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: 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. Job Requirements: Education/Skills Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing, preferred Experience 1 year of experience in the related nursing specialty preferred Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications BLS required RN License in state of employment or compact Position Requirements: Education/Skills 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. Experience One year of experience in a related nursing specialty preferred. Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications 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. 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. CredentialGrace 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: 3 Days - 12 Hours Work Type: Full Time<img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?QCpNBDQkgIsx2GUpsfclvwd" 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**

- Education/Skills: Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing preferred.
- Experience: 1 year of experience in the related nursing specialty preferred.
- Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications: 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 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.

**Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications**

- 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.

**Work Schedule**

3 Days - 12 Hours

**Work Type**

Full Time

RN, Registered Nurse - ER, Emergency Care

Description Summary: This position requires the skills and knowledge to provide direction, leadership and accountability for Medical Assistants. Under general supervision, performs a wide variety of direct, technical nursing care functions for acute, sub-acute, convalescent and chronic patients in accordance with nursing care plans and physicians' orders. Referral Coordinator who is responsible for coordinating all patient referrals, processes all requests for referral authorizations. Must be able to work cooperatively as a team member and demonstrate behaviors of trust and respect toward others including clinical support associates, non-clinical support associates, resident/faculty physicians, hospital associates and management. Responsibilities: As a Lead LVN - You will identify routine, urgent or emergency situations and follow procedures related to scheduling and obtaining proper referral/authorization for treatment. As the Lead LVN- Greet all patients as they arrive in a friendly, courteous, and professional manner; Demonstrate and maintain a working knowledge of customer service principles, and departmental expectations regarding customer service. Show concern for patient problems and ensure comfort of the patient while waiting to be registered or seen by the provider. Document in the computer system all necessary demographic, insurance, and financial information. Compile or retrieve scheduled reports from computer system. As the Lead LVN- Assist physicians by preparing patients for an examination/treatment/procedure, assessing the patient's condition by documenting the patient history, vital signs, chief complaints, etc. Procedures may include but are not limited to, EKG, stress tests, casting, cast removal, suturing, Point of Care Testing, etc. Performing care coordination activities with patients including but not limited to chronic care management and transitional care management services. As the Lead LVN- Expedites the flow of authorization requests through the Managed Care System. Prepares requests for authorization of services by ensuring form completion, eligibility, verification, benefits, etc. Accurately enter referral information into the computer system with a thorough understanding of the correct system codes (type, status, procedure, etc). Performs care coordination activities, which include but are not limited to notifying patients and providers of authorization decisions and maintaining accurate tracking of services including follow through on the status of referrals. Coordinate the initiation of specific home health service, DME services diagnostics, etc. Administer specified medication (orally, intradermal, subcutaneous or intermuscular injection) and note time and amount in patient's chart. Observe each patient and report adverse reaction to medication or treatment to medical personnel in charge. Dress wounds, apply compresses, ice bags and hot water bottles. Assemble and use such equipment as catheters, and oxygen suppliers. Collect samples such as urine and sputum from patients for testing. Perform routine laboratory tests on samples. Sterilize equipment and supplies by following clinic policy. Maintains cleanliness of facility, exam rooms and instrumentation per practice and OSHA policies. Prepare exam rooms with necessary instruments. Order supplies per clinical standards. Document all incidents according to mandated rules and regulations and properly dispose of contaminated and disposable items. As the Lead LVN- Lead the Medical Assistants in each clinic with improving patient flow. Monitor workflow to ensure efficiency and timeliness. Initiate staffing changes and directing work tasks as necessary to manage fluctuating volumes. Demonstrates competence to perform assigned responsibilities in a manner that meets the age-specific and developmental needs of members served by the department. Appropriately adapts to assigned assessment, treatment, and/or service methods to accommodate the unique physical, psychosocial, cultural, age specific and other developmental needs of each member served. Perform other duties as assigned Requirements: Graduate from an accredited school of practical nursing or vocational nursing LVN License in state of employment or compact BLS Work Schedule: 8AM - 5PM Monday-Friday Work Type: Full Time<img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?z4I3OmCwvGBNS4LcWEjTOQr" width="0" height="0" />

**Lead LVN**

This position requires the skills and knowledge to provide direction, leadership, and accountability for Medical Assistants. Under general supervision, the Lead LVN performs a wide variety of direct, technical nursing care functions for acute, sub-acute, convalescent, and chronic patients in accordance with nursing care plans and physicians' orders. The Lead LVN is also responsible for coordinating all patient referrals and processing all requests for referral authorizations. Must be able to work cooperatively as a team member and demonstrate behaviors of trust and respect toward others, including clinical support associates, non-clinical support associates, resident/faculty physicians, hospital associates, and management.

