RN, Registered Nurse - IMC Med/Surg

CHRISTUS Health • Tyler, TX

11d

About The Position

The Registered Nurse in the IMC Med/Surg setting 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, develops the ability to manage clinical contingencies, and makes appropriate assignments and delegates to other care providers.

Consistent with the ANA Scope and Standards of Practice, the nurse uses the nursing process to assess, diagnose, plan, intervene, and evaluate care 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. The nurse administers medications and treatments according to protocol, monitors for side effects and effectiveness, documents patient history and care, and assesses learning needs while providing education and identifying relevant 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 onboarding and MedSurg competencies are validated through designated competency processes. Newly licensed RNs may participate in a residency program or other orientation. Competencies are completed with a preceptor at the bedside and documented through program tracking software. Annual competency verification 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 compact license.
• Current ACLS certification required; the posting specifies a grace period of 30 days for experienced associates and 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.
• Complete the designated organizational entry competency validation and MedSurg-specific competency validation.
• Newly licensed RNs may participate in a residency program or other specific orientation.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care 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 using 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.
• Complete required orientation, onboarding, MedSurg competency validation, and annual competency verification.

What This Job Offers

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