Night Shift RN – Acute Care Specialist

CHRISTUS Health; Texarkana (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

CHRISTUS Health in Texarkana, TX is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to provide independent nursing care in a hospital setting, using the nursing process to assess, plan, implement and evaluate care for assigned patients.

The role emphasizes leadership of self and others, adherence to ANA standards, and timely administration of medications per protocol; ACLS and BLS are required. New hires participate in orientation and preceptorship with a bedside mentor.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing, preferred.
• 1 year of experience in the related nursing specialty preferred.
• BLS required.
• Current ACLS certification required.
• RN License in state of employment or compact.
• New Nurses Orientation within 30 days of hire.
• New hires are precepted by a designated trained staff member.
• 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.
• 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 Texarkana, TX is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to provide independent nursing care in a hospital setting, using the nursing process to assess, plan, implement and evaluate care for assigned patients.

The role emphasizes leadership of self and others, adherence to ANA standards, and timely administration of medications per protocol; ACLS and BLS are required. New hires participate in orientation and preceptorship with a bedside mentor.