RN, Registered Nurse - LDRP - PRN

Christus Health; Town of Texas, San Antonio (WI, TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a competent Nurse to deliver routine and complex care. The role requires independent practice, critical thinking, and effective communication with patients and healthcare teams. Responsibilities include patient assessment, medication administration, and documentation. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor of Science in Nursing and relevant experience, ensuring high standards of patient care and safety.

Qualifications

• 1 year in related nursing specialty preferred.
• Completes annual competency requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provides nursing care utilizing the nursing process.
• Documents patient history, symptoms, medication, and care provided.
• Implements patient safety practices for positive outcomes.

Skills

Critical Thinking

Communication

Education

Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing

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 focus 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.
• Provides nursing care utilizing the nursing process, including assessment, diagnosis, planning, intervention, and evaluation for assigned patients, consistent with the ANA Scope and Standards of Practice.
• Addresses psychological, emotional, cultural, and social needs of patients and families according to their level of practice.
• Administers medications and treatments using appropriate protocols; monitors for side effects and treatment effectiveness.
• Documents patient history, symptoms, medication, and care provided.
• Assesses learning needs and provides education to patients, families, and caregivers; identifies issues and resources.

CORE COMPETENCIES

Standard I: Utilizes the Nursing Process

• Uses critical thinking to assess physical, psychosocial, social, cultural, spiritual, and developmental needs of patients and families.
• Communicates findings to healthcare team members.
• Develops and modifies individualized care plans based on evidence-based practice.
• Implements patient care and monitors treatment progression.
• Evaluates care effectiveness and patient responses.
• Performs timely reassessment and documentation.
• Performs unit-specific competencies based on patient care needs.

Standard II: Patient Throughput & Patient Flow Process

• Plans for admission, discharge, and transfer needs to facilitate patient flow.
• Uses communication tools to facilitate discharge processes.
• Validates orders through appropriate tools and techniques.

Standard III: Unit Operations

• Manages nursing care and functions during assigned shifts.
• Maintains equipment and supplies properly.
• Assesses staffing needs and participates in resourcing.
• Educates staff on operations, ethics, and regulations.

Standard IV: Safe Practice/Quality Care/Regulations

• Implements patient safety practices for positive outcomes.
• Engages in quality improvement activities.
• Provides evidence-based care.
• Ensures effective communication across care continuum.
• Complies with healthcare laws and regulations.

TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES

Clinical Policies and Standards

• Follows clinical standards and procedures.
• Ensures organizational compliance and provides feedback for improvements.
• Assists in developing procedures and monitors mechanisms.

Health Information Documentation

• Maintains paper and electronic patient records.
• Follows procedures for updating and validating records.
• Ensures accurate flow of information and transcribes verbal orders carefully.
• Adheres to documentation best practices.

Medical Equipment

• Uses and troubleshoots basic medical equipment.
• Educates patients on home medical devices.
• Ensures equipment safety and functionality prior to use.

Medical Order Processing

• Processes medical orders accurately.
• Uses system features for entering and validating orders.
• Corrects errors and understands order types.

Patient Chart Reading and Interpretation

• Reads and interprets patient charts effectively.
• Identifies errors or omissions and alerts staff.
• Recognizes abnormal readings and discusses interpretations.

Patient Safety

• Ensures safety for patient groups and settings.
• Follows safety guidelines and responds to inquiries.
• Detects signs of problems and documents incidents.

Job Requirements:

Education/Skills

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing preferred.
• All new experienced RNs must attend New Nurses Orientation within 30 days.
• Precepted by trained staff; completes organizational competency validations, including Perinatal-specific competencies.
• Completes annual competency requirements.

Experience

• 1 year in related nursing specialty preferred.
• Perinatal RN Residency or recent Perinatal practice preferred.

Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications

• BLS required.
• RN License in state or compact license.
• Current certification in NCC Electronic Fetal Monitoring (C-EFM) or AWHONN courses, obtained within 30 days for experienced nurses or 4 months for new hires.
• Current STABLE certification, obtained within 30 days for experienced nurses or 4 months for new hires.
• ACLS certification within 30 days for experienced nurses or 90 days for new graduates.
• NRP certification at hire or within 60 days, maintained thereafter.

Work Schedule:

7PM - 7AM

Work Type:

Per Diem As Needed

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