Registered Nurse - 5n-Respiratory Med/Surg /Wound Care

Jobtome; Corpus Christi (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

None

Job summary

Jobtome is seeking a qualified nurse for the 5NT medical-surgical unit in Corpus Christi, TX. The role involves independent practice with routine and complex patient care, aligning with established nursing processes to achieve long-range goals.

The unit emphasizes care for chest tubes, tracheostomies, COPD, pneumonia and other respiratory conditions, with opportunities to grow toward certification and specialization within medical-surgical nursing.

Qualifications

• BSN preferred
• 1 year of experience in the related nursing specialty preferred

Responsibilities

• Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.

Skills

BLS

RN license

Education

BSN preferred

Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing

RN license in state of employment or compact

Job description

Description

The medical-surgical unit is a 36-bed unit that provides exceptional care for patients with chest tubes, tracheostomies, laryngectomies, and post-op care for various conditions, infections, COPD, pneumonia, and other respiratory disorders. We also care for general medical-surgical patients. The mix of patients on this floor makes it a great starting point for nurses in our Residency Program and for nurses who wish to become Certified in medical-surgical Nursing and work at the top of their license with this population of rewarding and challenging patients. We are a state-of-the-art hospital with a brand-new unit. We value the voice of our team and encourage participation and unit-based council in Shared Governance. We look forward to welcoming you to the 5NT team, where you can practice your passion, and establish excellent foundational skills together with the opportunity to specialize in medical-surgical nursing.

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. xqrzhdi
• 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

7AM - 7PM

Work Type

Full Time