**Job Description**

- Identify routine, urgent, or emergency situations and follow procedures related to scheduling and obtaining proper referral/authorization for treatment.
- Greet all patients as they arrive in a friendly, courteous, and professional manner; demonstrate and maintain a working knowledge of customer service principles and departmental expectations regarding customer service.
- Show concern for patient problems and ensure comfort of the patient while waiting to be registered or seen by the provider.
- Document in the computer system all necessary demographic, insurance, and financial information.
- Compile or retrieve scheduled reports from the computer system.
- Assist physicians by preparing patients for examination/treatment/procedure, assessing the patient's condition by documenting the patient history, vital signs, chief complaints, etc. Procedures may include but are not limited to EKG, stress tests, casting, cast removal, suturing, Point of Care Testing, etc.
- Perform care coordination activities with patients including but not limited to chronic care management and transitional care management services.
- Expedite the flow of authorization requests through the Managed Care System.
- Prepare requests for authorization of services by ensuring form completion, eligibility verification, benefits, etc.
- Accurately enter referral information into the computer system with a thorough understanding of the correct system codes (type, status, procedure, etc).
- Notify patients and providers of authorization decisions and maintain accurate tracking of services including follow-through on the status of referrals.
- Coordinate the initiation of specific home health service, DME services diagnostics, etc.
- Administer specified medication (orally, intradermal, subcutaneous or intramuscular injection) and note time and amount in the patient's chart.
- Observe each patient and report adverse reactions to medication or treatment to medical personnel in charge.
- Dress wounds, apply compresses, ice bags, and hot water bottles.
- Assemble and use such equipment as catheters and oxygen suppliers.
- Collect samples such as urine and sputum from patients for testing.
- Perform routine laboratory tests on samples.
- Sterilize equipment and supplies by following clinic policy.
- Maintain cleanliness of facility, exam rooms, and instrumentation per practice and OSHA policies.
- Prepare exam rooms with necessary instruments.
- Order supplies per clinical standards.
- Document all incidents according to mandated rules and regulations and properly dispose of contaminated and disposable items.
- Lead the Medical Assistants in each clinic with improving patient flow.
- Monitor workflow to ensure efficiency and timeliness.
- Initiate staffing changes and direct work tasks as necessary to manage fluctuating volumes.
- Demonstrate competence to perform assigned responsibilities in a manner that meets the age-specific and developmental needs of members served by the department.
- Appropriately adapt to assigned assessment, treatment, and/or service methods to accommodate the unique physical, psychosocial, cultural, age-specific, and other developmental needs of each member served.
- Perform other duties as assigned.

**Requirements**

- Graduate from an accredited school of practical nursing or vocational nursing
- LVN License in state of employment or compact
- BLS certification

**Work Schedule**

- 8 AM - 5 PM Monday-Friday

**Work Type**

- Full Time

Licensed Vocational Nurse Clinic Lead - Primary Pediatric

Description Summary: Provides general nursing care to patients in a clinic or medical office. Administers medication, prepares equipment and aids physicians in treatment of patients. RN license required. Responsibilities: Participates as primary nurse, associate nurse, a team member or team leader in the planning and implementing of patient care. Directs and assists in carrying out safe aseptic technique and procedures. Offers leadership and direction to all support staff within department. Requirements: Associate's Degree in Nursing RN License in state of employment or compact BLS Work Schedule: 8AM - 5PM Monday-Friday Work Type: Full Time<img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?WbkMVRBpz2AHxnMkmvTDsAl" width="0" height="0" />

**Nursing Position**

Provides general nursing care to patients in a clinic or medical office. Administers medication, prepares equipment, and aids physicians in the treatment of patients. RN license required.

**Job Description**

- Participates as primary nurse, associate nurse, a team member, or team leader in the planning and implementing of patient care.
- Directs and assists in carrying out safe aseptic technique and procedures.
- Offers leadership and direction to all support staff within the department.

