RN, Registered Nurse - Emergency Room (Corpus Christi)

Health eCareers; Corpus Christi (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare organization as a Registered Nurse in the Emergency Department. You will provide critical care to patients in a fast-paced environment, collaborating with a skilled team to ensure the best outcomes. This role requires strong knowledge in emergency medicine and the ability to manage complex situations effectively.

Qualifications

• Provide nursing care utilizing the nursing process.
• Administer medications and monitor for side effects.
• Educate patients and families on care.

Responsibilities

• Assess and document patient history and symptoms.
• Plan and evaluate nursing care during assigned shifts.
• Implement patient safety practices.

Skills

Critical Thinking

Communication

Patient Safety

Education

Registered Nurse License

Tools

Medical Equipment

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 plan 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.

As a Registered Nurse in our Emergency Department at CHRISTUS Spohn Shoreline Hospital, you will be a highly skilled and trained medical professional who plays a vital role in the hospital. You will be responsible for providing immediate and efficient care to patients experiencing life-threatening injuries or illnesses. ER Nurses must have a strong knowledge base in emergency medicine, critical care, and trauma care to provide the best possible care to patients in emergency situations. ER Nurses work in a fast-paced, high-stress environment, and must be able to quickly assess and stabilize patients, then decide on the best course of treatment.

When you join our team as an RN, you will work with a top-notch team including 24/7 coverage of RT, Pharmacist, and Emergency Medicine Residents and Attendings. Our 52-bed Level 2 trauma center uses the latest technology to provide the best care possible to our patients.

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!

Responsibilities:

• Meet expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
• Provide nursing care utilizing the nursing process, including assessment, diagnosis, planning, intervention, and evaluation for assigned patients, consistent with ANA standards.
• Address increasingly complex psychological, emotional, cultural, and social needs of patients and families according to their level of practice.
• Administer medications and treatments using appropriate protocols; monitor for side effects and effectiveness.
• Document patient history, symptoms, medications, and care provided.
• Assess learning needs and provide education to patients, families, and caregivers; identify issues and resources.

CORE COMPETENCIES

Standard I: Utilizes the Nursing Process

• Use critical thinking skills to assess physical, psychosocial, social, cultural, spiritual, and developmental needs of patients and families.
• Communicate findings to appropriate healthcare team members.
• Develop and modify care plans based on evidence-based practice to meet individual patient needs.
• Implement patient care and therapeutic procedures; monitor and document treatment progress and teaching goals.
• Evaluate the care and treatment provided and patient responses.
• Perform timely reassessment and documentation.
• Perform unit-specific competencies based on patient care needs.

Standard II: Patient Throughput & Patient Flow Process

• Anticipate and plan for admission, discharge, and transfer needs to facilitate patient flow.
• Use appropriate communication tools to facilitate discharge process.
• Coach on tools and techniques for order checking, cross-checking, and validation for accuracy.

Standard III: Unit Operations

• Plan, direct, and evaluate nursing care during assigned shifts.
• Maintain equipment and supplies properly.
• Assess staffing needs and participate in resourcing efforts.
• Educate and train others on operations, ethics, and regulations.

Standard IV: Safe Practice/Quality Care/Regulations

• Implement patient safety practices to promote a safe environment and positive outcomes.
• Engage in nursing research and quality improvement activities.
• Provide evidence-based nursing care.
• Communicate patient information effectively across care continuum.
• Educate and train others on industry operations, ethics, and regulations.
• Ensure compliance with healthcare laws and regulations.

TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES

Clinical Policies and Standards

• Follow standards and procedures; analyze documentation; ensure compliance; provide feedback; assist in development; work with control mechanisms.

Health Information Documentation

• Maintain paper and electronic records; validate and update patient information; understand documentation flow; transcribe verbal orders; understand best practices.

Medical Equipment

• Experience with medical equipment; troubleshoot; educate patients; ensure equipment safety; inspect and evaluate equipment.

Medical Order Processing

• Experience with processing medical orders; system functions; error correction; considerations for standing orders.

Patient Chart Reading and Interpretation

• Read and interpret patient charts; ensure accuracy; recognize anomalies; discuss and validate interpretations.

Patient Safety

• Ensure safety in patient care settings; understand safety guidelines; respond to safety inquiries.