RN, Registered Nurse - Stone Oak Surgery Center

RN, Registered Nurse - Stone Oak Surgery Center at Christus Health summary :

The Registered Nurse independently provides routine and complex nursing care, manages clinical situations, and addresses the physical, emotional, and social needs of patients and families. They perform assessments, administer medications, document care, and educate patients and caregivers according to established protocols. The role requires a Bachelor of Science in Nursing, relevant experience, RN licensure, and BLS certification.

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

Experience

Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications

Work Type : Full Time

Keywords :

registered nurse, nursing care, patient assessment, medication administration, clinical nursing, patient education, BLS certification, RN license, stone oak surgery center