Registered Nurse - Surgery General

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. Provides routine and complex care and is able to work toward long-range goals or plans. Continues to develop the ability to cope with and manage clinical nursing contingencies. Makes appropriate assignments and delegates to other care providers to help manage the clinical situation.

Consistent with the ANA Scope and Standards of Practice, provides nursing care using the nursing process, including assessment, diagnosis, planning, intervention, and evaluation for assigned patients. Addresses increasingly complex psychological, emotional, cultural, and social needs of patients and families according to the nurse’s level of practice. Administers medications and treatments using the appropriate protocol, monitors for side effects and treatment effectiveness, and documents patient history, symptoms, medications, and care provided. Assesses learning needs and educates patients, family members, and/or caregivers, identifying issues and resources.

Requirements

• BLS certification is required.
• 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 expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
• Provide nursing care to assigned patients 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 according to 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/or caregivers; 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
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed