Registered Nurse - ICU MedSurgical A

Christus Health; New Braunfels (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Hospital - New Braunfels in New Braunfels, TX seeks a registered nurse for 7PM-7AM shifts. The role requires delivering comprehensive nursing care in a fast-paced hospital setting and adhering to established care pathways.

The ideal candidate holds a BSN (preferred), an RN license in the state or a compact state, and BLS certification. Prior critical care or related specialty experience is preferred, with ongoing competency validations and professional development

Qualifications

• BSN preferred.
• 1 year of experience in related nursing specialty preferred.
• BLS certification required.
• RN license in state of employment or compact state.

Responsibilities

• Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
• Provides nursing care utilizing the nursing process: assessment, diagnosis, planning, intervention and evaluation for assigned patients.
• Addresses psychological, emotional, cultural, and social needs of patients and families as appropriate.
• Administers medications and treatments per protocol; monitors side-effects and effectiveness.
• Documents patient history, symptoms, medication, and care given.
• Educates patients, family members and/or caregivers; identifies learning needs and resources.

Education

Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing (BSN) preferred

Job description

Description

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 areutilized, 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 toopen-heartsurgery.

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 Critical Care Department-specific competency validation.

Completion of all annual competency verification requirements.

Experience One year of experience in Critical Care setting preferred but will accept new graduates. 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.

Credential

Grace Periods forExperienced Associates

Grace Periods forNew Graduates & Experienced Associates New to the Specialty

• Basic Life Support (BLS)


• No grace period. AHA or Red Cross accepted at time of hire.


• No grace period. AHA or Red Cross accepted at time of hire.


• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)


• Within 30 days of hire.


• Within 90 days of hire.


• Pediatric Life Support (PALS)


• Within 30 days of hire.


• Within 90 days of hire.


• Trauma Nurse Core Curriculum (TNCC)


• Within 60 days of hire.


• Within 18 months of hire.


• Trauma Care After Resuscitation (TCAR)


• Within 60 days of hire.


• Within 18 months of hire.


• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)


• Within 30 days of hire.


• Within 60 days of hire.


• AWHONN INTERMEDIATE FHM (Fetal Heart Monitoring)


• Within 30 days of hire.


• Within 60 days of hire.


• STABLE (Neonatal Education)


• Within 30 days of hire.


• Within 60 days of hire.

Work Schedule

7PM - 7AM

Work Type

Full Time