Registered Nurse - General Surgery

Jobtome; New Braunfels (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Hospital - New Braunfels in downtown New Braunfels is seeking a capable registered nurse. You will provide routine and complex patient care using the nursing process and contribute to a collaborative clinical team.

The role requires BLS certification and an RN license (state or compact); BSN preferred. Schedule: five 8-hour shifts; full-time. Experienced nurses and those new to the specialty are welcome to apply.

Qualifications

• Performs nursing assessment, planning, intervention and evaluation using established protocols.
• Educates patients, families and caregivers about conditions and treatments.
• Documents patient history, symptoms and care provided accurately.
• Administers medications and treatments with monitoring for side effects.

Responsibilities

• Meets OneCHRISTUS competencies: Leader of Self/Others/Leaders.
• Provides nursing care using the nursing process for assigned patients.
• Addresses psychological, emotional and social needs of patients and families.
• Documents patient information and coordinates with the care team.

Skills

Nursing assessment

Care planning

Patient education

Education

Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing

Job description

Description

If you would like to know a bit more about this opportunity, or are considering applying, then please read the following job information.

CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Hospital - New Braunfels (CSRH-NB), nestled in the heart of downtown New Braunfels, is a full-service, 94-private bed facility that continues to expand to meet the needs of New Braunfels' strong population growth. Innovative equipment and procedures are utilized, including an Outpatient Imaging Center, orthopedic and surgical services, rehabilitation, a renovated birthing center, including 24/7 neonatal coverage, emergency care, wound care/hyperbaric center, 3D mammography, and comprehensive heart care, from diagnostics to open-heart surgery.

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. xqrzhdi
• 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:

Full Time