RN, Registered Nurse - General Med Surg [4 Houston]

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

Job summary

CHRISTUS Health seeks a competent nurse to provide routine and complex care, operating independently in a clinical setting. The role involves nursing process, medication administration, and patient education, with assignments and delegation as needed.

Licensure and BLS are required; BSN preferred and 1 year of related experience is desirable. Work schedule is 7PM–7AM, Full Time, in Tyler, Texas.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provides nursing care utilizing the nursing process: assessment, diagnosis, planning, intervention and evaluation.
• Administers medications and treatments using appropriate protocol; monitors effectiveness and side-effects.
• Documents patient history, symptoms, medication and care given; educates patients and families.

Skills

Nursing process

Assessment

Patient education

Delegation

Education

Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing

RN License in state or compact

BLS

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:

7PM - 7AM

Work Type:

Full Time