Registered Nurse - Cardiac PCU

CHRISTUS Health; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

CHRISTUS Health in San Antonio, TX is seeking a competent Registered Nurse to operate in a clinical setting with independent practice and patient-centered care during 12-hour night shifts (6PM–6AM). The role emphasizes nursing process, safety, and collaboration with the care team.

Requirements include a BSN preferred, 1 year of related nursing experience, current RN license, BLS and ACLS certifications. Onboarding includes orientation and residency options as outlined by CHRISTUS Health;

Qualifications

• BSN preferred
• 1 year of nursing experience in related specialty preferred
• Current RN license in state of employment or compact
• BLS and ACLS certifications required
• All associates must obtain required certifications within designated time frame

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care utilizing the nursing process: assessment, diagnosis, planning, intervention and evaluation.
• Administer medications and treatments per protocol; monitor for side effects and effectiveness.
• Document patient history, symptoms and care given.
• Educate patients and families; identify learning needs and resources.

Skills

BLS certification

ACLS certification

RN licensure

Education

BSN preferred

Tools

EHR experience

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

Position Requirements:

Education/Skills

• All newly hired experienced RNs must attend New Nurses Orientation within the first 30 days of hire.
• New hires are precepted by a designated trained staff member and initial on-boarding requirements are validated through successful completion of the designated organizational entry competency validation and a MedSurg specific competency validation.
• All newly licensed RNs may participate in a residency program or other specific orientation. Skills completion and competency completion will be achieved with the preceptor at the bedside and documented through the program’s tracking software.
• Completion of all annual competency verification requirements.

Experience

• One year of experience in a related nursing specialty preferred.

Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications

• Current ACLS certification required

In accordance with the CHRISTUS Health License, Certification and Registration Verification Policy, all Associates are required to obtain required certifications for their respective positions within the designated time frame.

Credential Grace Periods:

If additional credentials are required per the Position Requirements section, a grace period to obtain the certification will apply, dependent on your experience level.

• Any Candidate/Associate with at least one year of acute care clinical experience in a similar service line within the past three years is considered an Experienced Associate.
• Any Candidate/Associatewho doesnothave at least one year of full-time acute care clinical experience in the same service line within the past three years is considered an Experienced Associate New to the Specialty.

Work Schedule:

6PM - 6AM 12 HR Shift

Work Type:

Full Time