Description Summary: 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. Responsibilities:<ul><li>Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.</li><li>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.</li><li>Addresses increasingly complex psychological, emotional, cultural, and social needs of patient and families in accordance with their level of practice.</li><li>Using the appropriate protocol, administers medications and treatments; monitors for side-effects and effectiveness of the treatment prescribed.</li><li>Documents patient history, symptoms, medication, and care given.</li><li>Assess learning needs and provides education to patients, family members and/or care givers; identify issues and resources.</li></ul> Job Requirements: Education/Skills<ul><li>Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing, preferred</li></ul>Experience<ul><li>1 year of experience in the related nursing specialty preferred</li></ul>Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications<ul><li>BLS required</li><li>RN License in state of employment or compact</li></ul> Work Schedule: PRN Work Type: Per Diem As Needed<img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?KDH3h1KV1jSdIkjRneG5TQx" width="0" height="0" />

**Nurse**

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 focus 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.

**Job Description**

- 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 patients 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.
- Assesses learning needs and provides education to patients, family members, and/or caregivers; identifies issues and resources.

**Requirements**

- 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

**Work Schedule**

PRN

**Work Type**

Per Diem As Needed

RN, Registered Nurse - Surgical Oncology - PRN

Description Summary: 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. Responsibilities:<ul><li>Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.</li><li>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.</li><li>Addresses increasingly complex psychological, emotional, cultural, and social needs of patient and families in accordance with their level of practice.</li><li>Using the appropriate protocol, administers medications and treatments; monitors for side-effects and effectiveness of the treatment prescribed.</li><li>Documents patient history, symptoms, medication, and care given.</li><li>Assess learning needs and provides education to patients, family members and/or care givers; identify issues and resources.</li></ul> Job Requirements: Education/Skills<ul><li>Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing, preferred</li></ul>Experience<ul><li>1 year of experience in the related nursing specialty preferred</li></ul>Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications<ul><li>BLS required</li><li>RN License in state of employment or compact</li></ul> Position Requirements: Education/Skills<ul><li>All newly hired experienced RNs must attend New Nurses Orientation within the first 30 days of hire.</li><li>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 a MedSurg specific competency validation.</li><li>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.</li><li>Completion of all annual competency verification requirements.</li></ul>Experience<ul><li>One year of experience in a related nursing specialty preferred.</li></ul>Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications<ul><li>Current ACLS certification required</li></ul>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. Credential Grace Periods: If additional credentials are required per the Position Requirements section, a grace period to obtain the certification will apply, dependent on your experience level.<ul><li>Any 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. </li><li>Any Candidate/Associatewho doesnothave 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. </li></ul> Credential Grace Periods for Experienced Associates Grace Periods for New Graduates & Experienced Associates New to the Specialty Basic 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: TBD Work Type: Full Time<img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?B%2fPYyll%2fJl%2bumlwPxlyclQh" width="0" height="0" />

**Nurse**

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 focus 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.

**Job Description**

- 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 patients 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.
- Assesses learning needs and provides education to patients, family members, and/or caregivers; identifies issues and resources.

**Requirements**

- 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 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 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.
- Current ACLS certification required.

**Work Schedule**

TBD

**Work Type**

Full Time

RN, Registered Charge Nurse - IMC Sepsis/W400 - Full Time

Description Graduate Nurse Residency - Fall 2025 At CHRISTUS Good Shepherd we understand that our nurse graduates are the future of health care and because of this, we provide a rewarding career opportunity to those interested in joining our mission. CHRISTUS provides a yearlong developmental and on-boarding program to help newly licensed registered nurses obtain the skills and confidence necessary for providing high quality patient care through evidence-based training and critical thinking alongside our recognized professionals. Each new graduate who joins the CHRISTUS Good Shepherd team will be enrolled in a comprehensive orientation and assigned to a preceptor. Your personal preceptor will be in your home unit and will support you through the program, show you the ropes and guide you through a structured curriculum of progressive skill development and patient care assignments. If you are looking to join a rapidly growing faith-based organization that encourages professional development, we want you to become a part of the CHRISTUS Good Shepherd team! Requirements:<ul><li>Graduate from an accredited RN School of Nursing</li><li>Current Texas RN license (Obtained after graduation)</li><li>CPR certified through the American Heart Association</li><li>Demonstrate interest in professional growth and development</li><li>Ability to accept scheduling/placement designations determined prior to hire</li></ul> Work Schedule: MULTIPLE SHIFTS AVAILABLE Work Type: Full Time<img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?WxG3%2bMYBXoaB4lIKM6bokAn" width="0" height="0" />

