Rn, Registered Nurse - Acute Med/Surg

Jobtome; Aransas Pass (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

CHRISTUS Spohn is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse for our Medical Surgical Telemetry unit in Texas. The role involves remotely monitoring telemetry status, patient assessment, and applying the nursing process to provide safe, effective care.

This fast-paced unit offers opportunities to learn about diverse disease processes. ACLS-certified RNs with a BSN are preferred; BLS required and RN licensure in the state of employment or with a compact license are necessary.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing, preferred
• 1 year of experience in the related nursing specialty preferred
• BLS required
• RN License in state of employment or compact

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.

Skills

ACLS certification

Telemetry nursing

Patient assessment

Education

BSN (Bachelor of Science in Nursing)

BLS certification

Job description

DescriptionIn our Medical Surgical Telemetry units, we see a variety of medical and post-op surgical patients. We have the capacity to remotely monitor our patient’s telemetry status. For that reason, all of our Registered Nurses receive telemetry training and are ACLS certified. Our unit is fast-paced and there is always an opportunity to learn about new disease processes. This unit will provide you with the fundamental basics that are essential for any nurse when applying your knowledge in the acute care setting.If you are looking to join a rapidly growing faith-based organization that encourages professional development, we want you to become a part of the CHRISTUS Spohn family!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, preferredExperience- 1 year of experience in the related nursing specialty preferredLicenses, Registrations, or Certifications- BLS required- RN License in state of employment or compactWork Schedule:PRNWork Type:Per Diem As Needed