Urgent -Emergency Room Nurse

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. The Emergency

Department of CHRISTUS Spohn Hospital Kleberg is a 12-bed unit

organized and designed for the immediate treatment of emergency

medical and / or surgical conditions. We have a medical provider 24

hours per day, with An Advance Practitioner 9 hours per day. The

Emergency Department had been designated a Level IV Trauma Center

by Texas Department of Health. The department is responsible for

initiating lifesaving procedures in all types of emergency

situations and for providing emergency care for other conditions,

including chronic medical problems and minor injuries and

illnesses. After emergency measures are implemented, the patient

may be transferred within the hospital, to another institution, or

discharged home. Our average daily census is 60. The most frequent

medical diagnoses seen are R / O Myocardial Infarction, Congestive

Heart Failure, Pneumonia, Cardiovascular conditions,

cardiopulmonary conditions, Diabetes Mellitus, Hepatitis,

Pancreatitis, URI and Urosepsis. The most frequent surgical

conditions are appendicitis, fractured hip and spontaneous

abortion. The ER staff work closely with the community by providing

education on disease process and safety measures. We also volunteer

our time and service to help out our local naval base during events

such as “Wings over Texas” and our surrounding areas with events

such as, “Beach to Bay.” Our team has been recognized for exceeding

the goal for treating a MI or stroke patient. They have made

changes to the overall flow in the ER to improve the door to doctor

times and over all patient experience. We have earned the Silver

Award from the American Heart Association for our Stroke Care.

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 an Emergency Department- specific

competency validation. All newly licensed RNs may participate in a

residency program or other specific orientation. Skills completion

and competency completion will be achieved with the preceptor at

the bedside and documented through the program’s tracking software.

Completion of all annual competency verification requirements.

Experience One year of experience in a related nursing specialty

preferred. Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications Current ACLS

certification required Current PALS certification required Current

TNCC 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.

CredentialGrace 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