Registered Nurse - Ortho/Neuro

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

Job summary

A healthcare organization is seeking a Nurse to provide independent and competent care in a clinical setting. The role involves utilizing the nursing process for assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of patients. Key responsibilities include administering medications, educating patients, and managing complex care needs. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree in Nursing and an RN license. This full-time position operates on a 7AM to 7PM schedule.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provides nursing care utilizing the nursing process for assigned patients.
• Documents patient history and care given.
• Addresses psychological, emotional, and social needs of patients.

Skills

Nursing process

Patient education

Medication administration

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

7AM - 7PM

Work Type

Full Time