RN, Registered Nurse - General Surgery - OR, Surgical ($15K Sign-on Bonus)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus $15,000

Job summary

CHRISTUS Spohn Hospital Corpus Christi - Shoreline is seeking a competent nurse to provide independent, patient-centered care in a fast-paced setting overlooking Corpus Christi Bay. The nurse will manage routine and complex care, and delegate as needed to support patient outcomes.

Responsibilities include administering medications, documenting care, and educating patients and families. A BSN is preferred, with at least 1 year of relevant experience and BLS certification required.

Qualifications

• BSN preferred.
• 1 year of experience in the related nursing specialty preferred.
• BLS certification required.
• RN License in state of employment or compact must be held.

Responsibilities

• Meets expectations of competency and professional standards.
• Provides nursing care utilizing the nursing process, including assessment, diagnosis, planning, intervention and evaluation.
• Addresses psychosocial needs of patient and families within scope of practice.
• Administers medications and treatments per protocol; monitors outcomes and adverse effects.
• Documents patient history, symptoms, medications, and care given.
• Provides education to patients, families and caregivers; identifies learning needs and resources.

Education

Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing

Job description

NOW OFFERING $15K SIGN ON BONUS

CHRISTUS Spohn Hospital Corpus Christi - Shoreline overlooking Corpus Christi Bay is the largest and foremost acute care medical facility in the region, with a full range of diagnostic and surgical specialty services in cardiac, cancer, and stroke care. It is the leading emergency facility in the area with a Level II Trauma Center in the Coastal Bend, staffed with physicians and nurses specially trained in emergency services.

• The Pavilion and North Tower house a state-of-the-art emergency department, ICU, Cardiac Cath Lab and surgical suites
• A teaching facility in affiliation with the Texas A&M University System Health and Science Center College of Medicine
• Accredited Chest Pain Center
• Accredited Joint Commission Stroke Team

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

3 Days - 12 Hours

Work Type

Full Time