**Graduate Nurse Residency - Fall 2025**

At CHRISTUS Good Shepherd, we understand that our nurse graduates are the future of health care, and because of this, we provide a rewarding career opportunity to those interested in joining our mission.

CHRISTUS provides a yearlong developmental and onboarding program to help newly licensed registered nurses obtain the skills and confidence necessary for providing high-quality patient care through evidence-based training and critical thinking alongside our recognized professionals.

Each new graduate who joins the CHRISTUS Good Shepherd team will be enrolled in a comprehensive orientation and assigned to a preceptor. Your personal preceptor will be in your home unit and will support you through the program, show you the ropes, and guide you through a structured curriculum of progressive skill development and patient care assignments.

If you are looking to join a rapidly growing faith-based organization that encourages professional development, we want you to become a part of the CHRISTUS Good Shepherd team!

**Job Description**

- Participate in a yearlong developmental and onboarding program
- Obtain skills and confidence necessary for providing high-quality patient care
- Engage in evidence-based training and critical thinking alongside recognized professionals
- Complete a comprehensive orientation with an assigned preceptor

**Requirements**

- Graduate from an accredited RN School of Nursing
- Current Texas RN license (obtained after graduation)
- CPR certified through the American Heart Association
- Demonstrate interest in professional growth and development
- Ability to accept scheduling/placement designations determined prior to hire

**Work Schedule**

Multiple shifts available

**Work Type**

Full Time

RN, Registered Nurse - Nurse Residency Fall 2025

Description Summary: 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. Responsibilities:<ul><li>Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.</li><li>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.</li><li>Addresses increasingly complex psychological, emotional, cultural, and social needs of patient and families in accordance with their level of practice.</li><li>Using the appropriate protocol, administers medications and treatments; monitors for side-effects and effectiveness of the treatment prescribed.</li><li>Documents patient history, symptoms, medication, and care given.</li><li>Assess learning needs and provides education to patients, family members and/or care givers; identify issues and resources.</li></ul> Job Requirements: Education/Skills<ul><li>Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing, preferred</li></ul>Experience<ul><li>1 year of experience in the related nursing specialty preferred</li></ul>Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications<ul><li>BLS required</li><li>RN License in state of employment or compact</li></ul> Work Schedule: 7PM - 7AM Work Type: Full Time<img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?SdQ99zeMqRbK4kYa%2bKoQagr" width="0" height="0" />

**Nurse**

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 focus 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.

**Job Description**

- 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 patients 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.
- Assesses learning needs and provides education to patients, family members, and/or caregivers; identifies issues and resources.

