Night Shift RN - Independent Care & Patient Education

CHRISTUS Health; Mount Pleasant (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

CHRISTUS Health in Mount Pleasant, TX is seeking a qualified Nurse for full-time night shifts. The role emphasizes independent practice, critical thinking, and the ability to delegate to other care providers to manage clinical situations.

The Nurse applies the nursing process: assessment, diagnosis, planning, intervention and evaluation, while addressing the emotional and social needs of patients and families. BLS certification and RN license in state or compact are required.

Qualifications

• BLS required
• RN License in state of employment or compact

Responsibilities

• Provides nursing care utilizing the nursing process: assessment, diagnosis, planning, intervention and evaluation for assigned patients.
• Addresses increasingly complex psychological, emotional, cultural, and social needs of patient and families.
• 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.
• Assesses learning needs and provides education to patients, family members and/or care givers.

Education

Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing, preferred

Job description

CHRISTUS Health in Mount Pleasant, TX is seeking a qualified Nurse for full-time night shifts. The role emphasizes independent practice, critical thinking, and the ability to delegate to other care providers to manage clinical situations.

The Nurse applies the nursing process: assessment, diagnosis, planning, intervention and evaluation, while addressing the emotional and social needs of patients and families. BLS certification and RN license in state or compact are required.