Registered Nurse – Acute Care Leader & Educator

CHRISTUS Health; Palestine (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

CHRISTUS Health in Texas seeks a competent registered nurse to provide independent nursing care in a clinical setting. The nurse will perform routine and complex care, develop long-range goals, and delegate tasks to other care providers as needed to maintain patient safety and quality outcomes.

The role emphasizes adherence to ANA standards, achievement of competencies, and ongoing development to manage contingencies in care.

Qualifications

• BSN preferred.
• 1 year of experience in the related nursing specialty preferred.
• BLS certification required; RN license in state of employment or compact

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 complex psychological, emotional, cultural, and social needs of patients and families.
• Administers medications and treatments using appropriate protocol; monitors for side-effects and effectiveness.
• Documents patient history, symptoms, medication, and care given.
• Educates patients, family members and caregivers on learning needs and resources.

Education

Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing

Job description

CHRISTUS Health in Texas seeks a competent registered nurse to provide independent nursing care in a clinical setting. The nurse will perform routine and complex care, develop long-range goals, and delegate tasks to other care providers as needed to maintain patient safety and quality outcomes.

The role emphasizes adherence to ANA standards, achievement of competencies, and ongoing development to manage contingencies in care.