**Requirements**

- 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

**Work Schedule**

7 PM - 7 AM

**Work Type**

Full Time

RN, Registered Nurse - IMC/W300B - Full Time

Description Summary: 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. Responsibilities:<ul><li>Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.</li><li>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.</li><li>Addresses increasingly complex psychological, emotional, cultural, and social needs of patient and families in accordance with their level of practice.</li><li>Using the appropriate protocol, administers medications and treatments; monitors for side-effects and effectiveness of the treatment prescribed.</li><li>Documents patient history, symptoms, medication, and care given.</li><li>Assess learning needs and provides education to patients, family members and/or care givers; identify issues and resources.</li></ul> Job Requirements: Education/Skills<ul><li>Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing, preferred</li></ul>Experience<ul><li>1 year of experience in the related nursing specialty preferred</li></ul>Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications<ul><li>BLS required</li><li>RN License in state of employment or compact</li></ul> Position Requirements: Education/Skills<ul><li>All newly hired experienced RNs must attend New Nurses Orientation within the first 30 days of hire.</li><li>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 a Critical Care Department-specific competency validation.</li><li>Completion of all annual competency verification requirements.</li></ul>Experience<ul><li>One year of experience in Critical Care setting preferred but will accept new graduates.</li></ul>Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications<ul><li>Current ACLS certification required</li></ul>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. Credential Grace Periods: If additional credentials are required per the Position Requirements section, a grace period to obtain the certification will apply, dependent on your experience level.<ul><li>Any 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. </li><li>Any Candidate/Associatewho doesnothave 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. </li></ul> Credential Grace Periods for Experienced Associates Grace Periods for New Graduates & Experienced Associates New to the Specialty Basic 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: TBD Work Type: Per Diem As Needed<img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?xVD4f9WoGarCQRTmtdWENAy" width="0" height="0" />

**Nurse**

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 focus 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.

**Job Description**

- 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 patients 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.
- Assesses learning needs and provides education to patients, family members, and/or caregivers; identifies issues and resources.

**Requirements**

- 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.

**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 and initial onboarding requirements are validated through successful completion of the designated organizational entry competency validation and a Critical Care Department-specific competency validation.
- Completion of all annual competency verification requirements.

**Experience**

- One year of experience in Critical Care setting preferred but will accept new graduates.

**Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications**

- Current ACLS 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.

**Credential Grace Periods**

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

- Any 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.
- Any 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.

