ICU/MICU Critical Care RN – Lead & Educate

CHRISTUS Health; Corpus Christi (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

CHRISTUS Health in Corpus Christi, TX is seeking a skilled Registered Nurse to deliver high-quality patient care in a fast-paced clinical setting. The role emphasizes assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation while coordinating with the care team to meet patient needs.

Qualifications include a BSN preferred, ACLS and BLS certification, and an active RN license (TX or compact). Experience in critical care is preferred; orientation and ongoing competency training are provided.

Qualifications

• BSN preferred
• 1 year of experience in related nursing specialty preferred
• Current ACLS certification required
• RN License state of employment or compact
• New Nurses Orientation within first 30 days of hire
• Annual competency verification requirements

Responsibilities

• Provides nursing care utilizing the nursing process: assessment, diagnosis, planning, intervention and evaluation for assigned patients.
• Administers medications and treatments per protocol; monitors side-effects and effectiveness.
• Documents patient history, symptoms, medication, and care provided.
• Addresses learning needs and provides education to patients, families, and caregivers.
• Makes appropriate assignments and delegates to other care providers to manage clinical situations.

Skills

Patient care

Critical thinking

Communication

Education

RN License (TX or compact)

ACLS certification

BLS certification

BSN preferred

Tools

ACLS

BLS

Job description

CHRISTUS Health in Corpus Christi, TX is seeking a skilled Registered Nurse to deliver high-quality patient care in a fast-paced clinical setting. The role emphasizes assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation while coordinating with the care team to meet patient needs.

Qualifications include a BSN preferred, ACLS and BLS certification, and an active RN license (TX or compact). Experience in critical care is preferred; orientation and ongoing competency training are provided.