Care Management Registered Nurse (RN) - Per Diem

Christus Health; Elmwood (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Texas is seeking a competent Nurse to deliver routine and complex care. The ideal candidate will demonstrate leadership and clinical skills while addressing the psychological, emotional, and social needs of patients. This role involves patient assessment, medication administration, and education for families and caregivers. Join a dedicated team committed to high-quality healthcare.

Qualifications

• 1 year of experience in the related nursing specialty preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides nursing care utilizing the nursing process for assigned patients.
• Administers medications and monitors for side-effects.
• Documents patient history and provides education to patients and families.

Skills

Leadership

Patient Education

Clinical Assessment

Education

Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing

Tools

BLS Certification

Job description

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 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.

Responsibilities : Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders. Consistent with the ANA Scope and Standards of Practice, 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 in accordance with their level of practice. Using the appropriate protocol, administers medications and treatments; monitors for side-effects and effectiveness of the prescribed treatment. Documents patient history, symptoms, medication, and care given. Assesses learning needs and provides education to patients, family members, and/or caregivers; identifies issues and resources.

Job Requirements :

1. Education / Skills: Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing, preferred
2. Experience: 1 year of experience in the related nursing specialty, preferred
3. Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications: BLS required; RN License in the state of employment or compact

Work Type : Per Diem As Needed