**Work Schedule**

TBD

**Work Type**

Per Diem As Needed

Registered Nurse-ICU CardioVascular-PRN

Description Summary: The competent Nurse, in the Critical Care and similar clinical setting, practices independently and demonstrates an awareness of all relevant aspects of a situation. Provides routine and complex care, in accordance with patient treatment 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. Responsibilities:<ul><li>Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.</li><li>Meets expectations for flexibility of assignment within the ministry.</li><li>Proactively provide assignment availability on a regular basis.</li><li>Able to be assigned to more than one unit.</li><li>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.</li><li>Addresses increasingly complex psychological, emotional, cultural, and social needs of patient and families in accordance with their level of practice.</li><li>Using the appropriate protocol, administers medications and treatments; monitors for side-effects and effectiveness of the treatment prescribed.</li><li>Documents patient history, symptoms, medication, and care given.</li><li>Assess learning needs and provides education to patients, family members and/or care givers; identify issues and resources.</li></ul>CORE COMPETENCIES Standard I: Utilizes the Nursing Process<ul><li>Uses critical thinking skills to assess the basic physical, psychosocial, social, cultural, spiritual, and development needs of patient and families.</li><li>Communicates findings to appropriate healthcare team members.</li><li>Develops and uses a specific plan of care and modifies it to meet individual patient needs using evidence-based practice.</li><li>Implements patient care and therapeutic procedures; monitors and documents progression of treatment and teaching goals.</li><li>Evaluates the care and treatment(s) provided to the patient and the patient response to the care and treatment(s).</li><li>Performs timely reassessment and documentation.</li><li>Must be able to perform unit-specific competencies based on the specific patient care need for the designated unit's patient population.</li></ul>Standard II. Patient Throughput & Patient Flow Process<ul><li>Anticipates and plans for admission/discharge/transfer needs to facilitate patient flow.</li><li>Utilizes appropriate systems of communication and tools to facilitate the discharge process.</li><li>Coaches on tools and techniques for checking, cross checking and validating orders to ensure accuracy.</li></ul>Standard III. Unit Operations<ul><li>Plans, directs, and evaluates the overall nursing care and functions in a particular nursing unit during an assigned shift.</li><li>Demonstrates good stewardship in proper use and maintenance of equipment and Supplies.</li><li>Assesses departmental staffing needs; actively participates in resourcing efforts.</li><li>Educates and trains others on the operations, ethics, and regulations within the industry.</li></ul>Standard IV. Safe Practice/Quality Care/Regulations<ul><li>Incorporates patient safety practices/guidelines to promote a safe environment resulting in positive patient outcomes.</li><li>Demonstrates accountability for nursing research and quality improvement activities.</li><li>Provides evidence-based nursing care.</li><li>Communicates patient information effectively across the continuum of care.</li><li>Educates and trains others on the operations, ethics, and regulations within the industry.</li><li>Knowledge of federal, state and local healthcare-related laws and regulations; ability to comply with these in healthcare practices and activities.</li></ul>TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES Clinical Policies and Standards<ul><li>Follows a specific set of standards and associated clinical procedures</li><li>Analyzes policy and standards documentation and ensures organizational compliance </li><li>Provides feedback for improvement of procedures.</li><li>Assists in the development and implementation of specific procedures.</li><li>Works with control and monitoring mechanisms, tools and techniques.</li></ul>Health Information Documentation<ul><li>Shares experiences with maintaining paper and electronic patient documentation.</li><li>Walk through the steps and procedures for receiving, validating and updating patient records.</li><li>Describes the flow of information between various stations or units.</li><li>Discusses the functions, features and document flow of electronic documentation.</li><li>Transcribes verbal orders; explains techniques for ensuring their accuracy.</li><li>Explains health information documentation best practices and their rationale across health care practices.</li></ul>Medical Equipment<ul><li>Describes experience with basic medical equipment used in own unit or facility.</li><li>Uses standard diagnostic tools and techniques to resolves common equipment problems.</li><li>Educates patients about the appropriate use of home medical equipment.</li><li>Ensures that all equipment and related supplies are in proper working order prior to use to ensure patient safety.</li><li>Inspects, troubleshoots and evaluates incoming equipment.</li></ul>Medical Order Processing<ul><li>Shares experiences with processing medical orders for one or more groups of patients or conditions.</li><li>Describes functions and features of the system used to enter, validate, update and forward medical orders.</li><li>Discusses common errors, their sources and procedures for correcting.</li><li>Explains considerations for entering and following standing orders.</li><li>Differentiates between standing orders and preprinted orders and considerations for each.</li></ul>Patient Chart Reading and Interpretation<ul><li>Describes experiences in reading and interpreting patient charts for patients on unit and under own care.</li><li>Reviews patients' charts for completion and accuracy; identifies and alerts to mistakes or omissions.</li><li>Recognizes unexpected readings and alerts nursing or medical staff.</li><li>Relates examples of mis-readings or misinterpretations and lessons learned.</li><li>Reviews, discusses and validates own interpretation with others.</li></ul>Patient Safety<ul><li>Shares experiences with ensuring safety for one or more patient groups or settings.</li><li>Explains key features of safety guidelines and procedures for those groups and settings.</li><li>Listens and responds to safety inquiries from patients and family members.</li><li>Recognizes and addresses physiological and psychological signs of problems.</li><li>Describes considerations for patients who can cause to harm to self, versus harm to others.</li><li>Utilizes appropriate systems to document misses and near misses, participates in immediate investigating, analysis and reporting in real-time.</li></ul> Job Requirements: Education/Skills<ul><li>Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing, preferred</li></ul>Experience<ul><li>Minimum of 2 years of combined experience required in both the Critical Care setting and one other specialty (e.g. Medsurg, Telemetry, IMC or Emergency)</li><li>5 years of experience preferred</li></ul>Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications<ul><li>BLS required</li><li>ACLS required</li><li>RN License in the state of employment or compact required</li><li>PALS is required at CHRISTUS Children's Hospital</li><li>NRP is required at CHRISTUS Children's Hospital</li></ul>Work Schedule: 7PM - 7AM Work Type: Full Time<img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?KDH3h1KV1jR5%2bnDh5y4IRQx" width="0" height="0" />

**Nurse - Critical Care**

The competent Nurse, in the Critical Care and similar clinical setting, practices independently and demonstrates an awareness of all relevant aspects of a situation. Provides routine and complex care, in accordance with patient treatment 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.

