RN, Registered Nurse - Postpartum at Christus Health San Antonio, TX

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 work 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 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 care givers; 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 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 a Perinatal Services‑specific competency validation. Completion of all annual competency verification requirements is required. Experience: Perinatal RN Residency, or recently practicing in a Perinatal Setting is preferred. Current STABLE certification required. Current NRP certification required. Current ACLS certification preferred. 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) – No grace period. AHA or Red Cross accepted at time of hire. Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) – Within 30 days of hire (Experienced Associates), within 90 days (New Graduates & Experienced Associates New to the Specialty). Pediatric Life Support (PALS) – Within 30 days of hire (Experienced Associates), within 90 days (New Graduates & Experienced Associates New to the Specialty). Trauma Nurse Core Curriculum (TNCC) – Within 60 days of hire (Experienced Associates), within 18 months (New Graduates & Experienced Associates New to the Specialty). Trauma Care After Resuscitation (TCAR) – Within 60 days of hire (Experienced Associates), within 18 months (New Graduates & Experienced Associates New to the Specialty). Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) – Within 30 days of hire (Experienced Associates), within 60 days (New Graduates & Experienced Associates New to the Specialty). AWHONN INTERMEDIATE FHM – Within 30 days of hire (Experienced Associates), within 60 days (New Graduates & Experienced Associates New to the Specialty). STABLE (Neonatal Education) – Within 30 days of hire (Experienced Associates), within 60 days (New Graduates & Experienced Associates New to the Specialty). Work Schedule Varies Work Type Full Time #J-18808-Ljbffr Itlearn360