Critical Care RN - Independent, Compassionate Leader

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

Job summary

CHRISTUS Health in San Antonio, TX seeks a competent nurse to provide independent, comprehensive care in a similar clinical setting. You will use nursing processes to assess, diagnose, plan, intervene, and evaluate care for assigned patients, delegating when appropriate to team members.

The role emphasizes handling complex psychosocial needs, administering treatments per protocol, documenting thoroughly, and educating patients and families to support long-term health goals.

Qualifications

• BSN degree preferred.
• 1 year of acute/ related nursing experience preferred.
• Current BLS certification required.
• RN license in state of employment or compact.
• ACLS certification required.
• New Nurses Orientation within 30 days.
• Annual competency verification required.

Responsibilities

• Meets expectations of OneCHRISTUS Competencies.
• Uses the nursing process for assigned patients.
• Addresses complex needs of patients and families.
• Administers medications and treatments per protocol; monitors effects.
• Documents patient history, symptoms, and care given.
• Provides education to patients, family members, and caregivers.

Skills

Nursing care

Patient education

Clinical assessment

Safety protocols

Education

BSN preferred

Job description

CHRISTUS Health in San Antonio, TX seeks a competent nurse to provide independent, comprehensive care in a similar clinical setting. You will use nursing processes to assess, diagnose, plan, intervene, and evaluate care for assigned patients, delegating when appropriate to team members.

The role emphasizes handling complex psychosocial needs, administering treatments per protocol, documenting thoroughly, and educating patients and families to support long-term health goals.