RN, Registered Nurse - Acute Cardiovascular

CHRISTUS Health • Tyler, TX

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About The Position

The competent Nurse in the same or similar clinical setting practices independently and demonstrates awareness of relevant aspects of a situation. The role provides routine and complex care, supports long-range goals or plans, and continues to develop the ability to manage clinical nursing contingencies. The Nurse makes appropriate assignments and delegates to other care providers to help manage the clinical situation.

Consistent with the ANA Scope and Standards of Practice, the Nurse provides care using the nursing process, including assessment, diagnosis, planning, intervention, and evaluation 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 under appropriate protocols, monitors treatment effects and side effects, documents patient histories, symptoms, medications, and care, and assesses learning needs to educate patients, families, and caregivers and identify issues and resources.

Newly hired experienced RNs must attend New Nurses Orientation within the first 30 days. New hires are precepted by a designated trained staff member and must complete organizational entry competency validation and MedSurg-specific competency validation. Newly licensed RNs may participate in a residency program or other specific orientation. Skills and competencies are completed with a preceptor at the bedside and documented through program tracking software. Annual competency verification requirements must be completed.

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 license.
• Current ACLS certification required; the stated 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.
• 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 patients’ and families’ psychological, emotional, cultural, and social needs in accordance with the Nurse’s level of practice.
• Administer medications and treatments under 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.
• Make appropriate assignments and delegate to other care providers as needed.
• Complete required orientation, competency validation, and annual competency verification.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level