Registered Nurse - General Surgery

CHRISTUS Health; Longview (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

CHRISTUS Health in Longview, Texas is seeking a competent Nurse who practices independently and provides a range of nursing care for patients. Responsibilities include administering medications, addressing patient needs, and documenting care.

The ideal candidate holds a BS in Nursing, BLS certification, and an RN License, with at least a year of specialty experience preferred.

This is a per diem position, requiring adaptable work schedules that can meet the demands of a clinical setting.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provides nursing care utilizing the nursing process for assigned patients.
• Administers medications and treatments according to protocols.
• Documents patient history, symptoms, medication, and care given.

Skills

Nursing assessment and diagnosis

Patient education

Medication administration

Documentation

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

5 Days - 8 Hours

Work Type

Per Diem As Needed