Registered Nurse - Medical ICU

CHRISTUS Health • Beaumont, TX

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About The Position

The Registered Nurse in the Medical ICU practices independently in the same or a similar clinical setting, demonstrating awareness of relevant aspects of each situation. The nurse provides routine and complex care, works toward long-range goals or plans, and continues developing the ability to manage clinical contingencies. The role includes making appropriate assignments and delegating to other care providers to help manage clinical situations.

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 nurse addresses increasingly complex psychological, emotional, cultural, and social needs of patients and families according to their level of practice; administers medications and treatments using appropriate protocols; monitors treatment effects and side effects; documents patient histories, symptoms, medications, and care; and assesses learning needs, provides education, and identifies issues and resources for patients, families, and caregivers.

Newly hired experienced RNs must attend New Nurses Orientation within 30 days of hire. New hires receive preceptorship from a designated trained staff member and must successfully complete organizational entry and Critical Care Department-specific competency validations. Annual competency verification requirements must also be completed.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing; preferred.
• BLS certification required; AHA or Red Cross certification accepted at hire, with no grace period.
• Current ACLS certification required; completion is due within 30 days of hire for experienced associates or within 90 days for new graduates and experienced associates new to the specialty.
• RN license in the state of employment or a compact RN license.
• All newly hired experienced RNs must attend New Nurses Orientation within the first 30 days of hire.
• Successful completion of organizational entry competency validation and Critical Care Department-specific competency validation.
• Completion of all annual competency verification requirements.

Nice To Haves

• One year of experience in the related nursing specialty preferred.
• One year of experience in a Critical Care setting preferred; new graduates will be accepted.

Responsibilities

• Meet the 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.
• 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 using appropriate protocols and monitor for side effects and effectiveness.
• Document patient history, symptoms, medications, and care provided.
• Assess learning needs and provide education to patients, family members, and caregivers; identify issues and resources.
• Make appropriate assignments and delegate to other care providers as needed to manage clinical situations.
• Complete required orientation, competency validations, and annual competency verification.

What This Job Offers

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