RN, Registered Nurse - ECC Emergency Care - PRN

Description

CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Hospital - New Braunfels (CSRH‑NB), nestled in the heart of downtown New Braunfels, is a full-service, 94‑private bed facility that continues to expand to meet the needs of New Braunfels strong population growth. Innovative equipment and procedures are utilized, including an Outpatient Imaging Center, orthopedic and surgical services, rehabilitation, a renovated birthing center, including 24/7 neonatal coverage, emergency care, wound care/hyperbaric center, 3D mammography, and comprehensive heart care, from diagnostics to open‑heart surgery.

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.

• 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 care givers; identify issues and resources.

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing, preferred

• 1 year of experience in the related nursing specialty preferred

• BLS required
• RN License in state of employment or compact

• 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.

• One year of experience in a related nursing specialty preferred.

• 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.

If additional credentials are required per the Position Requirements section, a grace period to obtain the certification will apply, dependent on your experience level.

• Basic Life Support (BLS): Experienced Associates – No grace period. New Graduates & Experienced Associates New to the Specialty – No grace period.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS): Experienced Associates – Within 30 days of hire. New Graduates & Experienced Associates New to the Specialty – Within 90 days of hire.
• Pediatric Life Support (PALS): Experienced Associates – Within 30 days of hire. New Graduates & Experienced Associates New to the Specialty – Within 90 days of hire.
• Trauma Nurse Core Curriculum (TNCC): Experienced Associates – Within 60 days of hire. New Graduates & Experienced Associates New to the Specialty – Within 18 months of hire.
• Trauma Care After Resuscitation (TCAR): Experienced…