RN, Registered Nurse - Acute Med/Surg

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

Job summary

CHRISTUS Health in Texarkana, TX seeks a qualified nurse who practices independently and applies the nursing process to coordinate care across disciplines. The role emphasizes high standards of patient safety and evidence-based practice.

The nurse will document thoroughly, educate patients and families, and delegate tasks as appropriate. Requires BLS and RN licensure, full-time schedule from 7 AM to 7 PM, and a commitment to quality care in a hospital setting.

Qualifications

• BSN preferred.
• 1 year of experience in related nursing specialty preferred.
• BLS required; RN license in state of employment or compact.

Responsibilities

• Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies.
• 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 using appropriate protocols; monitors side-effects and effectiveness.
• Documents patient history, symptoms, medications, and care given.
• Assesses learning needs and provides education to patients, families and caregivers.

Skills

Nursing process

Patient education

Clinical assessment

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

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

Full Time