Registered Nurse - 2N - OR-CVOR

Direct Jobs; Corpus Christi (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

CHRISTUS Spohn Hospital Corpus Christi - Shoreline, overlooking Corpus Christi Bay, is hiring a competent nurse who practices independently in acute care settings. The role includes providing routine and complex nursing care, applying the nursing process, and coordinating with physicians and care team to manage patient needs.

Responsibilities include administering medications, documenting history and treatments, educating patients and families, and ensuring safe, effective care across shifts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
• Licensed RN in Texas or compact state.
• BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Meets expectations using nursing process for assigned patients.
• Administers medications and monitors effects.
• Documents patient history, symptoms, and care provided.
• Educates patients and families and coordinates with care teams.

Skills

Nursing skills

Patient care

Communication

Education

Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing

Job description

Description

CHRISTUS Spohn Hospital Corpus Christi - Shoreline overlooking Corpus Christi Bay is the largest andforemostacute care medical facility in the region, with a full range of diagnostic and surgical specialty services in cardiac, cancer, and stroke care. It is the leading emergency facility in the area with a Level II Trauma Center in the Coastal Bend, staffed with physicians and nurses specially trained in emergency services.

• The Pavilion and North Tower housea state-of-the-artemergency department, ICU, Cardiac CathLaband surgical suites
• A teaching facility in affiliation with the Texas A&M University System Health and Science Center College of Medicine
• Accredited Chest Pain Center
• Accredited Joint Commission Stroke Team

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 providers 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

Work Schedule

5 Days - 8 Hours

Work Type

Full Time