Registered Nurse - Surgery General

CHRISTUS Health • San Antonio, TX

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About The Position

The Registered Nurse provides routine and complex nursing care to assigned patients in the same or a similar clinical setting. The nurse practices independently, recognizes relevant aspects of clinical situations, and continues developing the ability to manage contingencies and plan for long-range goals. The role includes making appropriate assignments and delegating to other care providers to help manage clinical situations. Nursing care is provided in accordance with the ANA Scope and Standards of Practice and the nursing process. The position is at CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Hospital - Westover Hills, a 253-bed hospital in San Antonio offering surgical and other specialized services.

Requirements

• BLS certification is required.
• An RN license in the state of employment or a compact RN license is required.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree preferred.
• One year of experience in the related nursing specialty preferred.

Responsibilities

• Meet the expectations of applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
• Provide nursing care using the nursing process, including assessment, diagnosis, planning, intervention, and evaluation for assigned patients.
• Address patients’ and families’ increasingly complex psychological, emotional, cultural, and social needs in accordance with the nurse’s level of practice.
• Administer medications and treatments according to the appropriate protocol and monitor for side effects and treatment effectiveness.
• Document patient history, symptoms, medications, and care provided.
• Assess learning needs and provide education to patients, family members, and/or caregivers; identify issues and resources.
• Make appropriate assignments and delegate to other care providers as a means of managing the clinical situation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed