocial, cultural, spiritual, age-specific, and other developmental needs of each patient served.</li><li>Ensures compliance with all policies, procedures, and standards of care as deemed appropriate by State and Federal agencies, the hospital, and other regulatory entities.</li><li>Performs examinations/procedures as needed to assist in patient throughput within the scope of the Manager's license(s), certification(s), and/or documented competencies.</li><li>Demonstrates flexibility by working other shifts and at other campuses as needed or required.</li><li>Ensures completed exams are scanned and stored correctly in PACS.</li><li>Ability to follow PACS downtime procedures as a PACS Superuser and escalate any problem(s) or issue(s) to the PACS administrator or Designee if needed.</li><li>Troubleshoots and reports any equipment malfunctions to the Director/Manager and/or Biomedical personnel; does appropriate follow-up.</li><li>Performs other duties as assigned.</li></ul> Job Requirements: Education/Skills<ul><li>Graduate of an accredited school of Ultrasound Technology or other accepted and approved equivalent required</li></ul>Experience<ul><li>1 year of ultrasound scanning experience preferred</li><li>Basic computer experience required</li></ul>Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications<ul><li>Requires one of the following within 1 year of hire:<ul><li>Sonography (S) by ARRT</li><li>Abdomen (AB) RDMS by ARDMS</li></ul></li><li>Prefers one of the following, along with the required:<ul><li>Vascular Sonography (VS) by ARRT</li><li>Breast Sonography (BS) by ARRT</li><li>Breast (BR) RDMS by ARDMS</li><li>Obstetrics & Gynecology (OB/GYN) RDMS by ARDMS</li><li>Adult Echocardiography (AE) RDCS by ARDMS</li><li>Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT) by ARDMS</li></ul></li><li>State Licensure is required if in New Mexico<ul><li>DMS by MIRTP NMED</li></ul></li><li>BLS required</li></ul> Work Schedule: TBD Work Type: Full Time<img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?My2yA4cfbr0uMdkGCbAf5gg" width="0" height="0" />

**Ultrasound Technologist**

The Ultrasound Technologist will perform a wide variety of routine and advanced imaging procedures, provide support for other imaging technologists as needed, and help to facilitate smooth and efficient patient flow. The Ultrasound Technologist must be able to handle the movement, set-up, and operation of medical ultrasound equipment. The technologist will demonstrate flexibility by working other shifts and/or at other campuses as needed or required. The technologist must be able to troubleshoot basic maintenance, participate in QA, and resolve issues related to image processing and the image archiving system. Expectation to participate in ongoing education, safety, and technical advances within their scope of licensure. The technologist will adhere to, and maintain, the expected imaging competencies as outlined by management. Behavior and communication skills must align with the organization's mission, values, and culture.

**Job Description**

- Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
- Demonstrates adherence to the Core Values of CHRISTUS Health.
- Maintains consistency with Administrative and Departmental policies with appropriate behavior, dress, attitude, attendance, confidentiality, professionalism, and reliability.
- Promotes staff growth, development, and employee engagement by collaborating with management, coworkers, and physicians to create an optimal work environment.
- Promotes exceptional physician satisfaction by providing meaningful assistance to radiologists and referring physicians.
- Performs all duties in a manner that protects the confidentiality of patients and does not solicit or disclose any confidential information unless it is necessary in the performance of assigned job duties.
- Appropriately adapts assigned patient assessment, treatment, and/or care methods to accommodate the unique physical, psychosocial, cultural, spiritual, age-specific, and other developmental needs of each patient served.
- Ensures compliance with all policies, procedures, and standards of care as deemed appropriate by State and Federal agencies, the hospital, and other regulatory entities.
- Performs examinations/procedures as needed to assist in patient throughput within the scope of the Manager's license(s), certification(s), and/or documented competencies.
- Demonstrates flexibility by working other shifts and at other campuses as needed or required.
- Ensures completed exams are scanned and stored correctly in PACS.
- Ability to follow PACS downtime procedures as a PACS Superuser and escalate any problem(s) or issue(s) to the PACS administrator or Designee if needed.
- Troubleshoots and reports any equipment malfunctions to the Director/Manager and/or Biomedical personnel; does appropriate follow-up.
- Performs other duties as assigned.

**Requirements**

- Education/Skills: Graduate of an accredited school of Ultrasound Technology or other accepted and approved equivalent required.

- Experience: 1 year of ultrasound scanning experience preferred; Basic computer experience required.

- Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications: Requires one of the following within 1 year of hire:
  - Sonography (S) by ARRT
  - Abdomen (AB) RDMS by ARDMS

  Prefers one of the following, along with the required:
  - Vascular Sonography (VS) by ARRT
  - Breast Sonography (BS) by ARRT
  - Breast (BR) RDMS by ARDMS
  - Obstetrics & Gynecology (OB/GYN) RDMS by ARDMS
  - Adult Echocardiography (AE) RDCS by ARDMS
  - Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT) by ARDMS

- State Licensure is required if in New Mexico:
  - DMS by MIRTP NMED

- BLS required.

**Work Schedule**

TBD

**Work Type**

Full Time

Sonographer job in Lake Charles LA

We are currently hiring a team orientated BC/BE Urologist to join our fast growing and dynamic team. Join a large, well-established and award-winning health system in Southwest Louisiana. Benefits of this permanent full-time position include: Details For this Opportunity:<ul><li>Employed opening by Health System</li><li>Provides full range of urological services: Urology, urologic gynecology, surgical/medical urologic oncology and male reproductive health and medicine</li><li>Cancer support available</li><li>Da Vinci Robotic-assisted surgeries performed at facility</li><li>Established and stable practice with other physicians</li><li>Call schedule is based on number in rotation</li><li>Immediate access to approximately 65 primary care physician referral base</li><li>Comprehensive benefit package including: health, dental, relocation, CME days/reimbursement, sick, vacation, paid holidays, 401(k), liability insurance, malpractice, loan repayment, relocation, and residency stipend</li><li>Thriving community offering a diverse mix of outdoor activities, such as hiking, biking, camping and water sports</li><li>Sportsman's paradise for the fishing and hunting enthusiasts</li><li>Arts flourish, complete with exhibits, festivals celebrating the arts, music, concerts and theatre</li><li>A lower cost of living in safe and attractive neighborhoods, an exceptional school system, including both private and public-school options, make this an ideal place to have a balanced and fulfilled lifestyle</li><li>Regional airport makes it convenient to connect to Houston or Dallas</li></ul><img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?wLW583QeaD4M9ScK4D%2fmiQj" width="0" height="0" />

**Urologist**

We are currently hiring a team-oriented BC/BE Urologist to join our fast-growing and dynamic team. Join a large, well-established and award-winning health system in Southwest Louisiana. 

**Job Description**

- Employed opening by Health System
- Provides a full range of urological services: Urology, urologic gynecology, surgical/medical urologic oncology, and male reproductive health and medicine
- Cancer support available
- Da Vinci robotic-assisted surgeries performed at the facility
- Established and stable practice with other physicians
- Call schedule is based on the number in rotation
- Immediate access to approximately 65 primary care physician referral base

**Benefits**

- Comprehensive benefit package including health, dental, relocation, CME days/reimbursement, sick leave, vacation, paid holidays, 401(k), liability insurance, malpractice, loan repayment, relocation, and residency stipend
- Thriving community offering a diverse mix of outdoor activities, such as hiking, biking, camping, and water sports
- Sportsman's paradise for fishing and hunting enthusiasts
- Arts flourish, complete with exhibits, festivals celebrating the arts, music, concerts, and theatre
- A lower cost of living in safe and attractive neighborhoods, an exceptional school system, including both private and public school options, make this an ideal place to have a balanced and fulfilled lifestyle
- Regional airport makes it convenient to connect to Houston or Dallas

Urology

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. Requirements: A. Education/Skills • Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing, preferred. B. Experience • 1 year of experience in the related nursing specialty preferred. • Required 3 years of RN experience in Medical Surgical. C. 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 • Current ACLS certification at time of hire or within 12 weeks of hire for experienced RNs • Current TNCC and ENPC certification within 12 months of hire for experienced RNs • Moderate Sedation within 3 months of hire for experienced RNs • Current de-escalation training or completion within 90 days of employment with annual recertification • Arrhythmia recognition within 8 weeks of hire • Current NIHSS certification at time of hire or within 90 days of hire for experienced RNs Work Type: Part Time EEO is the law - click below for more information: We endeavor to make this site accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact us at . <img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?qfrok%2bF1zQCs53iwmZeoHwi" width="0" height="0" />

**Nurse**

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 focus 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.

