Registered Nurse - Acute Oncology

CHRISTUS Health; Tyler (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization is seeking a qualified Nurse in Tyler, Texas for a full-time position with a schedule from 6PM to 6AM. The role requires managing patient care, administering medications, documenting health information, and providing education to patients and families. A Bachelor of Science in Nursing is preferred, along with 1 year of relevant nursing experience. The position mandates BLS certification and an active RN license in Texas. This is a comprehensive nursing role with a focus on both routine and complex care.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing is preferred.
• 1 year of experience in the related nursing specialty is preferred.
• BLS certification is required.
• RN License in state of employment or compact.

Responsibilities

• Provides nursing care utilizing the nursing process for assigned patients.
• Administers medications and treatments; monitors for side effects.
• Documents patient history, symptoms, and care given.
• Educates patients and families on health issues.

Skills

Nursing process

Patient education

Medication administration

Psychosocial care

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:

6PM - 6AM 12 HR Shift

Work Type:

Full Time