Registered Nurse - Acute MedSurgical B

CHRISTUS Health • San Antonio, 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. The Nurse provides routine and complex care and works toward long-range goals or plans. They continue to develop the ability to manage clinical contingencies and make appropriate assignments and delegations to other care providers.

Consistent with the ANA Scope and Standards of Practice, the Nurse uses the nursing process to assess, diagnose, plan, intervene, and evaluate care for assigned patients. The role addresses increasingly complex psychological, emotional, cultural, and social needs of patients and families in keeping with the Nurse’s level of practice. The Nurse administers medications and treatments according to protocol, monitors for side effects and treatment effectiveness, documents patient histories, symptoms, medications, and care, and assesses learning needs to provide education and identify relevant issues and resources.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing preferred.
• BLS certification required.
• RN license in the state of employment or a compact license.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Meet expectations of the 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’ 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 effectiveness.
• Document patient history, symptoms, medications, and care provided.
• Assess learning needs, provide education to patients, family members, and/or caregivers, and identify issues and resources.
• Make appropriate assignments and delegate to other care providers to help manage clinical situations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time