Registered Nurse - Orthopedic, Neurology, and Spine Unit

Christus Health; Beaumont (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Christus Health in Beaumont, TX is seeking a competent registered nurse to provide independent nursing care in a clinical setting. The role involves using the nursing process, administering medications, and assisting with long-range care plans.

The nurse will delegate tasks as appropriate and support contingency management in patient care. Requirements include a BSN (preferred), 1 year of experience, and TX or compact RN licensure with BLS.

Qualifications

• BSN preferred; RN licensure required in TX or compact state.
• BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Meets expectations of the applicable competencies.
• Provides nursing care utilizing the nursing process (assessment, diagnosis, planning, intervention, evaluation).
• Addresses complex 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, medications, and care given.
• Assesses learning needs and provides education to patients, families, and caregivers.

Skills

Nursing care

Education

Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing

RN License in state of employment or compact

BLS certification

Job description

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

3 Days - 12 Hours

Work Type

Full Time