Registered Nurse - Lead Care & Patient Education

CHRISTUS Health; Texarkana (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

CHRISTUS Health is seeking a competent Registered Nurse to provide routine and complex care in a clinical setting, exercising independence and recognizing contingencies in patient care. The role involves coordinating with team members, delegating appropriately, and applying nursing processes.

Responsibilities include accurate assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation; administering medications per protocol; documenting history and care; and educating patients and families.

Qualifications

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

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.
• Addresses psychological, emotional, cultural, and social needs of patients and families.
• Administers medications and treatments per protocol; monitors side-effects and effectiveness.
• Documents patient history, symptoms, medication, and care given.
• Assesses learning needs and provides education to patients, families or caregivers.

Skills

Clinical Nursing

Patient Assessment

Medication Administration

Medical Documentation

Education

BSN Degree

Job description

CHRISTUS Health is seeking a competent Registered Nurse to provide routine and complex care in a clinical setting, exercising independence and recognizing contingencies in patient care. The role involves coordinating with team members, delegating appropriately, and applying nursing processes.

Responsibilities include accurate assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation; administering medications per protocol; documenting history and care; and educating patients and families.