Registered Nurse - Medical Surgical in North San Pedro, TX
Job Description
Description
Summary:
As a skilled Registered Nurse, you will play a vital role in providing both routine and advanced nursing care. Your independence in clinical settings, along with your ability to manage complex situations and patient needs, will be essential in achieving long-term patient care goals. You will also excel in delegating tasks and assignments to ensure the highest level of care for our patients.
Responsibilities:
• Embrace and demonstrate leadership competencies, whether in self-management or team leadership.
• Provide comprehensive nursing care through the nursing process: assessment, diagnosis, planning, intervention, and evaluation tailored to your assigned patients.
• Address the diverse psychological, emotional, cultural, and social requirements of patients and their families, responding to their varying levels of needs.
• Administer medications and treatments following established protocols while closely monitoring for side effects and effectiveness.
• Document patient histories, symptoms, treatments, and care provided accurately and thoroughly.
• Assess the educational needs of patients and their families, providing necessary resources and addressing any concerns.
Job Requirements:
Education/Skills
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred.
Experience
• A minimum of one year in a related nursing specialty is preferred.
Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• Registered Nurse License in the state of employment or compact state.
Position Requirements:
Education/Skills
• Newly hired experienced RNs must attend New Nurses Orientation within the first 30 days of employment.
• New hires will undergo preceptorship with a trained staff member to validate initial onboarding and specific competencies.
• During orientation, newly licensed RNs may participate in residency programs, ensuring skills and competencies are achieved with preceptor support.
• Completion of annual competency verification is mandatory.
Experience
• Preferably one year of experience in a related nursing specialty.
Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications
• Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification required.
All Associates are required to adhere to the CHRISTUS Health Licensing and Certification Policies, completing required certifications in designated time frames.
Credential Grace Periods:
• Associates with at least a year of acute care clinical experience in a similar specialty will be considered Experienced Associates.
• Associates lacking one year of full-time experience in the specialty will be labeled as Experienced Associates New to the Specialty.
Grace Periods for Credentials:
• BLS: No grace period.
• ACLS: 30 days for Experienced Associates, 90 days for New Graduates & Associates New to the Specialty.
• PALS: 30 days for Experienced Associates, 90 days for New Graduates & Associates New to the Specialty.
• TNCC: 60 days for Experienced Associates, 18 months for New Graduates & Associates New to the Specialty.
• TCAR: 60 days for Experienced Associates, 18 months for New Graduates & Associates New to the Specialty.
• NRP: 30 days for Experienced Associates, 60 days for New Graduates & Associates New to the Specialty.
• AWHONN INTERMEDIATE FHM: 30 days for Experienced Associates, 60 days for New Graduates & Associates New to the Specialty.
• STABLE: 30 days for Experienced Associates, 60 days for New Graduates & Associates New to the Specialty.
Work Schedule:
7PM - 7AM
Work Type:
Full Time
Summary:
As a skilled Registered Nurse, you will play a vital role in providing both routine and advanced nursing care. Your independence in clinical settings, along with your ability to manage complex situations and patient needs, will be essential in achieving long-term patient care goals. You will also excel in delegating tasks and assignments to ensure the highest level of care for our patients.
Responsibilities:
• Embrace and demonstrate leadership competencies, whether in self-management or team leadership.
• Provide comprehensive nursing care through the nursing process: assessment, diagnosis, planning, intervention, and evaluation tailored to your assigned patients.
• Address the diverse psychological, emotional, cultural, and social requirements of patients and their families, responding to their varying levels of needs.
• Administer medications and treatments following established protocols while closely monitoring for side effects and effectiveness.
• Document patient histories, symptoms, treatments, and care provided accurately and thoroughly.
• Assess the educational needs of patients and their families, providing necessary resources and addressing any concerns.
Job Requirements:
Education/Skills
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred.
Experience
• A minimum of one year in a related nursing specialty is preferred.
Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• Registered Nurse License in the state of employment or compact state.
Position Requirements:
Education/Skills
• Newly hired experienced RNs must attend New Nurses Orientation within the first 30 days of employment.
• New hires will undergo preceptorship with a trained staff member to validate initial onboarding and specific competencies.
• During orientation, newly licensed RNs may participate in residency programs, ensuring skills and competencies are achieved with preceptor support.
• Completion of annual competency verification is mandatory.
Experience
• Preferably one year of experience in a related nursing specialty.
Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications
• Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification required.
All Associates are required to adhere to the CHRISTUS Health Licensing and Certification Policies, completing required certifications in designated time frames.
Credential Grace Periods:
• Associates with at least a year of acute care clinical experience in a similar specialty will be considered Experienced Associates.
• Associates lacking one year of full-time experience in the specialty will be labeled as Experienced Associates New to the Specialty.
Grace Periods for Credentials:
• BLS: No grace period.
• ACLS: 30 days for Experienced Associates, 90 days for New Graduates & Associates New to the Specialty.
• PALS: 30 days for Experienced Associates, 90 days for New Graduates & Associates New to the Specialty.
• TNCC: 60 days for Experienced Associates, 18 months for New Graduates & Associates New to the Specialty.
• TCAR: 60 days for Experienced Associates, 18 months for New Graduates & Associates New to the Specialty.
• NRP: 30 days for Experienced Associates, 60 days for New Graduates & Associates New to the Specialty.
• AWHONN INTERMEDIATE FHM: 30 days for Experienced Associates, 60 days for New Graduates & Associates New to the Specialty.
• STABLE: 30 days for Experienced Associates, 60 days for New Graduates & Associates New to the Specialty.
Work Schedule:
7PM - 7AM
Work Type:
Full Time
Job Details
Medical Speciality
Medical Surgical
Employment Type
Full-time
Required License
RN (Registered Nurse)
Years of Experience
Intermediate
Shifts
Night shift12 hour shift
Work Setting
Hospital
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About CHRISTUS Health
Christus Health is an international Catholic, faith-based, not-for-profit health system dedicated to extending the healing ministry of Jesus Christ. With over 600 centers including hospitals, clinics, and urgent cares, Christus Health serves communities in Texas, Louisiana, New Mexico, Arkansas, Chile, Colombia, and Mexico. Supported by the Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word and the Sisters of the Holy Family of Nazareth, Christus Health's mission is to provide personalized care through a community of 50,000 Associates and 15,000 physicians. Continuously expanding into new communities each year, Christus Health is committed to bringing quality healthcare closer to more people, guided by the principles of compassion, service, and faith.