Night Shift RN - Emergency Dept (Per Diem)

Jobtome; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Per diem as Needed

Job summary

CHRISTUS Health seeks a competent Nurse to provide independent clinical care in the same or similar setting, applying long-range planning and effective delegation to others. The role emphasizes ongoing development to handle contingencies in clinical nursing and to contribute to patient care goals.

The position requires adherence to ANA standards, BLS, and RN licensure in-state or compact, with orientation and residency options.

Qualifications

• 1 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.
• New hires are precepted by a designated trained staff member and initial on-boarding requirements are validated through successful completion of the designated organizational entry competency validation and an Emergency Department- specific competency validation.
• All newly licensed RNs may participate in a residency program or other specific orientation. Skills completion and competency completion will be achieved with the preceptor at the bedside and documented through the program’s tracking software.
• 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.
• Administers medications and treatments using the appropriate protocol; monitors for side-effects and effectiveness.
• Documents patient history, symptoms, medication, and care given.
• Educates patients, family members and/or caregivers; identifies issues and resources.

Education

Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing, preferred

Job description

CHRISTUS Health seeks a competent Nurse to provide independent clinical care in the same or similar setting, applying long-range planning and effective delegation to others. The role emphasizes ongoing development to handle contingencies in clinical nursing and to contribute to patient care goals.

The position requires adherence to ANA standards, BLS, and RN licensure in-state or compact, with orientation and residency options.