Telemetry RN: Lead in Advanced Patient Care

CHRISTUS Health; Texarkana (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

CHRISTUS Health in Texarkana, TX seeks a qualified Registered Nurse to provide comprehensive bedside and clinical care, following the nursing process and collaborating with the care team. The role emphasizes patient assessment, planning, intervention and evaluation, with education for patients and families as needed.

ACLS and BLS credentials are required. A BSN is preferred, with at least 1 year of related nursing experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing, preferred.
• 1 year of experience in the related nursing specialty preferred.

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.
• 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.
• Assesses learning needs and provides education to patients, family members and/or care givers; identify issues and resources.

Education

Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing

Job description

CHRISTUS Health in Texarkana, TX seeks a qualified Registered Nurse to provide comprehensive bedside and clinical care, following the nursing process and collaborating with the care team. The role emphasizes patient assessment, planning, intervention and evaluation, with education for patients and families as needed.

ACLS and BLS credentials are required. A BSN is preferred, with at least 1 year of related nursing experience.