**Job Description**

- Provide routine and complex care in a clinical setting
- Manage long-range goals and plans
- Cope with and manage contingencies of clinical nursing
- Make appropriate assignments and delegate to other care providers

**Requirements**

- Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing, preferred
- 1 year of experience in the related nursing specialty preferred
- Required 3 years of RN experience in Medical Surgical
- 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
- Current ACLS certification at time of hire or within 12 weeks of hire for experienced RNs
- Current TNCC and ENPC certification within 12 months of hire for experienced RNs
- Moderate Sedation within 3 months of hire for experienced RNs
- Current de-escalation training or completion within 90 days of employment with annual recertification
- Arrhythmia recognition within 8 weeks of hire
- Current NIHSS certification at time of hire or within 90 days of hire for experienced RNs

**Work Type**

Part Time

Registered Nurse Float I, Nursing Float Pool - Part 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. Requirements: A. Education/Skills • Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing, preferred. B. Experience • 1 year of experience in the related nursing specialty preferred. • Critical Care/ED experience preferred. C. Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications • BLS required • RN License in state of employment or compact 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. Moderate Sedation within 3 months of hire for experienced RNs or within 12 months of hire for new graduate nurses. Maintain certification annually. 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. Maintain certification thereafter. Work Type: Full Time <img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?MHCMfX8Lpv%2fZGhIdxVNIAQk" width="0" height="0" />

**Nurse**

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 focus 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.

**Job Description**

- Provide routine and complex care in a clinical setting
- Manage clinical situations by making appropriate assignments and delegating tasks

**Requirements**

- Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing, preferred
- 1 year of experience in the related nursing specialty preferred
- Critical Care/ED experience preferred
- BLS required
- RN License in state of employment or compact
- 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
- Moderate Sedation within 3 months of hire for experienced RNs or within 12 months of hire for new graduate nurses. Maintain certification annually
- 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. Maintain certification thereafter

**Work Type**

Full Time

Registered Nurse, ICU Medsurgical A - Full Time

Description Summary:The CRNA has the responsibility and accountability for providing advanced nurse practice while administering anesthesia to patients. This Job is responsible for preparing and administering anesthesia agents to surgical and obstetrical patients under a delegating physician. Responsibility and accountability of anesthesia services lies with the Medical Director.The CRNA will perform the following duties:<ul><li>Assess patients peri-operatively, perform patient history and physical, review patient records to determine health status, review results of diagnostic tests, treatments, and orders as appropriate</li><li>Make post-op rounds</li><li>Provide patient and family education</li><li>Perform routine procedures including: draw venous/arterial blood, administer general, regional, and local anesthesia, administer injections, place NG tubes, administer local infiltrative anesthesia, placement of central venous lines and Swan Ganz lines</li><li>Provide regional anesthesia under a delegating physician to include: topical, infiltration, spinal, epidural, intravenous, upper, and lower body blocks, and other peripheral blocks</li><li>Initiate orders and transcribe orders of collaborating physician</li><li>Intravenous catheter placement and administration of fluids, blood and/or blood products, muscle relaxants, vasoactive and cardiac drugs</li><li>Other responsibilities include mechanical ventilation, resuscitation techniques, cardiopulmonary bypass technique, auto transfusion, hypotensive and hypertensive care, and hypothermia</li></ul>This job requires the full understanding and active participation in fulfilling the Mission of CHRISTUS Health. It is expected that the associate demonstrate behavior consistent with the Core Values. The Associate shall support the CHRISTUS Health strategic plan and the Performance Improvement Plan's (PIP) goals and direction.Responsibilities: <ul><li>Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.</li><li>Assesses the physical, psycho-social, spiritual, cultural, functional, and high risk needs of the patient.</li><li>Performs patient history and physical reviews patient record to determine health status.</li><li>Reviews results of diagnostic tests, treatments, and orders.</li><li>Collaborates plan of care with the patient care team.</li><li>Monitors patient Peri-Operatively.</li><li>Rounds on patients as requested draw venous/arterial blood.</li><li>Placement of central venous lines.</li><li>Placement of Swan Ganz.</li><li>Performs venipuncture and manages fluids.</li><li>Inserts nasogastric and orogastric tubes.</li><li>Ability to manage and initiate mechanical ventilator.</li><li>Ability to manage and initiate auto transfusion techniques.</li><li>Provides anesthesia including general, regional, local, and moderate sedation.</li><li>Consistently monitors patients according to standards.</li><li>Peri-Operatively provides regional anesthesia.</li><li>Provides spinal, epidural, and IV regional blocks.</li><li>Obtains knowledge of and demonstrates compliance with infection control and safety.</li><li>Practices standard precautions practice appropriate disease specific isolation.</li><li>Appropriately handles and disposes of unused medications.</li><li>Keeps work area clean and cares for equipment at completion of case.</li><li>Takes measures to ensure a safe patient environment.</li><li>Obtains training prior to initial use of equipment.</li><li>Assures equipment is working properly.</li><li>Participates in time-out procedure.</li><li>Demonstrates the ability to administer medication safely and competently.</li><li>Understands actions, side effects, contra-indications of drugs.</li><li>Adheres to medication policies, practices, and standards.</li><li>Safely administers fluids, blood and blood products, muscle relaxants, vasoactive drugs, cardiac drugs.</li><li>Assures the rights of the patient/family are respected and maintained.</li><li>Allows for privacy.</li></ul>Job Requirements: Education/Skills<ul><li>Master of Science in Nursing required</li></ul>Experience<ul><li>2 - 3 years of experience preferred</li></ul>Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications<ul><li>APRN License in state of employment required</li><li>CRNA certification from NBCRNA required</li><li>ACLS required</li><li>PALS required</li><li>BLS required</li></ul>Work Schedule: 5 Days - 8 HoursWork Type: Full TimeRecruiter:Dee Dee FowlerCall/Text: EEO is the law - click below for more information: We endeavor to make this site accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact us at . <img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?HCLZ37K5hc7jELFraOedNQt" width="0" height="0" />

