Staff Nurse, RN - Emergency Department-Full Time

Description The CHRISTUS Spohn South Labor and

Delivery, Antepartum and Obstetrical Emergency Departments are all

staffed by one group of associates that are crossed trained in all

three areas. Registered Nurses, OB Surgical Technicians, Certified

Nurse Aides and Unit Secretaries make up our wonderful team of

associates. In addition, we have 24-hour CRNA coverage for

maternity anesthesia and our OBED is staffed with in-house OB

Hospitalist to accept transfers, care for patients and handle

emergencies 24 hours a day. We average about 220 deliveries per

month. We are capable of providing care for our patients in need of

Non-stress test, Amniocentesis, Induction of Labor, Management of

Postpartum complications such as hemorrhage or elevated blood

pressure, and have the capability to begin an emergency section

within 30 minutes of decision time and recognized as a Texas Ten

Step for Breastfeeding. Our department is a happy environment for

the patient and family, and our team provides an exceptional

patient experience. 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 Position Requirements : Education / Skills

All newly hired experienced RNs must attend New Nurses Orientation

within the first 30 days of hire. New hires are precepted by a

designated trained staff member and initial on-boarding

requirements are validated through successful completion of the

designated organizational entry competency validation and a

Perinatal Services-specific competency validation. Completion of

all annual competency verification requirements. Experience ~

Perinatal RN Residency, or recently practicing in a Perinatal

Setting is preferred. Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications

Current certification required from one of the following : AWHONN

Intermediate FHM, AWHONN Intermediate FHM Instructor, AWHONN

Advanced FHM Instructor, AWHONN Instructor Trainer, or NCC

Electronic Fetal Monitoring (C-EFM) Current NRP certification

required Current ACLS certification required In accordance with the

CHRISTUS Health License, Certification and Registration

Verification Policy, all Associates are required to obtain required

certifications for their respective positions within the designated

time frame. Credential Grace Periods : If additional credentials are

required per the Position Requirements section, a grace period to

obtain the certification will apply, dependent on your experience

level. Any Candidate / Associate with at least one year of acute care

clinical experience in a similar service line within the past three

years is considered an Experienced Associate. Any

Candidate / Associate who does not have at least one year of

full-time acute care clinical experience in the same service line

within the past three years is considered an Experienced Associate

New to the Specialty. Credential Grace Periods for Experienced

Associates Grace Periods for New Graduates & Experienced

Associates New to the Specialty Basic Life Support (BLS)No grace

period. AHA or Red Cross accepted at time of hire.No grace period.

AHA or Red Cross accepted at time of hire.Advanced Cardiac Life

Support (ACLS)Within 30 days of hire.Within 90 days of

hire.Pediatric Life Support (PALS)Within 30 days of hire.Within 90

days of hire.Trauma Nurse Core Curriculum (TNCC)Within 60 days of

hire.Within 18 months of hire.Trauma Care After Resuscitation

(TCAR)Within 60 days of hire.Within 18 months of hire.Neonatal

Resuscitation Program (NRP)Within 30 days of hire.Within 60 days of

hire.AWHONN INTERMEDIATE FHM (Fetal Heart Monitoring)Within 30 days

of hire.Within 60 days of hire.STABLE (Neonatal Education)Within 30

days of hire.Within 60 days of hire. Work Schedule : 7AM - 7PM Work

Type : Full Time