RN, Registered Nurse - Acute Med/Surg

CHRISTUS Health • San Antonio, TX

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About The Position

The Registered Nurse in Acute Med/Surg practices independently in the same or a similar clinical setting and demonstrates awareness of relevant aspects of a situation. The nurse provides routine and complex care, works toward long-range goals and plans, continues developing the ability to manage clinical contingencies, and makes appropriate assignments and delegations to other care providers.

Consistent with the ANA Scope and Standards of Practice, the nurse provides care through assessment, diagnosis, planning, intervention, and evaluation. The role addresses increasingly complex psychological, emotional, cultural, and social needs of patients and families according to the nurse’s level of practice. The nurse administers medications and treatments using appropriate protocols, monitors for side effects and effectiveness, documents patient histories, symptoms, medications, and care, and assesses learning needs to provide education and identify relevant 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 onboarding requirements are validated through organizational entry and MedSurg-specific competency validations. 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 in program tracking software. Annual competency verification requirements must also be completed.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing is preferred.
• One year of experience in a related nursing specialty is preferred.
• BLS certification is required; AHA or Red Cross certification must be held at hire, with no grace period.
• RN license in the state of employment or a compact RN license.
• Current ACLS certification is required; applicable grace period is within 30 days of hire for experienced associates and within 90 days for new graduates or experienced associates new to the specialty.
• Attend New Nurses Orientation within the first 30 days of hire if hired as 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

• 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 treatment effectiveness.
• Document patient histories, 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 to help manage clinical situations.
• Complete required orientation, competency validations, and annual competency verification.

What This Job Offers

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