Registered Nurse - IMC Telemetry

CHRISTUS Health • San Antonio, TX

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse - IMC Telemetry position is based at CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Hospital - Westover Hills, a 253-bed hospital in San Antonio. The competent nurse 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 developing the ability to manage clinical contingencies, and makes appropriate assignments and delegations to other care providers.

The nurse provides care consistent with the ANA Scope and Standards of Practice, using the nursing process to assess, diagnose, plan, intervene, and evaluate care for assigned patients. The role includes addressing patients’ and families’ increasingly complex psychological, emotional, cultural, and social needs; administering medications and treatments according to protocol; monitoring treatment effectiveness and side effects; documenting histories, symptoms, medications, and care; and assessing learning needs to provide education and identify issues and resources.

Newly hired experienced RNs must attend New Nurses Orientation within 30 days of hire. New hires are precepted by a trained staff member, and onboarding includes organizational entry and MedSurg-specific competency validation. Newly licensed RNs may participate in a residency program or other specific orientation. Competencies are completed with a preceptor at the bedside and documented through program tracking software. Annual competency verification is required. This is a per-diem, as-needed position with 12-hour shifts scheduled from 6 PM to 6 AM.

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.
• Current ACLS certification is required; the stated credential grace period is within 30 days of hire for experienced associates and within 90 days for new graduates and experienced associates new to the specialty.
• Attend New Nurses Orientation within the first 30 days of hire if an experienced RN.
• Complete designated organizational entry competency validation and MedSurg-specific competency validation, as applicable.
• Complete all annual competency verification requirements.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing.
• One year of experience in a 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 using the nursing process, including assessment, diagnosis, planning, intervention, and evaluation for assigned patients.
• Address the psychological, emotional, cultural, and social needs of patients and families 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, educate patients, family members, and/or caregivers, and identify issues and resources.
• Make appropriate assignments and delegate to other care providers to help manage the clinical situation.
• Complete required orientation, onboarding competency validations, and annual competency verification.

What This Job Offers

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