Perioperative Registered Nurse - OR Care Leader

Christus Health; Corpus Christi (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Christus Health in Corpus Christi, TX seeks a competent Nurse for perioperative settings. The role involves independent practice, performing routine and complex care, and supporting long-range goals with careful delegation when needed.

Responsibilities include nursing process care, medication administration, documentation, and patient-family education. Requires BSN (preferred) and ACLS/PALS certifications are commonly expected; BLS is required.

Qualifications

• BSN preferred.
• 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.

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 appropriate protocol; monitors side-effects and effectiveness.
• 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 Corpus Christi, TX seeks a competent Nurse for perioperative settings. The role involves independent practice, performing routine and complex care, and supporting long-range goals with careful delegation when needed.

Responsibilities include nursing process care, medication administration, documentation, and patient-family education. Requires BSN (preferred) and ACLS/PALS certifications are commonly expected; BLS is required.