PRN Registered Nurse – Independent, Patient-Focused Care

CHRISTUS Health; Mount Pleasant (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

CHRISTUS Health in Mount Pleasant, TX seeks a competent registered nurse to provide routine and complex care in a clinical setting. The nurse will practice independently, coordinate with the care team, and help plan patient care.

Responsibilities align with ANA standards: administer medications per protocol, document histories and care, and educate patients and families. Texas RN license or compact license and BLS are required; 1 year of experience is preferred. PRN schedule.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
• Consistent with the ANA Scope and Standards of Practice, 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 Mount Pleasant, TX seeks a competent registered nurse to provide routine and complex care in a clinical setting. The nurse will practice independently, coordinate with the care team, and help plan patient care.

Responsibilities align with ANA standards: administer medications per protocol, document histories and care, and educate patients and families. Texas RN license or compact license and BLS are required; 1 year of experience is preferred. PRN schedule.