**Job Description**

- Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
- Meets expectations for flexibility of assignment within the ministry.
- Proactively provides assignment availability on a regular basis.
- Able to be assigned to more than one unit.
- 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 patients 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.
- Assesses learning needs and provides education to patients, family members, and/or caregivers; identifies issues and resources.

**Core Competencies**

- **Standard I: Utilizes the Nursing Process**
  - Uses critical thinking skills to assess the basic physical, psychosocial, social, cultural, spiritual, and developmental needs of patients and families.
  - Communicates findings to appropriate healthcare team members.
  - Develops and uses a specific plan of care and modifies it to meet individual patient needs using evidence-based practice.
  - Implements patient care and therapeutic procedures; monitors and documents progression of treatment and teaching goals.
  - Evaluates the care and treatment(s) provided to the patient and the patient response to the care and treatment(s).
  - Performs timely reassessment and documentation.
  - Must be able to perform unit-specific competencies based on the specific patient care need for the designated unit's patient population.

- **Standard II: Patient Throughput & Patient Flow Process**
  - Anticipates and plans for admission/discharge/transfer needs to facilitate patient flow.
  - Utilizes appropriate systems of communication and tools to facilitate the discharge process.
  - Coaches on tools and techniques for checking, cross-checking, and validating orders to ensure accuracy.

- **Standard III: Unit Operations**
  - Plans, directs, and evaluates the overall nursing care and functions in a particular nursing unit during an assigned shift.
  - Demonstrates good stewardship in proper use and maintenance of equipment and supplies.
  - Assesses departmental staffing needs; actively participates in resourcing efforts.
  - Educates and trains others on the operations, ethics, and regulations within the industry.

- **Standard IV: Safe Practice/Quality Care/Regulations**
  - Incorporates patient safety practices/guidelines to promote a safe environment resulting in positive patient outcomes.
  - Demonstrates accountability for nursing research and quality improvement activities.
  - Provides evidence-based nursing care.
  - Communicates patient information effectively across the continuum of care.
  - Educates and trains others on the operations, ethics, and regulations within the industry.
  - Knowledge of federal, state, and local healthcare-related laws and regulations; ability to comply with these in healthcare practices and activities.

**Technical Competencies**

- **Clinical Policies and Standards**
  - Follows a specific set of standards and associated clinical procedures.
  - Analyzes policy and standards documentation and ensures organizational compliance.
  - Provides feedback for improvement of procedures.
  - Assists in the development and implementation of specific procedures.
  - Works with control and monitoring mechanisms, tools, and techniques.

- **Health Information Documentation**
  - Shares experiences with maintaining paper and electronic patient documentation.
  - Walks through the steps and procedures for receiving, validating, and updating patient records.
  - Describes the flow of information between various stations or units.
  - Discusses the functions, features, and document flow of electronic documentation.
  - Transcribes verbal orders; explains techniques for ensuring their accuracy.
  - Explains health information documentation best practices and their rationale across healthcare practices.

- **Medical Equipment**
  - Describes experience with basic medical equipment used in own unit or facility.
  - Uses standard diagnostic tools and techniques to resolve common equipment problems.
  - Educates patients about the appropriate use of home medical equipment.
  - Ensures that all equipment and related supplies are in proper working order prior to use to ensure patient safety.
  - Inspects, troubleshoots, and evaluates incoming equipment.

- **Medical Order Processing**
  - Shares experiences with processing medical orders for one or more groups of patients or conditions.
  - Describes functions and features of the system used to enter, validate, update, and forward medical orders.
  - Discusses common errors, their sources, and procedures for correcting them.
  - Explains considerations for entering and following standing orders.
  - Differentiates between standing orders and preprinted orders and considerations for each.

- **Patient Chart Reading and Interpretation**
  - Describes experiences in reading and interpreting patient charts for patients on unit and under own care.
  - Reviews patients' charts for completion and accuracy; identifies and alerts to mistakes or omissions.
  - Recognizes unexpected readings and alerts nursing or medical staff.
  - Relates examples of mis-readings or misinterpretations and lessons learned.
  - Reviews, discusses, and validates own interpretation with others.

