Per Diem Registered Nurse: Expert Patient Care & Autonomy

CHRISTUS Health; Corpus Christi (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

CHRISTUS Health seeks a competent Nurse to provide routine and complex care in a clinical setting, practicing independently with focus on long-range goals and contingency management. The role involves leading care delivery, delegating to other providers, and adapting to evolving patient needs within OneCHRISTUS guidelines.

The position is PRN and per diem as needed, requiring BLS and an RN license in the relevant state. BSN preferred with at least 1 year of related nursing experience.

Qualifications

• BLS certification required.
• RN license in state of employment or compact license.
• 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.
• 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

BLS

Education

Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing

Job description

CHRISTUS Health seeks a competent Nurse to provide routine and complex care in a clinical setting, practicing independently with focus on long-range goals and contingency management. The role involves leading care delivery, delegating to other providers, and adapting to evolving patient needs within OneCHRISTUS guidelines.

The position is PRN and per diem as needed, requiring BLS and an RN license in the relevant state. BSN preferred with at least 1 year of related nursing experience.