Registered Nurse - General Surgery

CHRISTUS Health; Texarkana (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

CHRISTUS Health in Texarkana, TX seeks an experienced Registered Nurse to provide patient-centered care in a fast-paced setting. The role emphasizes independent clinical judgment, adherence to ANA standards, and delegation when appropriate to support patient safety and outcomes.

Requirements include a BSN or higher preferred, a valid RN license (state or compact), and BLS certification. Typical schedule is 5 days at 8 hours, with full-time status and ongoing professional development

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing preferred.
• RN license in state of employment or compact.
• BLS required.

Responsibilities

• Provides nursing care using the nursing process for assigned patients.
• Addresses psychological, emotional, cultural, and social needs of patients and families.
• Administers medications and treatments; monitors for side effects and effectiveness.
• Documents patient history, symptoms, medications, and care given.
• Educates patients and families; identifies issues and resources.

Skills

1 year of nursing experience

BLS Certification

Education

BSN (Bachelor of Science 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

Full Time