Registered Nurse - Surgery PreAdmit Screen

CHRISTUS Health System; Corpus Christi (TX); On-site; USD 68,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

CHRISTUS Health in Corpus Christi, TX is seeking a capable nurse for full-time work in a clinical setting. The role emphasizes independent practice, care planning, and delegation within established protocols.

Responsibilities include using the nursing process, administering treatments, documenting care, and addressing complex psychosocial needs of patients and families. BLS and RN licensure are required; 8AM–5PM, Monday–Friday.

Qualifications

• BSN preferred; other suitable credentials may be considered.
• 1 year of nursing experience in the related specialty preferred.
• BLS certification required.
• RN license in state of employment or valid Compact License.

Responsibilities

• Meet expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
• Provide nursing care utilizing the nursing process: assessment, diagnosis, planning, intervention and evaluation for assigned patients.
• Address complex psychological, emotional, cultural, and social needs of patients and families.
• Administer medications and treatments using appropriate protocols; monitor side-effects and effectiveness.
• Document patient history, symptoms, medications, and care provided.
• Assess learning needs and provide education to patients, families, and/or caregivers.

Skills

Clinical nursing

Medication administration

Patient education

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) or equivalent

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

8AM - 5PM Monday-Friday

Work Type

Full Time