Registered Nurse - ICU MedSurgical A

CHRISTUS Health•New Braunfels, TX

About The Position

The Registered Nurse in ICU MedSurgical A 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, works toward long-range goals or plans, develops the ability to manage clinical contingencies, and makes appropriate assignments and delegates to other care providers. In accordance 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 also addresses patients’ and families’ increasingly complex psychological, emotional, cultural, and social needs 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 history, symptoms, medications, and care, and assesses learning needs. The nurse provides education to patients, family members, and/or caregivers and identifies relevant issues and resources. The position requires completion of onboarding and competency validations, annual competency verification, and applicable certifications within the specified time frames.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing preferred.
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.
BLS required; AHA or Red Cross certification accepted at hire, with no grace period.
RN license in the state of employment or a compact RN license.
Current ACLS certification required, subject to the stated grace periods: within 30 days of hire for experienced associates and within 90 days for new graduates or experienced associates new to the specialty.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing.
One year of experience in the related nursing specialty.
One year of experience in a Critical Care setting.

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 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 appropriate protocols and monitor for side effects and treatment effectiveness.
Document patient history, symptoms, medications, and care provided.
Assess learning needs and educate patients, family members, and/or caregivers; identify issues and resources.
Make appropriate assignments and delegate to other care providers.
Complete New Nurses Orientation within the first 30 days of hire if an experienced RN newly hired to the organization.
Complete designated organizational entry competency validation and Critical Care Department-specific competency validation.
Complete annual competency verification requirements.
Obtain required certifications within the applicable credential grace periods.