RN, Registered Nurse Float PIV - Nursing Float Pool - PRN

CHRISTUS Health • Corp Christi, TX

253d

About The Position

The competent Nurse, in the Critical Care and similar clinical setting, practices independently and demonstrates an awareness of all relevant aspects of a situation. Provides routine and complex care, in accordance with patient treatment plans. Continues to develop the ability to cope with and manage contingencies of clinical nursing. Makes appropriate assignments and delegates to other care providers as a means to help manage the clinical situation. CHRISTUS Spohn Hospital Corpus Christi - Shoreline overlooking Corpus Christi Bay is the largest and foremost acute care medical facility in the region, with a full range of diagnostic and surgical specialty services in cardiac, cancer, and stroke care. It is the leading emergency facility in the area with a Level II Trauma Center in the Coastal Bend, staffed with physicians and nurses specially trained in emergency services. The Pavilion and North Tower house a state-of-the-art emergency department, ICU, Cardiac Cath Lab and surgical suites. A teaching facility in affiliation with the Texas A&M University System Health and Science Center College of Medicine Accredited Chest Pain Center Accredited Joint Commission Stroke Team.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing, preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years of combined experience required in both the Critical Care setting and one other specialty (e.g. Medsurg, Telemetry, IMC or Emergency).
• 5 years of experience preferred.
• BLS required.
• ACLS required.
• RN License in the state of employment or compact required.
• PALS is required at CHRISTUS Children's Hospital.
• NRP is required at CHRISTUS Children's Hospital.

Responsibilities

• Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
• Meets expectations for flexibility of assignment within the ministry.
• Proactively provide assignment availability on a regular basis.
• Able to be assigned to more than one unit.
• Consistent with the ANA Scope and Standards of Practice, provides nursing care utilizing the nursing process, including assessment, diagnosis, planning, intervention and evaluation for assigned patients.
• Addresses increasingly complex psychological, emotional, cultural, and social needs of patient and families in accordance with their level of practice.
• Using the appropriate protocol, administers medications and treatments; monitors for side-effects and effectiveness of the treatment prescribed.
• Documents patient history, symptoms, medication, and care given.
• Assess learning needs and provides education to patients, family members and/or care givers; identify issues and resources.
• Plans, directs, and evaluates the overall nursing care and functions in a particular nursing unit during an assigned shift.
• Demonstrates good stewardship in proper use and maintenance of equipment and Supplies.
• Assesses departmental staffing needs; actively participates in resourcing efforts.
• Incorporates patient safety practices/guidelines to promote a safe environment resulting in positive patient outcomes.
• Communicates patient information effectively across the continuum of care.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree