Registered Nurse - Acute MedSurgical B
About The Position
The competent Nurse in the same or similar clinical setting practices independently and demonstrates awareness of relevant aspects of a situation. Provides routine and complex care, works toward long-range goals or plans, continues to develop the ability to cope with and manage clinical contingencies, and makes appropriate assignments and delegates to other care providers to help manage the clinical situation. The position is at CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Hospital - Westover Hills, a 253-bed hospital serving the San Antonio area. The hospital provides orthopedic and surgical care, intensive care, complex neurology and stroke treatment, cardiovascular care, a vascular lab, sleep center, women’s services, a newborn nursery, weight-loss services, wound care, rehabilitation, and emergency services, among other offerings. The nurse provides care consistent with the ANA Scope and Standards of Practice, using the nursing process for assigned patients. The role includes administering medications and treatments according to protocol, monitoring their effects, documenting patient information and care, and educating patients and caregivers.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing preferred.
- BLS certification required.
- RN license in the state of employment or a compact RN license.
- One year of experience in the related nursing specialty preferred.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing.
- One year of experience in the related nursing specialty.
Responsibilities
- Meet the expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
- Provide nursing care for 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 the appropriate protocol and monitor for side effects and 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 to help manage the clinical situation.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