- **Patient Safety**
  - Shares experiences with ensuring safety for one or more patient groups or settings.
  - Explains key features of safety guidelines and procedures for those groups and settings.
  - Listens and responds to safety inquiries from patients and family members.
  - Recognizes and addresses physiological and psychological signs of problems.
  - Describes considerations for patients who can cause harm to self versus harm to others.
  - Utilizes appropriate systems to document misses and near misses; participates in immediate investigating, analysis, and reporting in real-time.

**Requirements**

- **Education/Skills**
  - Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing preferred.

- **Experience**
  - Minimum of 2 years of combined experience required in both the Critical Care setting and one other specialty (e.g., Medsurg, Telemetry, IMC or Emergency).
  - 5 years of experience preferred.

- **Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications**
  - BLS required.
  - ACLS required.
  - RN License in the state of employment or compact required.
  - PALS is required at CHRISTUS Children's Hospital.
  - NRP is required at CHRISTUS Children's Hospital.

**Work Schedule**

7 PM - 7 AM

**Work Type**

Full Time

RN, Registered Nurse Float IV - Nursing Float Pool - Full Time

Description Summary: 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. Responsibilities:<ul><li>Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.</li><li>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.</li><li>Addresses increasingly complex psychological, emotional, cultural, and social needs of patient and families in accordance with their level of practice.</li><li>Using the appropriate protocol, administers medications and treatments; monitors for side-effects and effectiveness of the treatment prescribed.</li><li>Documents patient history, symptoms, medication, and care given.</li><li>Assess learning needs and provides education to patients, family members and/or care givers; identify issues and resources.</li></ul> Job Requirements: Education/Skills<ul><li>Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing, preferred</li></ul>Experience<ul><li>1 year of experience in the related nursing specialty preferred</li></ul>Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications<ul><li>BLS required</li><li>RN License in state of employment or compact</li></ul> Work Schedule: 5 Days - 8 Hours Work Type: Full Time<img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?mTyaxE%2fWmEdJ3t0f0Vol1Ap" width="0" height="0" />

**Nurse**

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 focus 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.

**Job Description**

- 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 patients 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.
- Assesses learning needs and provides education to patients, family members, and/or caregivers; identifies issues and resources.

**Requirements**

- 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

**Work Schedule**

5 Days - 8 Hours

**Work Type**

Full Time

RN, Registered Nurse - Villages Surgery Center

Description Summary: 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. Responsibilities:<ul><li>Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.</li><li>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.</li><li>Addresses increasingly complex psychological, emotional, cultural, and social needs of patient and families in accordance with their level of practice.</li><li>Using the appropriate protocol, administers medications and treatments; monitors for side-effects and effectiveness of the treatment prescribed.</li><li>Documents patient history, symptoms, medication, and care given.</li><li>Assess learning needs and provides education to patients, family members and/or care givers; identify issues and resources.</li></ul> Job Requirements: Education/Skills<ul><li>Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing, preferred</li></ul>Experience<ul><li>1 year of experience in the related nursing specialty preferred</li></ul>Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications<ul><li>BLS required</li><li>RN License in state of employment or compact</li></ul> Position Requirements: Education/Skills<ul><li>All newly hired experienced RNs must attend New Nurses Orientation within the first 30 days of hire.</li><li>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 a MedSurg specific competency validation.</li><li>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.</li><li>Completion of all annual competency verification requirements.</li></ul>Experience<ul><li>One year of experience in a related nursing specialty preferred.</li></ul>Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications<ul><li>Current ACLS certification required</li></ul>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. Credential Grace Periods: If additional credentials are required per the Position Requirements section, a grace period to obtain the certification will apply, dependent on your experience level.<ul><li>Any 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. </li><li>Any Candidate/Associatewho doesnothave 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. </li></ul> Credential Grace Periods for Experienced Associates Grace Periods for New Graduates & Experienced Associates New to the Specialty Basic 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: TBD Work Type: Per Diem As Needed<img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?KDH3h1KV1jQQMo47TUTqQQx" width="0" height="0" />

**Nurse**

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 focus 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.

