RN I, Registered Nurse I - Surgical Oncology

CHRISTUS Health; Longview (TX); Sur place; USD 64 000 - 82 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

CHRISTUS Health in Longview, Texas, is seeking a registered nurse for night shift (7 PM–7 AM). You will assess patients, develop care plans, supervise LVN/LPNs and aides, and deliver high-quality nursing care to a diverse patient population.

This role emphasizes teaching, teamwork, and adherence to policy, with opportunities to mentor staff and participate in ongoing education. Bachelor’s degree preferred; BLS required; RN license in Texas or compact; Graduate Nurse Permit may be relevant.

Qualifications

• BSN preferred.
• Six months to a year of RN experience or GN permit.
• BLS certification required.
• RN license in state of employment or compact.
• Graduate Nurse Permit process and status may affect placement.

Responsabilités

• Meets expectations of CHRISTUS Health competencies.
• Plan and provide comprehensive nursing care.
• Lead and supervise LVN/LPNs, nursing assistants and unit staff.
• Document care plans, progress notes and flow sheets daily.
• Provide patient teaching and family education as needed.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and effective team communication.

Connaissances

BLS required

RN license

Formation

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Graduate Nurse Permit

Description du poste

Summary:

Responsible for patient assessment, patient care planning, and provision of quality nursing care to an assigned group of patients for a defined work period. Provides direction and supervision to LVN/LPNs, nursing assistants, unit secretaries, and other clinical/clerical associates. By assignment, may function as a charge nurse for the unit. Involves provision of patient care/service to older adolescents, young adults, adults, geriatric and pediatric patients.

Responsibilities:

• Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
• Patient Care Planning
• Develops a comprehensive nursing care plan which addresses all significant needs and problems identified through nursing assessment.
• Prepares nursing elements of the interdisciplinary care plan prior to the initial team conference.
• Reviews and updates nursing care plan and collaborates with team members as changes occur.
• Patient Care Provision
• Implements patient care as planned in nursing care plan and interdisciplinary care plan.
• Sets priorities based on knowledge of patient acuity and patient needs.
• Provides safe and therapeutic care and seeks resources when appropriate.
• Safely performs and accurately documents procedures, consistent with established nursing policy and procedure.
• Patient Care Evaluation
• Evaluates patient response to interventions and attainment of goals in collaboration with interdisciplinary team.
• Evaluates progress toward nursing goals and revises goals as needed on a weekly basis.
• Completes nursing progress note for assigned patients on a daily basis.
• Completes nursing flow sheets for assigned patients on a daily basis.
• Teaching
• Evaluates education needs of patient and significant others and documents their response to teaching.
• Utilizes, adapts, and revises teaching resources to meet patient education needs.
• Explains procedures, tests, and disease process to patients and families as needed.
• Acts as role model for health care students and other team members.
• Acts as preceptor to assigned orientees.
• Assists in the orientation of new staff by sharing knowledge and experience.
• Patient Care Communication
• Reports and documents accurately and concisely to appropriate persons the patient's condition.
• Maintains patient confidentiality.
• Applies basic verbal and nonverbal skills to maintain open, effective communication among care team members, patients, and significant others.
• Encourages direct discussion between staff members when differences occur and seeks assistance to arbitrate differences as needed.
• Gives and accepts constructive feedback appropriately.
• Identifies actual and potentially unsafe patient care practices, reports them in the designated manner, and suggests alternatives.

Job Requirements:

Education/Skills

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing, preferred

Experience

• Six months to a year of experience as a licensed RN or holder of an active GN permit

Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications

• BLS required
• RN License in state of employment or compact
• Graduate Nurse Permit
  • Associates with an unsuccessful licensure application or on the 75th day following the effective date of the temporary permit; will be transferred to another position within CHRISTUS Health

Work Schedule:

7PM - 7AM

Work Type:

Full Time