Registered Nurse - 1N - Emergency Department

CHRISTUS Health; Corpus Christi, Lexington (TX, KY); Presencial; USD 70.000 - 90.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

CHRISTUS Spohn Shoreline Hospital is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Emergency Department. The role focuses on rapid assessment, stabilization, and delivering comprehensive care in a high-velocity trauma environment.

You will work with a team including RTs, pharmacists, and residents/attendings in a 52-bed trauma center. Qualified candidates hold a BSN, have at least 1 year of related nursing experience, and current BLS, ACLS, PALS, and TNCC certifications.

Formación

• BLS required
• RN license in state of employment or compact
• ACLS required
• PALS required
• TNCC required

Responsabilidades

• Meets the ANA Scope and Standards of Practice and provides nursing care using the nursing process (assessment, diagnosis, planning, intervention, evaluation) for assigned patients.
• Administers medications and treatments using appropriate protocols; monitors for side-effects and effectiveness.
• Documents patient history, symptoms, medication, and care given.
• Educates patients, families, and caregivers; identifies issues and resources.

Educación

Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing

Descripción del empleo

As a Registered Nurse in our Emergency Department at CHRISTUS Spohn Shoreline Hospital, you will be a highly skilled and trained medical professional who plays a vital role in the hospital. You will be responsible for providing immediate and efficient care to patients who are experiencing life-threatening injuries or illnesses. ER Nurses must have a strong knowledge base in emergency medicine, critical care, and trauma care to provide the best possible care to patients in emergency situations. ER Nurses work in a fast-paced, high-stress environment, and must be able to quickly assess and stabilize patients, and then decide on the best course of treatment.

When you join our team as an RN you will get to work with a top-notch team to include 24/7 coverage of RT, Pharmacist and Emergency Medicine Residents and Attendings. Our 52-bed level 2 trauma center uses the latest technology to provide the best care possible to our patients.

If you are looking to join a rapidly growing faith-based organization that encourages professional development, we want you to become a part of the CHRISTUS Spohn family!

Summary

The competent Nurse, in the same or similar clinical setting, practices independently and demonstrates an awareness of all relevant aspects of a situation. Provides routine and complex care, with the ability to on long-range goals or plans. Continues to develop the ability to cope with and manage contingencies of clinical nursing. Makes appropriate assignments and delegates to other care givers as a means to help manage the clinical situation.

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.

Job Requirements

Education/Skills

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing, preferred

Experience

• 1 year of experience in the related nursing specialty preferred

Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications

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

Position Requirements

Education/Skills

• 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.

Experience

• One year of experience in a related nursing specialty preferred.

Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications

• Current ACLS certification required
• Current PALS certification required
• Current TNCC certification required

In accordance with the CHRISTUS Health License, Certification and Registration Verification Policy, all Associates are required to obtain required certifications for their respective positions within the designated time frame.

Credential Grace Periods

If additional credentials are required per the Position Requirements section, a grace period to obtain the certification will apply, dependent on your experience level.

• Any Candidate/Associate with at least one year of acute care clinical experience in a similar service line within the past three years is considered an Experienced Associate.
• Any Candidate/Associatewho doesnothave at least one year of full-time acute care clinical experience in the same service line within the past three years is considered an Experienced Associate New to the Specialty.
• Basic Life Support (BLS)
  • Experienced Associates: No grace period. AHA or Red Cross accepted at time of hire.
  • New Graduates & Experienced Associates New to the Specialty: No grace period. AHA or Red Cross accepted at time of hire.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
  • Experienced Associates: Within 30 days of hire.
  • New Graduates & Experienced Associates New to the Specialty: Within 90 days of hire.
• Pediatric Life Support (PALS)
  • Experienced Associates: Within 30 days of hire.
  • New Graduates & Experienced Associates New to the Specialty: Within 90 days of hire.
• Trauma Nurse Core Curriculum (TNCC)
  • Experienced Associates: Within 60 days of hire.
  • New Graduates & Experienced Associates New to the Specialty: Within 18 months of hire.
• Trauma Care After Resuscitation (TCAR)
  • Experienced Associates: Within 60 days of hire.
  • New Graduates & Experienced Associates New to the Specialty: Within 18 months of hire.
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)
  • Experienced Associates: Within 30 days of hire.
  • New Graduates & Experienced Associates New to the Specialty: Within 60 days of hire.
• AWHONN INTERMEDIATE FHM (Fetal Heart Monitoring)
  • Experienced Associates: Within 30 days of hire.
  • New Graduates & Experienced Associates New to the Specialty: Within 60 days of hire.
• STABLE (Neonatal Education)
  • Experienced Associates: Within 30 days of hire.
  • New Graduates & Experienced Associates New to the Specialty: Within 60 days of hire.

Work Schedule

MIDS - 12 HOURS

Work Type

Full Time