RN, Registered Nurse - Acute Med/Surg

CHRISTUS Health; Beaumont (TX); On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

CHRISTUS Health is seeking a competent nurse for per diem shifts in Beaumont, TX. The nurse will practice independently, provide routine and complex care, and plan long-term goals while delegating appropriately to team members.

Responsibilities include nursing process delivery, medication administration, patient education, and documentation. A BSN is preferred and 1 year of experience is beneficial; active RN license in Texas or a compact state is required.

Qualifications

• BSN preferred.
• 1 year of related nursing experience preferred.
• RN license in Texas or a compact state.

Responsibilities

• Lead nursing care using the nursing process for assigned patients.
• Administer medications and treatments; monitor side-effects and effectiveness.
• Document patient history, symptoms, medications and care provided.
• Assess learning needs and provide education to patients and families.

Skills

RN license

BLS

Nursing

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

Work Schedule:

7AM - 7PM

Work Type:

Per Diem As Needed