Critical Care RN - Patient Care Leader (Day Shift)

CHRISTUS Health; Corpus Christi (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

CHRISTUS Health in Corpus Christi, TX seeks a dedicated Registered Nurse in a critical care setting. The nurse will provide independent, routine and complex care and support long-range goals, delegating as needed.

Responsibilities include using the nursing process, administering medications, documenting care, and educating patients and families. Orientation and competency validation are provided. BLS, ACLS required with grace periods, RN license in-state or compact.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing preferred.
• ACLS certification required within grace periods.
• BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care using the nursing process (assessment, diagnosis, planning, intervention, evaluation).
• Administer medications and treatments per protocol; monitor for side-effects and effectiveness.
• Document patient history, symptoms, medication, and care given.
• Educate patients, families, and caregivers; assess learning needs and resources.

Skills

Nursing care

Assessment

Education

Documentation

Patient education

Education

BSN preferred

Tools

ACLS

BLS

Job description

CHRISTUS Health in Corpus Christi, TX seeks a dedicated Registered Nurse in a critical care setting. The nurse will provide independent, routine and complex care and support long-range goals, delegating as needed.

Responsibilities include using the nursing process, administering medications, documenting care, and educating patients and families. Orientation and competency validation are provided. BLS, ACLS required with grace periods, RN license in-state or compact.