RN, Registered Nurse - 5West Med/Surg Overflow

CHRISTUS Health; Beaumont (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

CHRISTUS Health in Beaumont, TX is seeking a qualified Registered Nurse for per diem coverage in a fast-paced clinical setting. The nurse will practice independently, follow the nursing process, administer medications, document patient history and care, and educate patients and families.

This role requires strong assessment and communication skills and a BSN preferred with at least one year of acute care experience.

Qualifications

• BSN preferred.
• At least one year of acute care clinical experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
• Provides nursing care utilizing the nursing process: assessment, diagnosis, planning, intervention and evaluation for assigned patients.
• Addresses complex psychological, emotional, cultural, and social needs of patients and families.
• Administers medications and treatments per protocol; monitors for side-effects and effectiveness.
• Documents patient history, symptoms, medications, and care given.
• Assesses learning needs and provides education to patients, family members and/or caregivers.

Skills

Nursing care

Patient assessment

Medication administration

Education

BSN preferred

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

Position Requirements

If additional credentials are required per the Position Requirements section, a grace period to obtain the certification will apply, dependent on your experience level.

Any Candidate/Associate with at least one year of acute care clinical experience in a similar service line within the past three years is considered an Experienced Associate.

Any Candidate/Associatewho doesnothave at least one year of full-time acute care clinical experience in the same service line within the past three years is considered an Experienced Associate New to the Specialty.

Credential Grace Periods

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

Work Schedule

7AM - 7PM

Work Type

Per Diem As Needed