Acute Cardiac RN — Advanced Patient Care Lead

CHRISTUS Health; Tyler (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

CHRISTUS Health in Tyler, TX is seeking a registered nurse to provide comprehensive patient care in a clinical setting. The role requires practicing independently, using the nursing process, and coordinating with the care team to manage patient needs and contingencies.

Preferred candidates hold a BSN and have at least 1 year of related nursing experience. ACLS and BLS certifications are required, and new hires will participate in orientation and precepted onboarding.

Qualifications

• BSN preferred.
• 1 year of experience in the related nursing specialty preferred.
• All newly hired experienced RNs must attend New Nurses Orientation within the first 30 days of hire.
• Current ACLS certification required.
• RN License in state of employment or compact.
• BLS required.

Responsibilities

• Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
• 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 patients and families.
• 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 caregivers; identify issues and resources.

Skills

Nursing skills

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Job description

CHRISTUS Health in Tyler, TX is seeking a registered nurse to provide comprehensive patient care in a clinical setting. The role requires practicing independently, using the nursing process, and coordinating with the care team to manage patient needs and contingencies.

Preferred candidates hold a BSN and have at least 1 year of related nursing experience. ACLS and BLS certifications are required, and new hires will participate in orientation and precepted onboarding.