Registered Nurse - Acute Observation A

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

Job summary

CHRISTUS Health is seeking a dedicated nurse to provide direct patient care in a full-time hospital setting in Tyler, Texas. The role emphasizes independent practice, adherence to ANA standards, and effective management of clinical contingencies.

Responsibilities include applying the nursing process, administering treatments, documenting care, and educating patients and families. BLS and RN licensure in the state or compact are required or preferred.

Qualifications

• 1 year of experience in the related nursing specialty preferred
• BLS certification required
• RN License in state of employment or compact

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care using the nursing process with assessment, diagnosis, planning, intervention and evaluation.
• Administer medications and treatments; monitor for side-effects and effectiveness.
• Document patient history, symptoms, medication, and care provided.
• Assess learning needs and educate patients, families, and caregivers.

Education

Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing

Job description

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

MULTIPLE SHIFTS AVAILABLE

Work Type

Full Time