**Job Description**

- 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 patients 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.
- Assesses learning needs and provides education to patients, family members, and/or caregivers; identifies issues and resources.

**Requirements**

- 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.
- Current ACLS certification required.

**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 and 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 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.

**Credential Grace Periods**

- Any 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.
- Any 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.

**Work Schedule**

TBD

**Work Type**

Per Diem As Needed

Registered Nurse-IMC CardioVascular-PRN

Description Summary: A currently enrolled nursing student providing a wide variety of services to the customer under the direct supervision of Nursing. Responsibilities: <ul><li>Collects and documents patient data: Obtains/charts initial and routine vital signs, height, weight, and I&O's. Coordinates care activities to provide for optimal care and/or activities within assigned caseload. </li><li>Provides patient care and activities appropriate to age, cultural, and religious beliefs, and any barriers to understanding. </li><li>Complies with Regional departmental policies, adheres to break and lunch schedules, follows associate parking guidelines, adheres to personal business policy, and uses the time clock correctly.</li><li>Communicates with other team members, seeks assistance and clarification of assignments as needed, shares input from patient/family with appropriate team member.</li><li>Performs other duties appropriate to the position as assigned or requested.</li><li>Please refer to the attached Addendum for the complete list of approved extern patient care interventions.</li></ul> Requirements: <ul><li>Currently enrolled in an RN degree program, with a minimum GPA of 2.5 (must provide unofficial transcript).</li><li>Must not be on academic probation and in good standing with the current nursing program.</li><li>Must provide a letter of recommendation from a nursing instructor. </li><li>Must submit a 500-word essay identifying why they chose the field of nursing and how they apply the CHRISTUS Core Values to their individual practice.</li><li>Must have successfully completed both a "Fundamentals of Nursing" and at least one first-level Medical-Surgical course.</li><li>AHA BLS certification required.</li></ul> Work Schedule: PRN Work Type: Per Diem As Needed<img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?%2bAR%2f2DOE%2bxvL8WQyA%2b9qYQq" width="0" height="0" />

**Nursing Student Extern**

A currently enrolled nursing student providing a wide variety of services to the customer under the direct supervision of Nursing.

**Job Description**

- Collects and documents patient data: Obtains/charts initial and routine vital signs, height, weight, and I&O's. Coordinates care activities to provide for optimal care and/or activities within assigned caseload.
- Provides patient care and activities appropriate to age, cultural, and religious beliefs, and any barriers to understanding.
- Complies with Regional departmental policies, adheres to break and lunch schedules, follows associate parking guidelines, adheres to personal business policy, and uses the time clock correctly.
- Communicates with other team members, seeks assistance and clarification of assignments as needed, shares input from patient/family with appropriate team member.
- Performs other duties appropriate to the position as assigned or requested.
- Please refer to the attached Addendum for the complete list of approved extern patient care interventions.

**Requirements**

- Currently enrolled in an RN degree program, with a minimum GPA of 2.5 (must provide unofficial transcript).
- Must not be on academic probation and in good standing with the current nursing program.
- Must provide a letter of recommendation from a nursing instructor.
- Must submit a 500-word essay identifying why they chose the field of nursing and how they apply the CHRISTUS Core Values to their individual practice.
- Must have successfully completed both a "Fundamentals of Nursing" and at least one first-level Medical-Surgical course.
- AHA BLS certification required.

