IMC Step-Down RN - Acute Care Leader (7a-7p)

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

Job summary

CHRISTUS Health in Texas seeks an experienced nurse to provide independent clinical care in a fast-paced setting. The role emphasizes the nursing process, patient assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation for assigned patients.

The position requires BLS, RN licensure in the state or a compact with at least 1 year of related experience preferred. New nurses participate in orientation and ongoing competency validation within the first 30 days.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing preferred.
• 1 year of experience in the related nursing specialty preferred.
• BLS required
• RN License in state of employment or compact
• 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 onboarding requirements are validated through successful completion of the designated organizational entry competency validation and a MedSurg specific competency validation.
• All newly licensed RNs may participate in a residency program or other specific orientation.
• 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.

Skills

Nursing assessment

Care planning

Medication administration

Patient education

Education

Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing

Job description

CHRISTUS Health in Texas seeks an experienced nurse to provide independent clinical care in a fast-paced setting. The role emphasizes the nursing process, patient assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation for assigned patients.

The position requires BLS, RN licensure in the state or a compact with at least 1 year of related experience preferred. New nurses participate in orientation and ongoing competency validation within the first 30 days.