RN, Registered Nurse - Neurology

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

Job summary

Christus Health in Tyler, Texas is seeking a competent registered nurse to provide comprehensive patient care in a fast-paced clinical setting. The role involves independent practice, long-range planning, and delegating tasks to other care providers as needed.

The nurse will apply the ANA standards, document care, monitor treatments, and educate patients and families. BLS certification and an active RN license are required, with BSN preferred; typical work schedule is 7AM–7PM, full-time.

Qualifications

• BSN preferred; RN license in state of employment or compact required.
• BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care using the nursing process (assessment, diagnosis, planning, intervention and evaluation).
• Administer medications and treatments per protocol; monitor side effects and effectiveness.
• Address psychological, emotional, cultural, and social needs of patients and families.
• Document patient history, symptoms, medications, and care provided.
• Assess learning needs and provide education to patients, families, and caregivers.

Skills

Nursing assessment

Medication administration

Patient education

Documentation

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

RN License (state or compact)

BLS Certification

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 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

7AM - 7PM

Work Type

Full Time