Registered Nurse - Acute MedSurgical B - Seasonal

CHRISTUS Health • San Antonio, TX

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About The Position

The Registered Nurse works in the Pediatric Surgical Unit, providing care to pediatric patients undergoing surgical procedures and supporting their safety, comfort, and well-being throughout the perioperative process. The role also includes tracheostomy care with ventilator support and care for other respiratory conditions. The nurse assesses patients, administers medications, provides post-operative care, and collaborates with a multidisciplinary team.

In the same or a similar clinical setting, the competent nurse practices independently and demonstrates awareness of relevant aspects of the clinical situation. The nurse provides routine and complex care, continues developing the ability to manage clinical contingencies, and makes appropriate assignments and delegates to other care providers. Nursing care follows the nursing process and applicable ANA Scope and Standards of Practice. The nurse addresses patients’ and families’ increasingly complex psychological, emotional, cultural, and social needs, documents care, monitors treatment, and provides education to patients, families, and caregivers.

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 is accepted at hire, with no grace period.
• RN license in the state of employment or compact RN license.
• Current PALS certification required; the posting lists 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.
• Newly hired experienced RNs must complete organizational entry competency validation and MedSurg-specific competency validation.
• Newly licensed RNs may participate in a residency program or other specific orientation.
• 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

• Provide nursing care using the nursing process, including assessment, diagnosis, planning, intervention, and evaluation.
• Address patients’ and families’ psychological, emotional, cultural, and social needs in accordance with the nurse’s level of practice.
• Administer medications and treatments according to appropriate protocols 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.
• Provide perioperative and post-operative care to pediatric surgical patients, supporting their safety, comfort, and well-being.
• Manage tracheostomy care with ventilator support and address other respiratory conditions.
• Make appropriate assignments and delegate to other care providers.
• Complete required orientation, competency validation, and annual competency verification.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time