RN, Registered Nurse - Med/Surg

CHRISTUS Health; Tyler (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health organization is seeking a competent Nurse to provide routine and complex care, demonstrating leadership and clinical skills in a dynamic environment. This full-time position requires a Bachelor of Science in Nursing and an RN License in the state. The Nurse will address diverse patient needs, administer medications, and educate families, contributing to comprehensive patient care.

Qualifications

• Preferred experience in nursing specialty of at least 1 year.
• BLS and RN License required for practice.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care including assessment, diagnosis, and intervention.
• Administer medications and monitor for side effects.
• Educate patients and assess their learning needs.

Skills

Patient Care

Medication Administration

Assessment

Patient Education

Education

Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing

Tools

BLS Certification

RN License

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 Type:

Full Time