Registered Nurse - Med/Surg (Surgical)

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

Job summary

Preferred BSN, RN license r egistration in Texas or compact, and BLS. One year of nursing experience is preferred; full-time, on-site employment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing is preferred.
• 1 year of nursing experience is preferred.
• BLS certification is required or expected.

Responsibilities

• Meets expectations of CHRISTUS competencies: Leader of Self, Others, or Leaders.
• Provides nursing care using the nursing process (assessment, diagnosis, planning, intervention, evaluation) for assigned patients.
• Addresses increasingly complex psychosocial needs of patients and families.
• Administers medications and treatments per protocol; monitors side-effects and effectiveness.
• Documents patient history, symptoms, medications and care given.
• Assesses learning needs and educates patients, families and caregivers; identifies resources.

Skills

BLS

Education

RN License (state of employment or compact)

Bachelor of Science Degree 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:

7PM - 7AM

Work Type:

Full Time