Registered Nurse - OR

CHRISTUS Health; Corpus Christi (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

CHRISTUS Health is seeking a competent Nurse in Corpus Christi, Texas, to provide routine and complex patient care. Responsibilities include assessing and managing patients' needs, administering treatments, and documenting comprehensive patient care.

The ideal candidate should possess a Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing, hold a current RN license, and have at least 1 year of experience in a relevant specialty. This is a full-time position requiring a commitment of 8 hours a day over 5 days per week.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provides nursing care utilizing the nursing process for assigned patients.
• Manages complex needs of patients and families.
• Administers medications and treatments per protocols.
• Documents patient history and care given.
• Assesses learning needs and provides patient education.

Skills

Nursing Care

Patient Education

Assessment and Diagnosis

Education

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:

5 Days - 8 Hours

Work Type:

Full Time