Registered Nurse - Surgical Oncology

CHRISTUS Health; Longview (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

CHRISTUS Health in Longview, TX is seeking a capable nurse for the night shift (7PM - 7AM). The role requires independent practice within the nursing process, with responsibilities including medication administration, patient education, and thorough documentation of care given.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) with BLS certification and RN licensure in Texas or a compact state; 1 year of relevant experience is preferred, and the position is full-time.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred.
• 1 year of experience in the related nursing specialty preferred.
• BLS required; RN license in state of employment or compact.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care utilizing the nursing process: assessment, diagnosis, planning, intervention, and evaluation.
• Administer medications and treatments using appropriate protocols; monitor side-effects and effectiveness.
• Document patient history, symptoms, medications, and care given.
• Assess learning needs and provide education to patients, families, and caregivers; identify issues and resources.

Skills

Nursing assessment

Documentation

Patient education

Education

Bachelor of Science 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:

• 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:

7PM - 7AM

Work Type:

Full Time