Registered Nurse - Intermediate Care Unit

Description\n\nSummary : \n\nJoin a dedicated nursing team in a rewarding role as a registered nurse within the Intermediate Care Unit. In this position, you will independently provide both routine and advanced care to patients, adapting your skills to address various clinical situations. You will play a critical role in managing patient care, developing long-term goals, and enhancing your clinical competencies.\n\nOur facility is a 150-bed hospital located in a rapidly growing area of San Antonio, specializing in a wide range of services including orthopedic and surgical care, cardiovascular education, women's services, and more. You will have the opportunity to work alongside professionals committed to delivering comprehensive and compassionate care.\n\nResponsibilities : \n

• Demonstrate leadership qualities in accordance with the OneCHRISTUS Competencies.\n
• Provide nursing care based on the ANA Scope and Standards of Practice, utilizing the nursing process for patient assessment, diagnosis, planning, intervention, and evaluation.\n
• Address complex psychological and social needs of patients and their families.\n
• Administer medications and treatments, monitoring for effectiveness and side effects.\n
• Thoroughly document patient care, including history, symptoms, and treatment outcomes.\n
• Assess and educate patients and their families on healthcare needs and available resources.\n\nJob Requirements : \n\nEducation / Skills : \n
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing is preferred.\n\nExperience : \n
• A minimum of 1 year of experience in a related nursing specialty is preferred.\n\nLicenses, Registrations, or Certifications : \n
• BLS certification is required.\n
• RN License in the state of employment or compact.\n\nPosition Requirements : \n\nEducation / Skills : \n
• Newly hired RNs are required to attend New Nurses Orientation in the first 30 days.\n
• Orientation includes preceptorship by trained staff and completion of entry competency validations.\n
• Annual competency verification is mandatory.\n\nExperience : \n
• At least one year of experience in a related nursing specialty preferred.\n\nLicenses, Registrations, or Certifications : \n
• Current ACLS certification is required.\n\nCredential Grace Periods : \n\nGrace periods for obtaining additional credentials apply based on experience levels.\n
• Experienced Associates must obtain ACLS certification within 30 days of hire.\n
• New Graduate Associates have a 90-day grace period for ACLS certification.\n\nWork Schedule : \n\nVaries based on unit needs.\n\nWork Type : \n\nFull Time