Registered Nurse - ICU

CHRISTUS Spohn Hospital Alice Intensive Care Unit has the privilege of taking care of our critically ill patients from our community. Serving the city of Alice, Jim Wells County, and the surrounding area, we provide evidence-based quality care supported by the hospital team. Our eight-bed unit is equipped with newly purchased cardio-pulmonary equipment and is supported by a team of professionals throughout the hospital. But it is the nursing team that is the highlight of the unit. The team works and dedicates themselves to each other and their patients, which is the catalyst for providing quality care to the critically ill patient. With an active Unit-based Council and participation in the Diversity Council, the nurses have a strong voice in their practice and care of the patient. The nursing staff live in the surrounding area and we strive to provide the best care possible to all patients because the patient could be, and often is, one of our own. Summary The competent Nurse, in the same or a 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 delegate and manage long-range goals. Continues to develop the ability to cope with and manage contingencies of clinical nursing. Makes appropriate assignments and delegates to other care providers 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. Assesses learning needs and provides education to patients, family members, and/or caregivers; identifies 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 onboarding requirements are validated through successful completion of the designated organizational entry competency validation and a Critical Care Department-specific competency validation. Completion of all annual competency verification requirements. Experience One year of experience in Critical Care setting preferred but will accept new graduates. Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications 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 Basic Life Support (BLS) – Experienced Associates: No grace period (AHA or Red Cross accepted at time of hire). New Graduates & Experienced Associates New to the Specialty: No grace period. Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) – Experienced Associates: Within 30 days of hire. New Graduates & Experienced Associates New to the Specialty: Within 90 days of hire. Pediatric Life Support (PALS) – Experienced Associates: Within 30 days of hire. New Graduates & Experienced Associates New to the Specialty: Within 90 days of hire. Trauma Nurse Core Curriculum (TNCC) – Experienced Associates: Within 60 days of hire. New Graduates & Experienced Associates New to the Specialty: Within 18 months of hire. Trauma Care After Resuscitation (TCAR) – Experienced Associates: Within 60 days of hire. New Graduates & Experienced Associates New to the Specialty: Within 18 months of hire. Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) – Experienced Associates: Within 30 days of hire. New Graduates & Experienced Associates New to the Specialty: Within 60 days of hire. AWHONN INTERMEDIATE FHM (Fetal Heart Monitoring) – Experienced Associates: Within 30 days of hire. New Graduates & Experienced Associates New to the Specialty: Within 60 days of hire. STABLE (Neonatal Education) – Experienced Associates: Within 30 days of hire. New Graduates & Experienced Associates New to the Specialty: Within 60 days of hire. Work Schedule

7 PM – 7 AM