RN- Health Care (Full-Time

Responsible for patient assessment, patient care planning, and provision of quality nursing care to an assigned group of patients for a defined work period. Provides direction and supervision to LVN / LPNs, nursing assistants, unit secretaries, and other clinical / clerical associates. By assignment, may function as a charge nurse for the unit. Involves provision of patient care / service to older adolescents, young adults, adults, geriatric and pediatric patients. Patient Care Planning Develops a comprehensive nursing care plan which addresses all significant needs and problems identified through nursing assessment. Prepares nursing elements of the interdisciplinary care plan prior to the initial team conference. Reviews and updates nursing care plan and collaborates with team members as changes occur. Patient Care Provision Implements patient care as planned in nursing care plan and interdisciplinary care plan. Provides safe and therapeutic care and seeks resources when appropriate. Safely performs and accurately documents procedures, consistent with established nursing policy and procedure. Patient Care Evaluation Evaluates progress toward nursing goals and revises goals as needed on a weekly basis. Completes nursing progress note for assigned patients on a daily basis. Completes nursing flow sheets for assigned patients on a daily basis. Evaluates education needs of patient and significant others and documents their response to teaching. Acts as role model for health care students and other team members. Patient Care Communication Reports and documents accurately and concisely to appropriate persons the patient's condition. Applies basic verbal and nonverbal skills to maintain open, effective communication among care team members, patients, and significant others. Encourages direct discussion between staff members when differences occur and seeks assistance to arbitrate differences as needed. Identifies actual and potentially unsafe patient care practices, reports them in the designated manner, and suggests alternatives. 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 Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications RN License in state of employment or compact 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 Full Time