Registered Nurse - Acute MedSurgical B

CHRISTUS Health • Sulphur Springs, TX

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About The Position

The Registered Nurse 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, and continues developing the ability to manage clinical contingencies. The role makes appropriate assignments and delegates to other care providers to help manage clinical situations.

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 nurse addresses increasingly complex psychological, emotional, cultural, and social needs of patients and families in accordance with their level of practice. Using appropriate protocols, the nurse administers medications and treatments and monitors for side effects and effectiveness. The nurse documents patient history, symptoms, medications, and care provided; assesses learning needs; provides education to patients, family members, and/or caregivers; and identifies issues and resources.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing preferred.
• One year of experience in the related nursing specialty preferred.
• BLS required.
• RN license in the state of employment or compact.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Meet the expectations of applicable OneCHRISTUS competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
• Provide nursing care for assigned patients using the nursing process: 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 using appropriate protocols and monitor for side effects and treatment effectiveness.
• Document patient history, symptoms, medications, 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 to help manage clinical situations.

What This Job Offers

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