RN, Registered Nurse - Surgical Services

Description

Summary :

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 : Varies

Work Type : PRN