**CRNA**

The CRNA has the responsibility and accountability for providing advanced nurse practice while administering anesthesia to patients. This job is responsible for preparing and administering anesthesia agents to surgical and obstetrical patients under a delegating physician. Responsibility and accountability of anesthesia services lies with the Medical Director.

**Job Description**

- Assess patients peri-operatively, perform patient history and physical, review patient records to determine health status, review results of diagnostic tests, treatments, and orders as appropriate
- Make post-op rounds
- Provide patient and family education
- Perform routine procedures including: draw venous/arterial blood, administer general, regional, and local anesthesia, administer injections, place NG tubes, administer local infiltrative anesthesia, placement of central venous lines and Swan Ganz lines
- Provide regional anesthesia under a delegating physician to include: topical, infiltration, spinal, epidural, intravenous, upper, and lower body blocks, and other peripheral blocks
- Initiate orders and transcribe orders of collaborating physician
- Intravenous catheter placement and administration of fluids, blood and/or blood products, muscle relaxants, vasoactive and cardiac drugs
- Other responsibilities include mechanical ventilation, resuscitation techniques, cardiopulmonary bypass technique, auto transfusion, hypotensive and hypertensive care, and hypothermia

This job requires the full understanding and active participation in fulfilling the Mission of CHRISTUS Health. It is expected that the associate demonstrate behavior consistent with the Core Values. The associate shall support the CHRISTUS Health strategic plan and the Performance Improvement Plan's (PIP) goals and direction.

**Responsibilities**

- Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
- Assesses the physical, psycho-social, spiritual, cultural, functional, and high-risk needs of the patient.
- Performs patient history and physical reviews patient record to determine health status.
- Reviews results of diagnostic tests, treatments, and orders.
- Collaborates plan of care with the patient care team.
- Monitors patient peri-operatively.
- Rounds on patients as requested draw venous/arterial blood.
- Placement of central venous lines.
- Placement of Swan Ganz.
- Performs venipuncture and manages fluids.
- Inserts nasogastric and orogastric tubes.
- Ability to manage and initiate mechanical ventilator.
- Ability to manage and initiate auto transfusion techniques.
- Provides anesthesia including general, regional, local, and moderate sedation.
- Consistently monitors patients according to standards.
- Peri-operatively provides regional anesthesia.
- Provides spinal, epidural, and IV regional blocks.
- Obtains knowledge of and demonstrates compliance with infection control and safety.
- Practices standard precautions practice appropriate disease-specific isolation.
- Appropriately handles and disposes of unused medications.
- Keeps work area clean and cares for equipment at completion of case.
- Takes measures to ensure a safe patient environment.
- Obtains training prior to initial use of equipment.
- Assures equipment is working properly.
- Participates in time-out procedure.
- Demonstrates the ability to administer medication safely and competently.
- Understands actions, side effects, contra-indications of drugs.
- Adheres to medication policies, practices, and standards.
- Safely administers fluids, blood and blood products, muscle relaxants, vasoactive drugs, cardiac drugs.
- Assures the rights of the patient/family are respected and maintained.
- Allows for privacy.

**Requirements**

**Education/Skills**

- Master of Science in Nursing required

**Experience**

- 2 - 3 years of experience preferred

**Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications**

- APRN License in state of employment required
- CRNA certification from NBCRNA required
- ACLS required
- PALS required
- BLS required

**Work Schedule**

5 Days - 8 Hours

**Work Type**

Full Time

CRNA job in Lake Charles LA

Description Summary:Under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse/licensed Nurse, this position will assist with routine and repetitive patient care activities in a nursing unit. This position also performs specific clerical, organizational, and patient-focused activities. The patient-focused tasks will be supportive in nature. Responsibilities:•Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders. •Assists with the admission, transfer, and discharge of patients. •Completes pertinent documents. •Prepares rooms for admission by setting up IV pots, and adjusting bed to the appropriate level. •Assures that all patient belongings accompany the patient to the new unit or home at time of discharge. •Safely transports stable patients as required. •Maintains security/confidentiality when transporting patients and interacting with family and visitors. •Cleans, procures and returns equipment and supplies. •Run errands for the unit as required. •Assist Licensed personnel in providing a safe and comfortable environment at all times; replenish patient room with water, linen, and towels, as appropriate. •Perform unit-specific patient care tasks in accordance with the skills checklist and documents on the flowsheet. •Identify obvious changes in the patient's condition and take responsibility for reporting those changes promptly to the nurse in charge. •Assist with the ordering and maintenance of stock items according to established inventory when needed. •Keeps unit supplies in an organized and orderly fashion. •Respond appropriately to emergencies. •Communicate effectively with other team members during and between shifts. •Responds to phone calls and patient call lights. •Appropriately adapt 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 competence to perform assigned patient care responsibilities in a manner that meets the population-specific and developmental needs of patients served by the department. Requirements:Education/Skills <ul><li>High School Diploma or equivalent preferred. </li><li>All newly hired Nursing Support Staff may be required to attend a facility-specific clinical orientation within the first 30 days of hire.</li><li>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 MedSurg Department-specific competency validation.</li><li>Completion of all annual competency verification requirements.</li></ul>Experience <ul><li>Patient care experience in an acute care setting is preferred. </li></ul>Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications <ul><li>CNA License in state of employment required. </li><li>BLS from the American Heart Association (AHA) is required.</li></ul>Work Schedule: TBDWork Type: Part Time EEO is the law - click below for more information: We endeavor to make this site accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact us at .<img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?g2Wm7ycQnafRZ5lfWW1YAAv" width="0" height="0" />

**Nursing Support Staff**

Under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse/licensed Nurse, this position will assist with routine and repetitive patient care activities in a nursing unit. This position also performs specific clerical, organizational, and patient-focused activities. The patient-focused tasks will be supportive in nature.

**Job Description**

- Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
- Assists with the admission, transfer, and discharge of patients.
- Completes pertinent documents.
- Prepares rooms for admission by setting up IV pots and adjusting bed to the appropriate level.
- Assures that all patient belongings accompany the patient to the new unit or home at time of discharge.
- Safely transports stable patients as required.
- Maintains security/confidentiality when transporting patients and interacting with family and visitors.
- Cleans, procures, and returns equipment and supplies.
- Runs errands for the unit as required.
- Assists licensed personnel in providing a safe and comfortable environment at all times; replenishes patient room with water, linen, and towels, as appropriate.
- Performs unit-specific patient care tasks in accordance with the skills checklist and documents on the flowsheet.
- Identifies obvious changes in the patient's condition and takes responsibility for reporting those changes promptly to the nurse in charge.
- Assists with the ordering and maintenance of stock items according to established inventory when needed.
- Keeps unit supplies in an organized and orderly fashion.
- Responds appropriately to emergencies.
- Communicates effectively with other team members during and between shifts.
- Responds to phone calls and patient call lights.
- 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 competence to perform assigned patient care responsibilities in a manner that meets the population-specific and developmental needs of patients served by the department.

**Requirements**

- Education/Skills
  - High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
  - All newly hired Nursing Support Staff may be required to attend a facility-specific clinical orientation within the first 30 days of hire.
  - New hires are precepted by a designated trained staff member and initial onboarding requirements are validated through successful completion of the designated organizational entry competency validation and a MedSurg Department-specific competency validation.
  - Completion of all annual competency verification requirements.

- Experience
  - Patient care experience in an acute care setting is preferred.

- Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications
  - CNA License in state of employment required.
  - BLS from the American Heart Association (AHA) is required.

