Registered Nurse - Emergency Department - Full Time, $20,000 sign-on available.

CHRISTUS Health•Beaumont, TX

About The Position

The Registered Nurse in the Emergency Department 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, continues to develop the ability to manage clinical contingencies, and makes appropriate assignments and delegates to other care providers as needed. 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 accordance with the nurse’s level of practice. The nurse administers medications and treatments using appropriate protocols, monitors for side effects and effectiveness, documents patient histories and care, assesses learning needs, provides education, and identifies issues and resources. Newly hired experienced RNs attend New Nurses Orientation within 30 days of hire and are precepted by a designated trained staff member. Onboarding includes organizational entry competency validation and Emergency Department-specific competency validation. Newly licensed RNs may participate in a residency program or other orientation. Competencies are completed with a preceptor at the bedside and documented through the program’s tracking software; annual competency verification is also required. Multiple shifts are available. A $20,000 sign-on opportunity is available.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing is preferred.
One year of experience in a related nursing specialty is preferred.
BLS certification is required; AHA or Red Cross certification is accepted at hire, with no grace period.
RN license in the state of employment or a compact RN license is required.
Current ACLS certification is required, subject to the stated credential grace periods.
Current PALS certification is required, subject to the stated credential grace periods.
Current TNCC certification is required, subject to the stated credential grace periods.
Newly hired experienced RNs must attend New Nurses Orientation within the first 30 days of hire.
Completion of designated organizational entry competency validation and Emergency Department-specific competency validation is required as applicable.
Completion of annual competency verification requirements is required.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing.
One year of experience in a related nursing specialty.

Responsibilities

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 level of practice.
Administer medications and treatments according to appropriate protocols and monitor for side effects and treatment effectiveness.
Document patient histories, 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 to help manage the clinical situation.
Complete onboarding and Emergency Department-specific competency validations, as applicable, and annual competency verification requirements.