RN, Registered Nurse - Post Surgical PACU at Christus Health San Marcos, TX

RN, Registered Nurse - Post Surgical PACU job at Christus Health. San Marcos, TX. 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. 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 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 Perioperative Department‑specific competency validation. Completion of all annual competency verification requirements is mandatory. Experience: Perioperative RN Residency or recent practice in an OR/Perioperative Setting preferred. Current ACLS certification required. Current PALS or ENPC certification required. Credential Grace Periods Basic Life Support (BLS) – 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 Multiple shifts available. Work type: Full time. #J-18808-Ljbffr Feitong Buke