Registered Nurse - ICU MedSugical B

CHRISTUS Health • Texarkana, TX

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About The Position

The Registered Nurse in the ICU MedSurgical B 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 and plans, develops the ability to manage clinical contingencies, and makes appropriate assignments and delegates to other care providers. The role provides nursing care using the nursing process, including assessment, diagnosis, planning, intervention, and evaluation. It also addresses the psychological, emotional, cultural, and social needs of patients and families; administers medications and treatments according to protocol; monitors treatment effects; documents patient histories, symptoms, medications, and care; and assesses learning needs to educate patients, families, or caregivers and identify relevant issues and resources.

Newly hired experienced RNs must attend New Nurses Orientation within the first 30 days of hire. New hires are precepted by a designated trained staff member and must successfully complete organizational entry and Critical Care Department-specific competency validations, as well as annual competency verification requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing preferred.
• One year of experience in the related nursing specialty preferred; new graduates are accepted.
• BLS required; AHA or Red Cross certification is accepted at hire, with no grace period.
• Current ACLS certification 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.
• RN license in the state of employment or a compact RN license.
• 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 Critical Care Department-specific competency validation.
• Completion of all annual competency verification requirements.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing.
• One year of experience in the related nursing specialty.
• One year of experience in a Critical Care setting.

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, medication, and care provided.
• Assess learning needs and provide education to patients, family members, and/or caregivers; identify issues and resources.
• Make appropriate assignments and delegate to other care providers.
• Attend New Nurses Orientation within the first 30 days of hire if an experienced RN newly hired.
• Complete organizational entry competency validation, Critical Care Department-specific competency validation, and annual competency verification requirements.

What This Job Offers

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