**Requirements**

- Associate's Degree in Nursing
- RN License in state of employment or compact
- BLS certification

**Work Schedule**

- 8 AM - 5 PM, Monday - Friday

**Work Type**

- Full Time

RN, Registered Nurse Clinic - Primary Rural Health

Description Summary: Provides care under supervision of physician or registered nurses for clinic patients, according to established standards and practices. Performs various lab procedures when necessary and in accordance with competency. Responsibilities: Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders. Under the direction of the physician; performs basic patient care duties including, but not limited to, obtaining vital signs, weighing patients, and collecting specimens including phlebotomy (specific to site). Assists provider(s) in examination and treatment of patients and with procedures. Assist with patient flow through the clinic. Answers phone/records phone messages, and assists provider(s) with patient related calls. Assists in scheduling test appointment, results and pre-certification. Documents any information related to patient. Assists provider(s) with medication refills. Administers medications/immunizations according to provider order. Cleans and restocks exam rooms. Cleans equipment in accordance with policy. Orders stock supplies from supply department (specific to site maintains sterile technique and utilizes universal protocol. Performs routine clerical duties assigned, including but not limited to locating patient charts, filing and the completion of routine forms. Attends/completes required meetings and in-service training and performs other duties as assigned. Requirements: CERT LVN License in state of employment or compact BLS Work Type: Full Time<img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?GwniYj2kcTDG7yQ8ESSrrQz" width="0" height="0" />

**Clinic Patient Care Assistant**

Provides care under the supervision of a physician or registered nurses for clinic patients, according to established standards and practices. Performs various lab procedures when necessary and in accordance with competency.

**Job Description**

- Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
- Under the direction of the physician, performs basic patient care duties including, but not limited to, obtaining vital signs, weighing patients, and collecting specimens including phlebotomy (specific to site).
- Assists provider(s) in examination and treatment of patients and with procedures.
- Assists with patient flow through the clinic.
- Answers phone/records phone messages, and assists provider(s) with patient-related calls.
- Assists in scheduling test appointments, results, and pre-certification.
- Documents any information related to patients.
- Assists provider(s) with medication refills.
- Administers medications/immunizations according to provider order.
- Cleans and restocks exam rooms.
- Cleans equipment in accordance with policy.
- Orders stock supplies from the supply department (specific to site) and maintains sterile technique while utilizing universal protocol.
- Performs routine clerical duties assigned, including but not limited to locating patient charts, filing, and the completion of routine forms.
- Attends/completes required meetings and in-service training and performs other duties as assigned.

**Requirements**

- Certified LVN License in the state of employment or compact
- BLS certification

**Work Type**

- Full Time

LVN, Licensed Vocational Nurse Clinic - Quitman Primary Rural Health Hiring Incentive Available

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: 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. Job Requirements: Education/Skills Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing, preferred Experience 1 year of experience in the related nursing specialty preferred Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications BLS required RN License in state of employment or compact Work Schedule: 7PM - 7AM Work Type: Full Time<img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?k7nlM17kQvUbf2IDrht19Ar" 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 - Med/Surg

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: 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 provide 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 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. CORE COMPETENCIES Standard I: Utilizes the Nursing Process Uses critical thinking skills to assess the basic physical, psychosocial, social, cultural, spiritual, and development needs of patient 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. Walk 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 health care practices. Medical Equipment Describes experience with basic medical equipment used in own unit or facility. Uses standard diagnostic tools and techniques to resolves 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. 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 to 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. Job 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: PRN Work Type: Per Diem As Needed<img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?jaPuFjgB%2bpSfemm3bhHLVgh" 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.

**Requirements**

- Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing, preferred
- 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
- 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**

- PRN
- Work Type: Per Diem As Needed

RN, Registered Nurse Float IV - Nursing Float Pool

Description Summary: The competent Nurse, in the Emergency and other 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: 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 provide 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 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. CORE COMPETENCIES Standard I: Utilizes the Nursing Process Uses critical thinking skills to assess the basic physical, psychosocial, social, cultural, spiritual, and development needs of patient 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. Walk 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 health care practices. Medical Equipment Describes experience with basic medical equipment used in own unit or facility. Uses standard diagnostic tools and techniques to resolves 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. 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 to 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. Job Requirements: Education/Skills Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing, preferred Experience Minimum of 2 years of combined experience required in both the Emergency Department and one other specialty (e.g. Medsurg, Telemetry, IMC or Critical Care) 5 years of experience preferred Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications BLS required ACLS required TNCC required PALS required within 30 days of hire RN License in the state of employment or compact required Work Schedule: PRN Work Type: Per Diem As Needed<img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?GwniYj2kcTBhVSFS97Ntpwz" width="0" height="0" />

**Nurse**

The competent Nurse, in the Emergency and other clinical settings, 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.

