Acute Care RN — 12-Hour Day Shift (FT)

CHRISTUS Health; Texarkana (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

CHRISTUS Health in Texarkana, TX, is seeking a competent Registered Nurse to provide independent, routine and complex care in a clinical setting. The role emphasizes patient assessment, planning and evaluation, with delegation to other care providers as needed.

You will administer medications using established protocols, document patient histories, and educate patients and families on care plans. A BSN is preferred and a current RN license in Texas or a compact state is required.

Qualifications

• BSN preferred.
• 1 year of experience in the related nursing specialty preferred.
• BLS required.
• RN License in state of employment or compact.

Responsibilities

• Performs nursing care using the nursing process: assessment, diagnosis, planning, intervention and evaluation for assigned patients.
• Administers medications and treatments using appropriate protocols; monitors side-effects and effectiveness.
• Documents patient history, symptoms, medications, and care provided.
• Assesses learning needs and provides education to patients, families, and/or caregivers; identifies issues and resources.

Education

Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing

Job description

CHRISTUS Health in Texarkana, TX, is seeking a competent Registered Nurse to provide independent, routine and complex care in a clinical setting. The role emphasizes patient assessment, planning and evaluation, with delegation to other care providers as needed.

You will administer medications using established protocols, document patient histories, and educate patients and families on care plans. A BSN is preferred and a current RN license in Texas or a compact state is required.