Registered Nurse - Trauma ICU

CHRISTUS Health; Tyler (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Tyler, Texas, is seeking a full-time nurse to deliver routine and complex patient care. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's degree in Nursing, hold relevant certifications like BLS and ACLS, and have experience in a clinical setting. Responsibilities include nursing assessments, medication administration, and patient education. The work schedule is from 7 PM to 7 AM, offering a dynamic environment for qualified nursing professionals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing preferred.
• 1 year of experience in nursing specialty preferred.
• BLS and RN License in state of employment required.
• Current ACLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provides nursing care using the nursing process.
• Administers medications and monitors treatments.
• Educates patients and families on care needs.
• Documents patient histories and symptoms.

Skills

Patient education

Medication administration

Assessment and diagnosis

Leadership in clinical settings

Psychological support skills

Education

Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing

Tools

BLS certification

RN License

ACLS certification

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.
• Assesses learning needs and provides education to patients, family members and/or care givers; identifies 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

Position Requirements

Education/Skills

• All newly hired experienced RNs must attend New Nurses Orientation within the first 30 days of hire.
• New hires are precepted by a designated trained staff member and initial onboarding requirements are validated through successful completion of the designated organizational entry competency validation and a Critical Care Department‑specific competency validation.
• Completion of all annual competency verification requirements.

Experience

• One year of experience in Critical Care setting preferred but will accept new graduates.

Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications

• Current ACLS certification required

In accordance with the CHRISTUS Health License, Certification and Registration Verification Policy, all Associates are required to obtain required certifications for their respective positions within the designated time frame.

Credential Grace Periods

• Basic Life Support (BLS) – No grace period. AHA or Red Cross accepted at time of hire.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) – Experienced Associates: within 30 days of hire. New Graduates & Experienced Associates New to the Specialty: within 90 days of hire.
• Pediatric Life Support (PALS) – Experienced Associates: within 30 days of hire. New Graduates & Experienced Associates New to the Specialty: within 90 days of hire.
• Trauma Nurse Core Curriculum (TNCC) – Experienced Associates: within 60 days of hire. New Graduates & Experienced Associates New to the Specialty: within 18 months of hire.
• Trauma Care After Resuscitation (TCAR) – Experienced Associates: within 60 days of hire. New Graduates & Experienced Associates New to the Specialty: within 18 months of hire.
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) – Experienced Associates: within 30 days of hire. New Graduates & Experienced Associates New to the Specialty: within 60 days of hire.
• AWHONN INTERMEDIATE FHM (Fetal Heart Monitoring) – Experienced Associates: within 30 days of hire. New Graduates & Experienced Associates New to the Specialty: within 60 days of hire.
• STABLE (Neonatal Education) – Experienced Associates: within 30 days of hire. New Graduates & Experienced Associates New to the Specialty: within 60 days of hire.

Work Schedule

7PM - 7AM

Work Type

Full Time