RN, Registered Nurse - Emergency Room - PRN

Description\nSummary : \nThe 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.\nThe Emergency Department of CHRISTUS Spohn Hospital Kleberg is a 12-bed unit organized and designed for the immediate treatment of emergency medical and / or surgical conditions. We have a Medical provider 24 hours per day with An Advance Practitioner 9 hours per day. The Emergency Department had been designated a Level IV Trauma Center by Texas Department of Health. The department is responsible for initiating lifesaving procedures in all types of emergency situations and for providing emergency care for other conditions, including chronic medical problems and minor injuries and illnesses. After emergency measures are implemented the patient may be transferred within the hospital, to another institution, or discharged home. Our average daily census is 60. The most frequent medical diagnoses seen are R / O Myocardial Infarction, Congestive Heart Failure, Pneumonia , Cardiovascular conditions, cardiopulmonary conditions, Diabetes Mellitus, Hepatitis, Pancreatitis, URI and Urosepsis. The most frequent surgical conditions are appendicitis, fractured hip and spontaneous abortion.\nThe ER staff work closely with the community by providing education on disease process and safety measures. We also volunteer our time and service to help out our local naval base during events such as "Wings over Texas" and our surrounding areas with events such as, "Beach to Bay." Our team has been recognized for exceeding the goal for treating a MI or stroke patient. They have made changes to the overall flow in the ER to improve the door to doctor times and over all patient experience. We have earned the Silver Award from the American Heart Association for our Stroke Care.\nResponsibilities :

Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies : Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.\nConsistent 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.\nAddresses increasingly complex psychological, emotional, cultural, and social needs of patient and families in accordance with their level of practice.\nUsing the appropriate protocol, administers medications and treatments; monitors for side-effects and effectiveness of the treatment prescribed.\nDocuments patient history, symptoms, medication, and care given.\nAssess learning needs and provides education to patients, family members and / or care givers; identify issues and resources.\nJob Requirements :

Education / Skills\nBachelor of Science Degree in Nursing, preferred\nExperience\n1 year of experience in the related nursing specialty preferred\nLicenses, Registrations, or Certifications\nBLS required\nRN License in state of employment or compact\nPosition Requirements :

Education / Skills\nAll newly hired experienced RNs must attend New Nurses Orientation within the first 30 days of hire.\nNew 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.\nAll 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.\nCompletion of all annual competency verification requirements.\nExperience\nOne year of experience in a related nursing specialty preferred.\nLicenses, Registrations, or Certifications\nCurrent ACLS certification required\nCurrent PALS certification required\nCurrent TNCC certification required\nIn 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.\nCredential Grace Periods : \nIf additional credentials are required per the Position Requirements section, a grace period to obtain the certification will apply, dependent on your experience level.\nAny Candidate / Associate with at least one year of acute care clinical experience in a similar service line within the past three years is considered an

Experienced Associate.\nAny Candidate / Associate who does not have at least one year of full-time acute care clinical experience in the same service line within the past three years is considered an

Experienced Associate New to the Specialty.\nCredential Grace Periods for\nExperienced Associates\nGrace Periods for\nNew Graduates & Experienced Associates New to the Specialty\nBasic Life Support (BLS)No grace period. AHA or Red Cross accepted at time of hire.No grace period. AHA or Red Cross accepted at time of hire.Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)Within 30 days of hire.Within 90 days of hire.Pediatric Life Support (PALS)Within 30 days of hire.Within 90 days of hire.Trauma Nurse Core Curriculum (TNCC)Within 60 days of hire.Within 18 months of hire.Trauma Care After Resuscitation (TCAR)Within 60 days of hire.Within 18 months of hire.Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)Within 30 days of hire.Within 60 days of hire.AWHONN INTERMEDIATE FHM (Fetal Heart Monitoring)Within 30 days of hire.Within 60 days of hire.STABLE (Neonatal Education)Within 30 days of hire.Within 60 days of hire.

Work Schedule :

7PM - 7AM\nWork Type : \nPer Diem As Needed\n