RN, Registered Nurse - Emergency Department - PRN

Description 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 caregivers; 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 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 on‑boarding requirements are validated through successful completion of the designated organizational entry competency validation and an Emergency Department‑specific competency validation. All newly licensed RNs may participate in a residency program or other specific orientation. Skills completion and competency completion will be achieved with the preceptor at the bedside and documented through the program’s tracking software. Completion of all annual competency verification requirements. Experience One year of experience in a related nursing specialty preferred. Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications Current ACLS certification required Current PALS certification required Current TNCC 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 If additional credentials are required per the Position Requirements section, a grace period to obtain the certification will apply, dependent on your experience level. Experienced Associate BLS – No grace period. AHA or Red Cross accepted at time of hire. ACLS – Within 30 days of hire. PALS – Within 30 days of hire. TNCC – Within 60 days of hire. TCAR – Within 60 days of hire. NRP – Within 30 days of hire. AWHONN INTERMEDIATE FHM – Within 30 days of hire. STABLE – Within 30 days of hire. Experienced Associate New to the Specialty BLS – No grace period. AHA or Red Cross accepted at time of hire. ACLS – Within 90 days of hire. PALS – Within 90 days of hire. TNCC – Within 18 months of hire. TCAR – Within 18 months of hire. NRP – Within 60 days of hire. AWHONN INTERMEDIATE FHM – Within 60 days of hire. STABLE – Within 60 days of hire. Work Schedule PRN Work Type Per Diem As Needed #J-18808-Ljbffr Direct Jobs