Registered Nurse - Acute MedSurgical B
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 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 to help manage the clinical situation. The Nurse provides care in accordance with the ANA Scope and Standards of Practice and the nursing process, including assessment, diagnosis, planning, intervention, and evaluation 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. Using appropriate protocols, the Nurse administers medications and treatments, monitors for side effects and effectiveness, documents patient history, symptoms, medications, and care, and assesses learning needs. The Nurse also provides education to patients, family members, and/or caregivers and identifies issues and resources.
Requirements
- BLS certification required.
- RN license in the state of employment or compact license required.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing preferred.
- One year of experience in the related nursing specialty preferred.
Responsibilities
- Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
- Provides nursing care using the nursing process, including assessment, diagnosis, planning, intervention, and evaluation for assigned patients.
- Addresses patients’ and families’ increasingly complex psychological, emotional, cultural, and social needs in accordance with the Nurse’s level of practice.
- Administers medications and treatments according to appropriate protocols and monitors for side effects and treatment effectiveness.
- Documents patient history, symptoms, medications, and care provided.
- Assesses learning needs, provides education to patients, family members, and/or caregivers, and identifies issues and resources.
- Makes appropriate assignments and delegates to other care providers to help manage the clinical situation.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
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