Registered Nurse - ICU MedSurgical C

Christus Health; Tyler (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

CHRISTUS Health in Tyler, Texas is seeking a skilled Registered Nurse for 7 PM–7 AM shifts. The role involves independent patient care in a clinical setting, applying the nursing process and coordinating with the care team to ensure safety and quality outcomes.

Ideal candidates have a BSN or equivalent experience, current RN licensure (TX or compact), and BLS certification. Prior critical care experience is preferred but new graduates may be considered with onboarding support.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provides bedside patient care following nursing process (assessment, diagnosis, planning, intervention, evaluation).
• Administers medications and treatments using appropriate protocols; monitors for side effects and effectiveness.
• Documents patient history, symptoms, medications and care provided.
• Educates patients and families; identifies learning needs and resources.

Skills

Nursing care

Critical thinking

Communication

Education

BSN preferred

RN license (TX or compact)

Tools

Electronic Medical Records

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 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.

• Basic Life Support (BLS) – Experienced Associates: No grace period. AHA or Red Cross accepted at time of hire.; New Graduates & Experienced Associates New to the Specialty: No grace period. AHA or Red Cross accepted at time of hire.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) – Experienced Associates: Within 30 days of hire.; New Graduates & Experienced Associates New to the Specialty: Within 90 days of hire.
• Pediatric Life Support (PALS) – Experienced Associates: Within 30 days of hire.; New Graduates & Experienced Associates New to the Specialty: Within 90 days of hire.
• Trauma Nurse Core Curriculum (TNCC) – Experienced Associates: Within 60 days of hire.; New Graduates & Experienced Associates New to the Specialty: Within 18 months of hire.
• Trauma Care After Resuscitation (TCAR) – Experienced Associates: Within 60 days of hire.; New Graduates & Experienced Associates New to the Specialty: Within 18 months of hire.
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) – Experienced Associates: Within 30 days of hire.; New Graduates & Experienced Associates New to the Specialty: Within 60 days of hire.
• AWHONN INTERMEDIATE FHM (Fetal Heart Monitoring) – Experienced Associates: Within 30 days of hire.; New Graduates & Experienced Associates New to the Specialty: Within 60 days of hire.
• STABLE (Neonatal Education) – Experienced Associates: Within 30 days of hire.; New Graduates & Experienced Associates New to the Specialty: Within 60 days of hire.

Work Schedule

7PM - 7AM

Work Type

Full Time