Charge RN – Acute Med/Surg, Night Shift Lead

CHRISTUS Health; Longview (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

CHRISTUS Health in Longview, TX is seeking a competent registered nurse to provide routine and complex care in a similar clinical setting, working 7PM–7AM on a full-time basis. The nurse practices independently, plans long-range goals, and delegates tasks to other care providers to manage clinical situations.

Responsibilities include applying the nursing process for assessment, diagnosis, planning, intervention and evaluation; administering medications per protocol; documenting care; and

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 patient 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 treatment prescribed.
• Documents patient history, symptoms, medication, and care given.
• Assess learning needs and provides education to patients, family members and/or care givers; identify issues and resources.

Education

Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing, preferred

1 year of experience in the related nursing specialty preferred

Job description

CHRISTUS Health in Longview, TX is seeking a competent registered nurse to provide routine and complex care in a similar clinical setting, working 7PM–7AM on a full-time basis. The nurse practices independently, plans long-range goals, and delegates tasks to other care providers to manage clinical situations.

Responsibilities include applying the nursing process for assessment, diagnosis, planning, intervention and evaluation; administering medications per protocol; documenting care; and