RN - General Medical / Surgery Nursing

Description CHRISTUS Spohn Hospital Corpus Christi -

Shoreline overlooking Corpus Christi Bay is the largest and

foremost acute care medical facility in the region, with a full

range of diagnostic and surgical specialty services in cardiac,

cancer, and stroke care. It is the leading emergency facility in

the area with a Level II Trauma Center in the Coastal Bend, staffed

with physicians and nurses specially trained in emergency services.

The Pavilion and North Tower house a state-of-the-art emergency

department, ICU, Cardiac Cath Lab and surgical suites A teaching

facility in affiliation with the Texas A&M University System

Health and Science Center College of Medicine Accredited Chest Pain

Center Accredited Joint Commission Stroke Team 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 : PRN

Work Type : Per Diem As Needed