Registered Nurse - IMC MedSurgical A

CHRISTUS Health; Bel Air (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

CHRISTUS Health in Texas is seeking a competent registered nurse who practices independently within the nursing process to provide routine and complex patient care. The role involves planning care, delegating tasks, and coordinating with the care team to achieve positive patient outcomes.

The successful candidate will hold an RN license (state or compact) and BLS certification, with a preference for a BSN and at least 1 year of related nursing experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree preferred.
• At least 1 year of nursing experience preferred.
• Current RN license in the state of employment or a compact license.
• BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provides nursing care utilizing the nursing process: assessment, diagnosis, planning, intervention and evaluation for assigned patients.
• Administers medications and treatments using established protocols; monitors side-effects and effectiveness.
• Documents patient history, symptoms, medication and care given.
• Addresses patients, families and caregivers' learning needs and provides education as needed.
• Delegates tasks appropriately within the care team to manage the clinical situation.

Skills

BLS

RN License

Education

Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing

Job description

Description

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.

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 MedSurg specific competency validation.
• All newly licensed RNs may participate in a residency program or other specific orientation. Skills completion and competency completion will be achieved with the preceptor at the bedside and documented through the program's tracking software.
• Completion of all annual competency verification requirements.

Experience

• One year of experience in a related nursing specialty preferred.

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.

• Basic Life Support (BLS)
  • Grace Periods for
    Experienced Associates

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

  • Grace Periods for
    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)
  • Grace Periods for
    Experienced Associates

    Within 30 days of hire.

  • Grace Periods for
    New Graduates & Experienced Associates New to the Specialty

    Within 90 days of hire.

• Pediatric Life Support (PALS)
  • Grace Periods for
    Experienced Associates

    Within 30 days of hire.

  • Grace Periods for
    New Graduates & Experienced Associates New to the Specialty

    Within 90 days of hire.

• Trauma Nurse Core Curriculum (TNCC)
  • Grace Periods for
    Experienced Associates

    Within 60 days of hire.

  • Grace Periods for
    New Graduates & Experienced Associates New to the Specialty

    Within 18 months of hire.

• Trauma Care After Resuscitation (TCAR)
  • Grace Periods for
    Experienced Associates

    Within 60 days of hire.

  • Grace Periods for
    New Graduates & Experienced Associates New to the Specialty

    Within 18 months of hire.

• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)
  • Grace Periods for
    Experienced Associates

    Within 30 days of hire.

  • Grace Periods for
    New Graduates & Experienced Associates New to the Specialty

    Within 60 days of hire.

• AWHONN INTERMEDIATE FHM (Fetal Heart Monitoring)
  • Grace Periods for
    Experienced Associates

    Within 30 days of hire.

  • Grace Periods for
    New Graduates & Experienced Associates New to the Specialty

    Within 60 days of hire.

• STABLE (Neonatal Education)
  • Grace Periods for
    Experienced Associates

    Within 30 days of hire.

  • Grace Periods for
    New Graduates & Experienced Associates New to the Specialty

    Within 60 days of hire.

Work Schedule

7AM - 7PM

Work Type

Full Time