Registered Nurse - Acute MedSurgical B - Seasonal
About The Position
The Registered Nurse provides routine and complex nursing care in an acute medical-surgical setting. The nurse practices independently in the same or a similar clinical setting, demonstrates awareness of relevant aspects of each situation, and continues developing the ability to manage clinical contingencies and pursue long-range goals or plans. The nurse makes appropriate assignments and delegates care to help manage the clinical situation. Consistent with the ANA Scope and Standards of Practice, the nurse uses the nursing process—including assessment, diagnosis, planning, intervention, and evaluation—to care for assigned patients. The role addresses increasingly complex psychological, emotional, cultural, and social needs of patients and families in line with the nurse’s level of practice. It also includes administering medications and treatments according to protocol, monitoring their effects, documenting patient history and care, and assessing learning needs to provide education and identify 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 complete organizational entry and MedSurg-specific competency validations. Newly licensed RNs may participate in a residency program or other orientation. Skills and competencies are completed with a preceptor at the bedside and documented in the program’s tracking software. Annual competency verification is also required.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing is preferred.
- One year of experience in a related nursing specialty is 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 PALS certification required; the posting lists credential grace periods of 30 days for experienced associates and 90 days for new graduates or experienced associates new to the specialty.
- Experienced RNs must attend New Nurses Orientation within the first 30 days of hire.
- Complete 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 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 patients’ and families’ psychological, emotional, cultural, and social needs in accordance with the nurse’s level of practice.
- Administer medications and treatments according to protocol and monitor for side effects and treatment effectiveness.
- Document patient history, symptoms, medications, and care provided.
- Assess learning needs; educate patients, family members, and/or caregivers; and identify issues and resources.
- Make appropriate assignments and delegate to other care providers.
- Complete required orientation, competency validations, and annual competency verification.
