RN, Registered Nurse - Day Surgery

Christus Health; Marshall (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

Christus Health is seeking a Registered Nurse with perioperative experience to provide high-quality patient care in the operating suite. The nurse will follow the nursing process, educate patients and families, and ensure documentation of history and treatments.

ACLS and PALS certifications are required, and new hires participate in orientation and competency validations. 1 year of related perioperative experience is preferred; new hires must complete onboarding and annual competency

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing preferred.
• 1 year of experience in the related nursing specialty preferred.
• RN license in state of employment or compact required/permitted.
• ACLS and PALS certifications required.

Responsibilities

• Meets expectations of OneCHRISTUS competencies: Leader of Self/Others/Leaders.
• Provides nursing care using the nursing process: assessment, diagnosis, planning, intervention, evaluation.
• Addresses complex psychosocial needs of patients and families.
• Administers medications and treatments per protocol; monitors for side-effects and effectiveness.
• Documents patient history, symptoms, medications and care.
• Assesses learning needs and educates patients, families and caregivers.

Education

Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing (BSN) preferred

RN License in state of employment or compact

ACLS Certification

PALS Certification

Job description

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

Education/Skills

All newly hired experienced RNs must attend New Nurses Orientation within the first 30 days of hire.

New hires are precepted by a designated trained staff member and initial on-boarding requirements are validated through successful completion of the designated organizational entry competency validation and a Perioperative Department-specific competency validation.

Completion of all annual competency verification requirements.

Experience Perioperative RN Residency, or recently practicing in an OR/Perioperative Setting preferred.

Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications

• Current ACLS certification required
• Current PALS certification required

In accordance with the CHRISTUS Health License, Certification and Registration Verification Policy, all Associates are required to obtain required certifications for their respective positions within the designated time frame.

Credential Grace Periods:

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/Associate who does not have 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 forExperienced Associates

Grace Periods forNew Graduates & Experienced Associates New to the Specialty

• Basic Life Support (BLS) No grace period. AHA or Red Cross accepted at time of hire. No grace period. AHA or Red Cross accepted at time of hire.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Within 30 days of hire. Within 90 days of hire.
• Pediatric Life Support (PALS) Within 30 days of hire. Within 90 days of hire.
• Trauma Nurse Core Curriculum (TNCC) Within 60 days of hire. Within 18 months of hire.
• Trauma Care After Resuscitation (TCAR) Within 60 days of hire. Within 18 months of hire.
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) Within 30 days of hire. Within 60 days of hire.
• AWHONN INTERMEDIATE FHM (Fetal Heart Monitoring) Within 30 days of hire. Within 60 days of hire.
• STABLE (Neonatal Education) Within 30 days of hire. Within 60 days of hire.

Work Schedule

PRN

Work Type

Per Diem As Needed