RN, Registered Nurse - General Surgery

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

Job summary

CHRISTUS Health in Beaumont, TX is seeking a registered nurse to provide direct patient care in a busy clinical setting. The role requires independent practice with a focus on assessment, planning and evaluation using the nursing process.

The ideal candidate has a BSN preferred, holds a Texas RN license (or compact), and a current BLS certification. Work hours are 11:00 AM to 11:00 PM, full-time, with ongoing education and patient-family instruction.

Qualifications

• Active RN license in Texas or compact.
• BSN preferred.
• BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provides nursing care using the nursing process for assigned patients.
• Administers medications and treatments; monitors effects.
• Documents patient history, symptoms and care given.
• Educates patients and families; assesses learning needs.

Skills

Nursing care

Medication administration

Patient education

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred

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

11AM - 11PM

Work Type

Full Time