Registered Nurse - Acute MedSurgical PRN in Austin, TX

CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Hospital, which originated in 1923 as Hays County Soldiers, Sailors and Marines Memorial Hospital, opened at its current Wonder World Drive location in 1983. Our staff of more than 700 Associates works with over 300 active and consulting physicians to provide exceptional quality care to patients and their families. For more than 20 consecutive years, we have been recognized as The Best Hospital in Hays County in the annual 'Best of Hays' publication released by the San Marcos Daily Record. In addition to interventional cardiac services, CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Hospital is a Certified Chest Pain Center and an accredited Primary Stroke Center. We pride ourselves on leading the region in da Vinci robotic-assisted surgery, offering a variety of specialty care services including medical imaging, rehabilitation, hospice, women's services, and more.

Position Summary:
The Registered Nurse (RN) in this role will practice independently in an acute MedSurgical setting, providing both routine and complex care to patients. This position requires the capability to manage long-range goals and adapt to the various contingencies encountered in clinical nursing.
The RN will effectively delegate tasks and make appropriate assignments to other care providers, facilitating optimal patient care outcomes.

Key Responsibilities:
• Demonstrates competencies in leadership and nursing practice, consistent with the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies.
• Utilizes the nursing process—assessment, diagnosis, planning, intervention, and evaluation—to offer comprehensive care to assigned patients in accordance with the ANA Scope and Standards of Practice.
• Addresses complex psychological, emotional, cultural, and social needs of patients and families.
• Adheres to protocols for administering medications and treatments; monitors patients for side effects and treatment effectiveness.
• Accurately documents patient history, symptoms, medications, and care provided.
• Identifies patient education needs and provides resources for patients, family members, and caregivers.

Job Requirements:

Education/Skills:
Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing is preferred.

Experience:
1 year of experience in a related nursing specialty is preferred.

Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications:
BLS certification is required.
RN License in the state of employment or compact.

Work Schedule:
7AM - 7PM

Work Type:
Per Diem As Needed