**Work Schedule**

TBD

**Work Type**

Part Time

Nursing Assistant job in Lake Charles LA

GastroenterologyLake Charles, LA Position Highlights<ul><li>Seeking BC/BE Gastroenterologist to join a growing GI department</li><li>General or Advanced</li><li>State of the art Endoscopy Lab with the latest EUS equipment, impedance, pH, and manometry capability </li><li>Flexible schedule options</li><li>Strong APP and GI Hospitalist support</li><li>Competitive base salary depending on experience/skillset</li><li>$50k sign-on bonus + $6k relocation</li><li>Student loan assistance, retirement with match, 20 days PTO annually, and more great benefits</li></ul>Community Highlights<ul><li>Vibrant Arts & Culture - Enjoy a lively music scene, art galleries, and historic landmarks.</li><li>Explore the Mississippi River, nearby lakes, and lush parks for year-round outdoor fun.</li><li>Savor the rich flavors of Cajun and Creole cuisine with a variety of local restaurants.</li><li>Benefit from a lower cost of living compared to other major cities.</li><li>Experience the warmth of Southern hospitality and a close-knit community atmosphere</li></ul>Job Reference: GI 24274<img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?SM0QENOpwWuWc3WPTPtvfwz" width="0" height="0" />

**Gastroenterology**

Join our dynamic team as a Gastroenterologist in Lake Charles, LA. This position offers an opportunity to be part of a growing GI department with state-of-the-art facilities.

**Job Description**

- Seeking BC/BE Gastroenterologist to join a growing GI department
- General or Advanced
- State of the art Endoscopy Lab with the latest EUS equipment, impedance, pH, and manometry capability
- Flexible schedule options
- Strong APP and GI Hospitalist support
- Competitive base salary depending on experience/skillset
- $50k sign-on bonus + $6k relocation
- Student loan assistance, retirement with match, 20 days PTO annually, and more great benefits

**Community Overview**

- Vibrant arts & culture - Enjoy a lively music scene, art galleries, and historic landmarks.
- Explore the Mississippi River, nearby lakes, and lush parks for year-round outdoor fun.
- Savor the rich flavors of Cajun and Creole cuisine with a variety of local restaurants.
- Benefit from a lower cost of living compared to other major cities.
- Experience the warmth of Southern hospitality and a close-knit community atmosphere.

Gastroenterology Physician

Description Come join our Med Surg team and try out our PRN Tier Plan. Flexible schedule that allows you to pick your rate PRN - Tele Tier Plan available - Flexible Schedule Tier 1: $40/hr for 6 shifts in a 6 week schedule Tier 2: $45/hr for 12 shifts in a 6 week schedule Tier 3: $50/hr for 18 shifts in a 6 week schedule Shift Differentials also apply for nights and weekends Summary: A Registered Professional Nurse is responsible for the delivery of patient care through the process of assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation and evaluation. In addition, the Registered Professional Nurse prescribes, delegates, coordinates, supervises and evaluates patient teaching and the activities of the ancillary nursing personnel while maintaining the standards of professional nursing. The Registered Nurse is able to provide direct and indirect care to patients. Requirements: A. Education/Skills Graduate of a State Board School of Nursing or equivalent. B. Experience 1 year of acute hospital experience preferred C. Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications Current RN license or permit to practice professional nursing in the State of Louisiana. American Heart Association BLS - within two (2) weeks of employment Work Type: Per Diem As Needed<img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?wLW583QeaD6svy%2bikiTFjgj" width="0" height="0" />

**Registered Professional Nurse**

Come join our Med Surg team and try out our PRN Tier Plan. This position offers a flexible schedule that allows you to pick your rate.

**Job Description**

- Tele Tier Plan available
- Flexible Schedule
- Tier 1: $40/hr for 6 shifts in a 6-week schedule
- Tier 2: $45/hr for 12 shifts in a 6-week schedule
- Tier 3: $50/hr for 18 shifts in a 6-week schedule
- Shift differentials also apply for nights and weekends
- A Registered Professional Nurse is responsible for the delivery of patient care through the process of assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
- The Registered Professional Nurse prescribes, delegates, coordinates, supervises, and evaluates patient teaching and the activities of the ancillary nursing personnel while maintaining the standards of professional nursing.
- The Registered Nurse is able to provide direct and indirect care to patients.

**Requirements**

- Graduate of a State Board School of Nursing or equivalent.
- 1 year of acute hospital experience preferred.
- Current RN license or permit to practice professional nursing in the State of Louisiana.
- American Heart Association BLS - within two (2) weeks of employment.

**Work Type**

- Per Diem As Needed