RN, Registered Nurse - Acute Orthopedics - Seasonal

Christus Health; Beaumont (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Christus Health in Beaumont, TX seeks a competent Nurse to deliver independent, patient-centered care in a busy clinical setting. You will apply the nursing process, document care, provide education to patients and families, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team across multiple shifts to support high-quality outcomes.

You will participate in rounds, manage medications, and engage in ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Meets expectations of OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self/Others/Leaders.
• Provides nursing care using the nursing process: assessment, diagnosis, planning, intervention and evaluation.
• Addresses complex psychological, emotional, cultural, and social needs of patients and families.
• Administers medications and treatments; monitors for side effects and effectiveness.
• Documents patient history, symptoms, medication, and care given.
• Educates patients, families and caregivers; identifies issues and resources.

Skills

Nursing process

Patient education

Clinical assessment

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Tools

EMR Software

Vital signs monitor

Job description

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

MULTIPLE SHIFTS AVAILABLE

Work Type

Full Time