RN, Registered Nurse - Med/Surg - Full Time (75659) at CHRISTUS Health summary:
Experienced Registered Nurse to provide independent med/surg nursing care on an overnight full-time shift, performing assessments, planning, interventions, medication administration, documentation, patient/family education, delegation, and management of complex clinical situations. Requires RN license (or compact), BLS, and preferably a BSN with at least one year of med/surg experience. Role aligns with ANA scope/standards and OneCHRISTUS competency expectations and works 7PM–7AM.
DescriptionSummary:
The competent Nurse, in the same or similar clinical setting, practices independently and demonstrates an awareness of all relevant aspects of a situation. Provides routine and complex care, with the ability to on long-range goals or 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.
Responsibilities:
- Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
- 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.
Job Requirements:
Education/Skills
- Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing, preferred
Experience
- 1 year of experience in the related nursing specialty preferred
Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications
- BLS required
- RN License in state of employment or compact
Work Schedule:
7PM - 7AM
Work Type:
Full Time
Keywords:
Registered Nurse, Med/Surg Nursing, Overnight Shift RN, Patient Assessment, Medication Administration, Care Coordination, Patient Education, BLS, BSN preferred