Registered Nurse I-Acute Telemetry-Full Time

Overview Responsible for patient assessment, care planning, and provision of quality nursing care to an assigned group of patients during a defined work period. Provides direction and supervision to LVN/LPNs, nursing assistants, unit secretaries, and other clinical/clerical associates. May serve as charge nurse for the unit. Provides care to older adolescents, young adults, adults, geriatric, and pediatric patients. Responsibilities Meet expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies (Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders). Develop comprehensive nursing care plans that address all significant needs identified through assessment. Prepare the nursing elements of the interdisciplinary care plan prior to the initial team conference. Review and update the nursing care plan and collaborate with team members as changes occur. Implement patient care as planned in the nursing and interdisciplinary care plans. Set priorities based on patient acuity and needs. Provide safe and therapeutic care and seek resources when appropriate. Safely perform and accurately document procedures in accordance with established nursing policy and procedure. Evaluate patient response to interventions and attainment of goals in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team. Evaluate progress toward nursing goals and revise goals as needed on a weekly basis. Complete nursing progress notes for assigned patients daily. Complete nursing flow sheets for assigned patients daily. Evaluate education needs of patients and significant others and document their response to teaching. Utilize, adapt, and revise teaching resources to meet patient education needs. Explain procedures, tests, and disease processes to patients and families as needed. Act as a role model for health care students and other team members. Act as preceptor to assigned orientees. Assist in the orientation of new staff by sharing knowledge and experience. Report and document accurately and concisely the patient's condition to appropriate persons. Maintain patient confidentiality. Apply basic verbal and nonverbal skills to maintain open, effective communication among care team members, patients, and significant others. Encourage direct discussion between staff members when differences occur and seek assistance to arbitrate differences as needed. Give and accept constructive feedback appropriately. Identify actual and potentially unsafe patient care practices, report them in the designated manner, and suggest alternatives. 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; initial onboarding requirements are validated through successful completion of the designated organizational entry competency validation and a MedSurg specific competency validation. All newly licensed RNs may participate in a residency program or other specific orientation. Skills 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. One year of experience in a related nursing specialty is preferred. Current ACLS certification is required. Education and Experience Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing – preferred. Six months to a year of experience as a licensed RN or holder of an active GN permit. BLS required. RN license in the state of employment or a compact license. Graduate Nurse Permit (Associates with an unsuccessful licensure application or on the 75th day following the effective date of the temporary permit will be transferred to another position within CHRISTUS Health). 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. Pediatric Life Support (PALS) – within 30 days of hire. Trauma Nurse Core Curriculum (TNCC) – within 60 days of hire. Trauma Care After Resuscitation (TCAR) – within 60 days of hire. Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) – within 30 days of hire. AWHONN INTERMEDIATE FHM (Fetal Heart Monitoring) – within 30 days of hire. STABLE (Neonatal Education) – within 30 days of hire. Work Schedule 3 Days – 12 Hours per day Full-Time #J-18808-Ljbffr CHRISTUS Health