Supports and coordinates day-to-day activities of nursing personnel in patient care units, provides direction to Clinical Staff, implements work of assigned units, and coordinates activities with other patient care units and related departments. 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 to help manage the clinical situation. Responsibilities include organizing and overseeing patient care delivery during an assigned shift, coaching/counseling individual team members, documenting daily staffing and administrative records, providing direction and support to nursing staff, allocating team resources, and mediating conflicts.
Skills for this role
Direct patient careStaff supervisionCoachingNursing team managementShift managementClinical staff mentoringTeam trainingEmployee mediationCompliance documentationClinical interprofessional collaborationPatient counselingResource allocation in nursing
Certifications
BLS
Requirements
RN License in state of employment or compact
Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing, preferred
2 years of clinical patient care experience in a relevant setting
BLS required
RN License in state of employment or compact
About the employer
CHRISTUS Health
Hospital
CHRISTUS Health is a faith-based, not-for-profit Catholic health system with operations in San Antonio, TX, and globally. Led by President and CEO Ernie Sadau, the system has earned the prestigious 'Great Place to Work' national certification in consecutive years, with…
3.4 Google rating
What reviewers appreciate
+Great Place to Work certified with 83% employee approval rating, 24 points above typical U.S. company
+Faith-based mission-driven culture with clear, well-communicated core values
+Consecutive-year Great Place to Work certification indicates sustained employee satisfaction
What reviewers flag
−Specific negative feedback from nurses was not captured in the provided research sources
−Faith-based Catholic culture may not align with all nursing professionals' personal preferences or work style expectations
−Job descriptions emphasize need to cope with and manage clinical contingencies, suggesting potentially demanding clinical environments
Coushatta is a small town in northwest Louisiana's Red River Parish, offering a quiet, rural pace of life. Nurses who prefer close-knit communities and easy access to outdoor recreation along the Red River will find a welcoming atmosphere here.