ER Nurse — Night Shift (7pm–7am) PRN

CHRISTUS Health; Corpus Christi (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

CHRISTUS Health in Corpus Christi, TX seeks a competent Registered Nurse to provide independent clinical care in a fast-paced setting. The role emphasizes applying the nursing process, patient assessment, planning, intervention and evaluation for assigned patients.

Responsibilities include administering medications per protocol, monitoring treatment effectiveness, documenting patient histories and care, and educating patients and families.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing, preferred.
• One 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.
• Current ACLS certification required
• Current PALS certification required
• Current TNCC certification required

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

Job description

CHRISTUS Health in Corpus Christi, TX seeks a competent Registered Nurse to provide independent clinical care in a fast-paced setting. The role emphasizes applying the nursing process, patient assessment, planning, intervention and evaluation for assigned patients.

Responsibilities include administering medications per protocol, monitoring treatment effectiveness, documenting patient histories and care, and educating patients and families.