Acute Orthopedic Nurse - Independent Care, Full-Time

CHRISTUS Health; Beaumont (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

CHRISTUS Health in Beaumont, TX is seeking a competent nurse to provide independent nursing care across a clinical setting, practicing with the nursing process and coordinating with the care team. Multiple shifts and full-time employment are available.

The role emphasizes assessing and educating patients and families, managing medications, and documenting all aspects of care. A BSN is preferred, with valid RN license and BLS required.

Qualifications

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

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 patient and families in accordance with their level of practice.
• Administers medications and treatments; monitors for side-effects and effectiveness of the treatment prescribed.
• Documents patient history, symptoms, medication, and care given.
• Assesses learning needs and provides education to patients, family members and/or care givers.

Education

Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing

Job description

CHRISTUS Health in Beaumont, TX is seeking a competent nurse to provide independent nursing care across a clinical setting, practicing with the nursing process and coordinating with the care team. Multiple shifts and full-time employment are available.

The role emphasizes assessing and educating patients and families, managing medications, and documenting all aspects of care. A BSN is preferred, with valid RN license and BLS required.