Registered Nurse - 1N - Emergency Department

CHRISTUS Health • Corpus Christi, TX

15d

About The Position

The Registered Nurse works in the Emergency Department at CHRISTUS Spohn Shoreline Hospital, a 52-bed Level II trauma center. The nurse provides immediate, efficient care to patients with life-threatening injuries or illnesses in a fast-paced, high-stress environment, assessing and stabilizing patients and determining appropriate treatment. The department has 24/7 coverage from respiratory therapists, pharmacists, emergency medicine residents, and attending physicians, and uses current technology to provide patient care.

The competent nurse practices independently in the same or a similar clinical setting, provides routine and complex care, and continues to develop the ability to manage clinical contingencies. The nurse makes appropriate assignments and delegates to other care providers. Newly hired experienced RNs attend New Nurses Orientation within their first 30 days and are precepted by trained staff. New licensed RNs may participate in a residency program or other orientation. Required skills and competencies are validated and documented, including annual competency verification.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science 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.
• Current RN license in the state of employment or a compact RN license is required.
• Current ACLS, PALS, and TNCC certifications are required, subject to the stated credential grace periods.
• Newly hired experienced RNs must attend New Nurses Orientation within the first 30 days of hire.
• Complete the Emergency Department-specific competency validation and organizational entry competency validation as applicable.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Meet the expectations of 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’ 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 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 to help manage clinical situations.
• Complete required onboarding, competency validations, and annual competency verification.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level