Registered Nurse - Nursery & Postpartum

CHRISTUS Health; Corpus Christi (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Texas is hiring a competent Nurse to deliver routine and complex patient care. The Nurse will need to possess a Bachelor of Science in Nursing and be registered in Texas, with at least one year of related experience preferred. Responsibilities include patient assessment, medication administration, and documentation of patient care. The full-time position involves shifts from 7PM to 7AM, requiring BLS certification and compliance with licensing requirements.

Qualifications

• Must possess a Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing, preferred.
• 1 year of experience in related nursing specialty preferred.
• BLS certification required; RN License in Texas or compact state.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care utilizing the nursing process effectively.
• Administer medications and monitor for side-effects.
• Document patient history and care given.

Skills

Clinical nursing

Patient education

Medication administration

Assessment and diagnosis

Education

Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing

Job description

Summary

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 work toward 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 Perinatal Services-specific competency validation.
• Completion of all annual competency verification requirements.

Experience

• Perinatal RN Residency, or recently practicing in a Perinatal Setting is preferred.

Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications

• Current STABLE (Post-resuscitation/Pre-transport Stabilization Care of Sick Infants) certification required from one of the following courses: Participant, Lead Instructor, or Support Instructor
• Current NRP certification required
• Current ACLS certification preferred

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

• Grace periods are defined for Credentialing based on experience: Experienced Associate (at least one year of acute care clinical experience in a similar service line within the past three years) and Experienced Associate New to the Specialty (no at least one year of full-time acute care clinical experience in the same service line within the past three years).
• Basic Life Support (BLS): No grace period. AHA or Red Cross accepted at time of hire.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS): Within 30 days of hire for Experienced Associates; Within 90 days of hire for New Graduates & Experienced Associates New to the Specialty.
• Pediatric Life Support (PALS): Within 30 days of hire for Experienced Associates; Within 90 days of hire for New Graduates & Experienced Associates New to the Specialty.
• Trauma Nurse Core Curriculum (TNCC): Within 60 days of hire for Experienced Associates; Within 18 months of hire for New Graduates & Experienced Associates New to the Specialty.
• Trauma Care After Resuscitation (TCAR): Within 60 days of hire for Experienced Associates; Within 18 months of hire for New Graduates & Experienced Associates New to the Specialty.
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP): Within 30 days of hire for Experienced Associates; Within 60 days of hire for New Graduates & Experienced Associates New to the Specialty.
• AWHONN INTERMEDIATE FHM (Fetal Heart Monitoring): Within 30 days of hire for Experienced Associates; Within 60 days of hire for New Graduates & Experienced Associates New to the Specialty.
• STABLE (Neonatal Education): Within 30 days of hire for Experienced Associates; Within 60 days of hire for New Graduates & Experienced Associates New to the Specialty.

Work Schedule

7PM - 7AM

Work Type

Full Time