Registered Nurse Float PIV - Nursing Float Pool

CHRISTUS Health•Beaumont, TX

About The Position

The competent Nurse practices independently in a Critical Care or similar clinical setting, providing routine and complex care in accordance with patient treatment plans. The nurse develops the ability to manage clinical contingencies, makes appropriate assignments, and delegates to other care providers. The role requires flexibility within the ministry, regular communication of assignment availability, and the ability to work on more than one unit. Consistent with the ANA Scope and Standards of Practice, the nurse uses the nursing process to assess, diagnose, plan, implement, and evaluate care for assigned patients. The nurse addresses increasingly complex psychological, emotional, cultural, and social needs of patients and families; administers medications and treatments according to protocol; monitors treatment effects; documents care; and assesses learning needs to provide education and identify resources. The role also encompasses patient throughput and discharge planning, unit operations during an assigned shift, safe and evidence-based care, quality improvement, regulatory compliance, and the use of clinical policies, health information systems, medical equipment, medical order processing, patient charts, and patient safety practices.

Requirements

Minimum of 2 years of combined experience in both a Critical Care setting and one other specialty, such as Medsurg, Telemetry, IMC, or Emergency.
BLS certification required.
ACLS certification required.
RN license in the state of employment or a compact RN license required.
PALS required at CHRISTUS Children's Hospital.
NRP required at CHRISTUS Children's Hospital.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing preferred.
5 years of experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Meet expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
Maintain flexibility of assignment within the ministry, proactively provide assignment availability on a regular basis, and be able to work on more than one unit.
Provide nursing care using the nursing process, including assessment, diagnosis, planning, intervention, and evaluation.
Address patients' and families' psychological, emotional, cultural, and social needs in accordance with the nurse's level of practice.
Administer medications and treatments using appropriate protocols; monitor for side effects and treatment effectiveness.
Document patient history, symptoms, medications, and care provided.
Assess learning needs and educate patients, family members, and caregivers; identify issues and resources.
Use critical thinking to assess patients' physical, psychosocial, social, cultural, spiritual, and developmental needs, and communicate findings to appropriate healthcare team members.
Develop and modify individualized plans of care using evidence-based practice; implement care and therapeutic procedures; monitor and document treatment and teaching goals; evaluate patient responses; and complete timely reassessments and documentation.
Perform unit-specific competencies based on the patient-care needs of the designated unit's population.
Anticipate and plan for admission, discharge, and transfer needs to facilitate patient flow; use appropriate communication systems and tools for discharge.
Coach others in checking, cross-checking, and validating orders for accuracy.
Plan, direct, and evaluate nursing care and unit functions during an assigned shift.
Use and maintain equipment and supplies responsibly; assess staffing needs and participate in resourcing efforts.
Educate and train others on industry operations, ethics, and regulations.
Apply patient-safety practices and guidelines, provide evidence-based care, participate in nursing research and quality improvement, and communicate patient information across the continuum of care.
Follow clinical policies and standards, support organizational compliance, provide feedback on procedures, and assist with procedure development and implementation.
Maintain and update patient documentation and records; understand documentation workflows and ensure verbal orders are accurate.
Ensure medical equipment and related supplies are in proper working order, troubleshoot common equipment problems, and educate patients about appropriate home equipment use.
Process medical orders, identify and correct common errors, and distinguish standing orders from preprinted orders.
Review patient charts for completeness and accuracy, recognize unexpected readings, and alert nursing or medical staff to mistakes or omissions.
Respond to patient and family safety inquiries, recognize signs of problems, document misses and near misses, and participate in real-time investigation, analysis, and reporting.
Comply with applicable federal, state, and local healthcare-related laws and regulations.