Registered Nurse - Acute MedSurgical A

CHRISTUS Health • San Antonio, TX

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About The Position

The competent Nurse practices independently in the same or a similar clinical setting and demonstrates awareness of relevant aspects of a situation. Provides routine and complex care, works toward long-range goals or plans, and continues developing the ability to manage clinical contingencies. Makes appropriate assignments and delegates to other care providers to help manage the clinical situation.

Provides nursing care consistent with the ANA Scope and Standards of Practice, using the nursing process of assessment, diagnosis, planning, intervention, and evaluation for assigned patients. Addresses increasingly complex psychological, emotional, cultural, and social needs of patients and families in accordance with the nurse’s level of practice. Administers medications and treatments under the appropriate protocol, monitors for side effects and effectiveness, and documents patient history, symptoms, medications, and care provided. Assesses learning needs and educates patients, family members, and caregivers while identifying issues and resources.

Newly hired experienced RNs must attend New Nurses Orientation within their first 30 days. New hires receive preceptorship from a designated trained staff member and must complete organizational entry and MedSurg-specific competency validations. Newly licensed RNs may participate in a residency program or other specific orientation. Skills and competencies are completed with a bedside preceptor and documented through the program’s tracking software. Completion of annual competency verification requirements is required.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing preferred.
• One year of experience in a related nursing specialty preferred.
• BLS certification required; AHA or Red Cross certification accepted at hire, with no grace period.
• RN license in the state of employment or a compact RN license.
• Current PALS certification required; the posting lists a grace period of up to 30 days for experienced associates and up to 90 days for new graduates or experienced associates new to the specialty.
• Newly hired experienced RNs must attend New Nurses Orientation within the first 30 days of hire.
• Successful completion of designated organizational entry competency validation and MedSurg-specific competency validation.
• Completion of 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.
• 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 and educate patients, family members, and caregivers; identify issues and resources.
• Make appropriate assignments and delegate to other care providers as needed.
• Complete required orientation, competency validations, and annual competency verification.

What This Job Offers

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