**Requirements**

- Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing preferred.
- Minimum of 2 years of combined experience required in both the Emergency Department and one other specialty (e.g., Medsurg, Telemetry, IMC, or Critical Care).
- 5 years of experience preferred.
- BLS required.
- ACLS required.
- TNCC required.
- PALS required within 30 days of hire.
- RN License in the state of employment or compact required.

**Work Schedule**

- PRN
- Work Type: Per Diem As Needed

RN, Registered Nurse Float III - Nursing Float Pool

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: 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. Job Requirements: Education/Skills Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing, preferred Experience 1 year of experience in the related nursing specialty preferred Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications BLS required RN License in state of employment or compact Work Schedule: 7AM - 7PM Work Type: Per Diem As Needed<img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?jaPuFjgB%2bpQvtnzaApqRpgh" 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 AM - 7 PM

**Work Type**

- Per Diem As Needed

Description Job Description <ul><li> 24,000 annual volume </li><li> Level IV Trauma Center </li><li> Great specialty backup </li><li> EPIC EMR </li><li> Opportunity to rotate among various CHRISTUS Mother Frances emergency departments </li></ul> Facility InformationCHRISTUS Mother Frances Sulphur Springs serves as the key healthcare provider for the region offering a wide range of services to meet the needs of the community. The 96 bed facility underwent a significant expansion and remodel in 2024 and is equipped with state-of-the-art technology. Community InformationSulphur Springs is a vibrant city and the county seat of Hopkins County located in northeast Texas located approximately halfway between Dallas and Texarkana along Interstate 30. Several nearby lakes, Lake Fork, Cooper Lake State Park and Lake Sulphur Springs make it an ideal location to enjoy the great outdoors.<img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?U%2fN2L15DmGY%2f57oM28MGPwi" width="0" height="0" />

**Job Description**

- 24,000 annual volume
- Level IV Trauma Center
- Great specialty backup
- EPIC EMR
- Opportunity to rotate among various CHRISTUS Mother Frances emergency departments

**Facility Overview**

CHRISTUS Mother Frances Sulphur Springs serves as the key healthcare provider for the region, offering a wide range of services to meet the needs of the community. The 96-bed facility underwent a significant expansion and remodel in 2024 and is equipped with state-of-the-art technology.

**Community Overview**

Sulphur Springs is a vibrant city and the county seat of Hopkins County located in northeast Texas, approximately halfway between Dallas and Texarkana along Interstate 30. Several nearby lakes, including Lake Fork, Cooper Lake State Park, and Lake Sulphur Springs, make it an ideal location to enjoy the great outdoors.

Physician / Emergency Medicine / Texas / Locum or Permanent / Emergency Medicine Physician Job

Description Job Description 24,000 annual volume Level IV Trauma Center Great specialty backup EPIC EMR Opportunity to rotate among various CHRISTUS Mother Frances emergency departments Facility Information CHRISTUS Mother Frances Sulphur Springs serves as the key healthcare provider for the region offering a wide range of services to meet the needs of the community. The 96 bed facility underwent a significant expansion and remodel in 2024 and is equipped with state-of-the-art technology. Community Information Sulphur Springs is a vibrant city and the county seat of Hopkins County located in northeast Texas located approximately halfway between Dallas and Texarkana along Interstate 30. Several nearby lakes, Lake Fork, Cooper Lake State Park and Lake Sulphur Springs make it an ideal location to enjoy the great outdoors.<img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?N5WOssI%2fIEHooUhHAMc0lAk" width="0" height="0" />

**Emergency Medicine Physician**

Join our team at CHRISTUS Mother Frances Sulphur Springs, a Level IV Trauma Center with an annual volume of 24,000. This position offers the opportunity to rotate among various CHRISTUS Mother Frances emergency departments and utilize EPIC EMR.

**Job Description**

- Provide high-quality emergency medical care in a busy Level IV Trauma Center
- Collaborate with a great specialty backup team
- Opportunity to rotate among various CHRISTUS Mother Frances emergency departments

**Facility Information**

CHRISTUS Mother Frances Sulphur Springs serves as the key healthcare provider for the region, offering a wide range of services to meet the needs of the community. The 96-bed facility underwent a significant expansion and remodel in 2024 and is equipped with state-of-the-art technology.

**Community Overview**

Sulphur Springs is a vibrant city and the county seat of Hopkins County located in northeast Texas, approximately halfway between Dallas and Texarkana along Interstate 30. Several nearby lakes, including Lake Fork, Cooper Lake State Park, and Lake Sulphur Springs, make it an ideal location to enjoy the great outdoors.