**Work Schedule**

PRN

**Work Type**

Per Diem As Needed

Nurse Extern I-Nursing Internship-PRN

Description Summary: This position provides the student nurse an opportunity to work under the direction of a registered nurse and to gain experience in the areas of nursing professional, nursing processes and nursing practice. This hands-on experience will include educational sessions, job shadow, assist in patient care. May provide patient care in a CNA role as approved by manager (see CNA position description). Responsibilities: <ul><li>Maintains consistency with Administrative and Departmental policies with appropriate behavior, dress, attitude, attendance, confidentiality, professionalism, and reliability.</li><li>Implements measures to promote a safe environment for patients and others.</li><li>Follows nursing safety standards in the delivery of patient care. </li><li>Follows approved policies and procedures for infection control.</li><li>Follows policies and procedures for "high risk for falls" and "restraints". </li><li>Identifies, reports, and appropriately intervenes in safety hazards.</li><li>Practices universal precautions by appropriate disposal of waste, hazardous waste, sharps, and wearing personal protective equipment. </li><li>Keeps patient rooms and other common patient areas free from potential hazards.</li><li>Respects the patient's right to privacy by protecting confidential information unless obligated or allowed by law to disclose the information. </li><li>Follows policies and procedures for "no information patients".</li><li>Awareness of conversations held at nursing stations. </li><li>No participation in conversations outside patient care environment.</li><li>Assists in the provision of individualized goal directed nursing care.</li><li>Assists in admission process; greets the patient, provides linens/gown, orients patient to room and equipment.</li><li>Provides patient care feedback to the team leader or other responsible person to achieve patient care objective. </li><li>Takes vital signs on admission and at intervals as the patient's condition warrants.</li><li>Accurately records vital signs, intake and output and weights.</li><li>Immediately notifies team leader of any abnormal data.</li><li>Documents clearly and concisely on appropriate forms according to policy. </li><li>Participates in patient/family education.</li><li>Educates patients/family on environmental and safety policies. </li><li>Acts on direction from team leader in regards to providing ongoing education nd reinforcement of teaching plan.</li><li>Reports any identified teaching needs to the team leader.</li></ul> Requirements: <ul><li>Basic Computer Knowledge</li><li>Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and written</li><li>High school diploma or equivalent.</li><li>Maintain current BCLS. </li><li>Currently enrolled in a nursing program or recent graduate with pending licensure</li></ul> Work Schedule: MULTIPLE SHIFTS AVAILABLE Work Type: Per Diem As Needed<img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?%2bAR%2f2DOE%2bxsnBV0%2fgYH%2f1Aq" width="0" height="0" />

**Student Nurse**

This position provides the student nurse an opportunity to work under the direction of a registered nurse and to gain experience in the areas of nursing professional, nursing processes, and nursing practice. This hands-on experience will include educational sessions, job shadowing, and assisting in patient care. May provide patient care in a CNA role as approved by the manager.

**Job Description**

- Maintains consistency with administrative and departmental policies with appropriate behavior, dress, attitude, attendance, confidentiality, professionalism, and reliability.
- Implements measures to promote a safe environment for patients and others.
- Follows nursing safety standards in the delivery of patient care.
- Follows approved policies and procedures for infection control.
- Follows policies and procedures for "high risk for falls" and "restraints."
- Identifies, reports, and appropriately intervenes in safety hazards.
- Practices universal precautions by appropriate disposal of waste, hazardous waste, sharps, and wearing personal protective equipment.
- Keeps patient rooms and other common patient areas free from potential hazards.
- Respects the patient's right to privacy by protecting confidential information unless obligated or allowed by law to disclose the information.
- Follows policies and procedures for "no information patients."
- Awareness of conversations held at nursing stations.
- No participation in conversations outside the patient care environment.
- Assists in the provision of individualized goal-directed nursing care.
- Assists in the admission process; greets the patient, provides linens/gown, orients patient to room and equipment.
- Provides patient care feedback to the team leader or other responsible person to achieve patient care objectives.
- Takes vital signs on admission and at intervals as the patient's condition warrants.
- Accurately records vital signs, intake and output, and weights.
- Immediately notifies team leader of any abnormal data.
- Documents clearly and concisely on appropriate forms according to policy.
- Participates in patient/family education.
- Educates patients/family on environmental and safety policies.
- Acts on direction from team leader regarding providing ongoing education and reinforcement of the teaching plan.
- Reports any identified teaching needs to the team leader.

**Requirements**

- Basic computer knowledge
- Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Maintain current BCLS
- Currently enrolled in a nursing program or recent graduate with pending licensure

**Work Schedule**

Multiple shifts available

**Work Type**

Per diem as needed