Lead RN – Acute Care, Education & Coordination

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

Job summary

CHRISTUS Health in Tyler, Texas seeks a registered nurse to provide independent, comprehensive patient care in a clinical setting. The role uses the nursing process, documents care, and educates patients and families, with opportunities to lead within a team.

The ideal candidate has a BSN preferred, 1 year of related nursing experience, and current BLS certification; ACLS, PALS, and TNCC are required per policy. New nurses orientation applies.

Qualifications

• BSN preferred

Responsibilities

• Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
• 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.
• Administers medications and treatments using the appropriate protocol; monitors for side-effects and effectiveness of the treatment prescribed.
• Documents patient history, symptoms, medication, and care given.
• Assesses learning needs and provides education to patients, family members and/or caregivers; identify issues and resources.

Education

Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing

Job description

CHRISTUS Health in Tyler, Texas seeks a registered nurse to provide independent, comprehensive patient care in a clinical setting. The role uses the nursing process, documents care, and educates patients and families, with opportunities to lead within a team.

The ideal candidate has a BSN preferred, 1 year of related nursing experience, and current BLS certification; ACLS, PALS, and TNCC are required per policy. New nurses orientation applies.