ER Nurse: Dynamic Emergency Care Leader

Jobtome; Marshall (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

CHRISTUS Health in Texas is seeking a competent Registered Nurse to provide care in a similar clinical setting, practicing independently and contributing to long-range goals. The nurse will manage routine and complex care, delegate to other providers, and help coordinate the clinical team.

The position requires a BSN (preferred), BLS, RN license (state or compact), and will involve attending orientation, residency options, and ongoing competency validation.

Qualifications

• 1 year of experience in the related nursing specialty preferred
• All newly hired experienced RNs must attend New Nurses Orientation within the first 30 days of hire
• New hires are precepted by a designated trained staff member and initial on-boarding requirements are validated through successful completion of the designated organizational entry competency validation and an Emergency Department- specific competency validation
• All newly licensed RNs may participate in a residency program or other specific orientation. Skills completion and competency completion will be achieved with the preceptor at the bedside and documented through the program’s tracking software.
• Completion of all annual competency verification requirements.

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

Job description

CHRISTUS Health in Texas is seeking a competent Registered Nurse to provide care in a similar clinical setting, practicing independently and contributing to long-range goals. The nurse will manage routine and complex care, delegate to other providers, and help coordinate the clinical team.

The position requires a BSN (preferred), BLS, RN license (state or compact), and will involve attending orientation, residency options, and ongoing competency validation.