Registered Nurse - Acute MedSurgical A

CHRISTUS Health • Jacksonville, TX

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About The Position

The competent Nurse practices independently in the same or a similar clinical setting and demonstrates awareness of relevant aspects of each situation. Provides routine and complex care and can work toward long-range goals or plans. Continues to develop the ability to cope with and manage clinical contingencies. Makes appropriate assignments and delegates to other care providers to help manage the clinical situation.

The Nurse provides care consistent with the ANA Scope and Standards of Practice, using the nursing process of assessment, diagnosis, planning, intervention, and evaluation for assigned patients. The role addresses increasingly complex psychological, emotional, cultural, and social needs of patients and families in accordance with the nurse’s level of practice. The Nurse administers medications and treatments according to appropriate protocols, monitors for side effects and effectiveness, documents patient histories, symptoms, medications, and care provided, and assesses learning needs to educate patients, family members, and/or caregivers while identifying issues and resources.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Meet expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
• Provide nursing care for assigned patients using the nursing process, consistent with the ANA Scope and Standards of Practice.
• Address patients’ and families’ psychological, emotional, cultural, and social needs according to the nurse’s level of practice.
• Administer medications and treatments according to appropriate protocols and monitor for side effects and effectiveness.
• Document patient history, symptoms, medications, and care provided.
• Assess learning needs, educate patients, family members, and/or caregivers, and identify issues and resources.
• Make appropriate assignments and delegate to other care providers to help manage the clinical situation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level