Description Summary:Provides comprehensive nursing care for assigned patients under the direction of a physician. Follows established nursing standards, procedures and practices, and gives patient care directions to nursing and other staff. Evaluates outcomes of direct patient care and consults with other specialists as required. Adjusts nursing care processes as indicated to ensure optimal patient care. Arranges for patients' ordered diagnostic and therapeutic services. Monitors and ensures accuracy of recording on patient medical records. Provides preventative health care services to long-term patients and arranges consultations and referrals. Performs psychiatric exams, and may prescribe and recommend treatment and drugs.Responsibilities:<ul><li>Texas Board of Nurse Examiners Core Standards for Advanced Practice:</li><li>The Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) shall know and conform to the Texas Nursing Practice Act; current board rules, regulations and standards of professional nursing; all federal state and local laws, rules and regulations affecting the advanced role and specialty area. When collaborating with other health care providers, the advanced practice nurse shall be accountable for knowledge of the statutes and rules relating to advance practice nursing and function within the boundaries of the appropriate advanced practice category.</li><li>The APN shall practice within the advanced specialty and role appropriate to his/her advanced educational preparation.</li><li>The APN acts independently and/or in collaboration with the health team in the observation, assessment, diagnosis, intervention, evaluation, rehabilitation, care, counsel and health teachings of persons who are ill, injured or informed of experiencing changes in normal health processes; and in the promotion and maintenance of health or prevention of illness.</li><li>When providing medical aspects of care, APNs shall utilize mechanisms which provide authority for that care. These mechanisms may include, but are not limited to, protocols or other written authorization.</li><li>Assess and manage patient health problems including actual and potential conditions within the clinic or outpatient setting.</li><li>Effectively identify, evaluate and address psychiatric disease prevention/health promotion issues of the population in practice while administering quality patient care.</li><li>Responsible for the diagnosis and treatment of acute, chronic and long-term healthcare psychiatric issues.</li><li>Plan, implement and evaluate health care psychiatric treatments.</li><li>Obtain psychiatric history to include mini mental exam, depression scale and Psychiatric Evaluation Intake examinations on patients of all appropriate age groups per scope of practice.</li><li>Assess and interpret all assessment findings.</li><li>Utilize critical thinking skills to individualize patient care in order to manage illnesses, promote well being, and foster rehabilitative/disease preventive life style choices.</li><li>Prescribe medications and supportive therapies to help maintain mental health.</li><li>Perform advanced procedures as verified and approved per credentialing committee.</li><li>Educate patients and/or families about preventive care, psychiatric issues and use of prescribed medical treatments and/or medications.</li><li>Work in an independent and interdependent relationship with members of the medical staff, which allows for consultation, collaboration and/or referral.</li><li>Synthesize new knowledge gained from conferences, workshops and professional literature.</li><li>Teach other healthcare professionals in the classroom, clinical area and/or community about practice, techniques and procedures which are unique to that specific clinical setting.</li><li>Participate in basic science and clinical research projects. Prepare statistical reports and analyses to document progress, adverse trends and appropriate recommendations or conclusions.</li><li>Maintain legible, accurate and confidential medical records. This includes documenting all psychiatric evaluations diagnosis, procedures, treatments, outcomes, education, referrals and consultations consistent with governing boards such as NCQA (National Committee for Quality Assurance), JCAHO (Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations), federal and state regulatory standards.</li></ul>Requirements:Education<ul><li>Advanced Nursing Degree required/Master's Degree required.</li></ul>Experience<ul><li>Experience in specialty area.</li><li>Experience in both clinical and management areas required.</li><li>Demonstrated ability to problem solve and market services.</li><li>Excellent oral and written communication skills.</li><li>Demonstrated customer, team, and interdepartmental orientation based on CQI principals.</li></ul>Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications<ul><li>Current Texas State Advanced Practice Nurse license</li><li>CPR-(American Heart Association)</li></ul>Work Schedule:PRNWork Type: Per Diem As Needed <img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?67jp4xUOEizpOTM7rjkVYwk" width="0" height="0" />

**Advanced Practice Nurse**

Provides comprehensive nursing care for assigned patients under the direction of a physician. Follows established nursing standards, procedures, and practices, and gives patient care directions to nursing and other staff. Evaluates outcomes of direct patient care and consults with other specialists as required. Adjusts nursing care processes as indicated to ensure optimal patient care. Arranges for patients' ordered diagnostic and therapeutic services. Monitors and ensures accuracy of recording on patient medical records. Provides preventative health care services to long-term patients and arranges consultations and referrals. Performs psychiatric exams and may prescribe and recommend treatment and drugs.

**Job Description**

- The Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) shall know and conform to the Texas Nursing Practice Act; current board rules, regulations, and standards of professional nursing; all federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations affecting the advanced role and specialty area. 
- The APN shall practice within the advanced specialty and role appropriate to his/her advanced educational preparation.
- The APN acts independently and/or in collaboration with the health team in the observation, assessment, diagnosis, intervention, evaluation, rehabilitation, care, counsel, and health teachings of persons who are ill, injured, or experiencing changes in normal health processes; and in the promotion and maintenance of health or prevention of illness.
- When providing medical aspects of care, APNs shall utilize mechanisms which provide authority for that care. These mechanisms may include, but are not limited to, protocols or other written authorization.
- Assess and manage patient health problems including actual and potential conditions within the clinic or outpatient setting.
- Effectively identify, evaluate, and address psychiatric disease prevention/health promotion issues of the population in practice while administering quality patient care.
- Responsible for the diagnosis and treatment of acute, chronic, and long-term healthcare psychiatric issues.
- Plan, implement, and evaluate health care psychiatric treatments.
- Obtain psychiatric history to include mini mental exam, depression scale, and Psychiatric Evaluation Intake examinations on patients of all appropriate age groups per scope of practice.
- Assess and interpret all assessment findings.
- Utilize critical thinking skills to individualize patient care in order to manage illnesses, promote well-being, and foster rehabilitative/disease preventive lifestyle choices.
- Prescribe medications and supportive therapies to help maintain mental health.
- Perform advanced procedures as verified and approved per credentialing committee.
- Educate patients and/or families about preventive care, psychiatric issues, and use of prescribed medical treatments and/or medications.
- Work in an independent and interdependent relationship with members of the medical staff, which allows for consultation, collaboration, and/or referral.
- Synthesize new knowledge gained from conferences, workshops, and professional literature.
- Teach other healthcare professionals in the classroom, clinical area, and/or community about practice, techniques, and procedures which are unique to that specific clinical setting.
- Participate in basic science and clinical research projects. Prepare statistical reports and analyses to document progress, adverse trends, and appropriate recommendations or conclusions.
- Maintain legible, accurate, and confidential medical records. This includes documenting all psychiatric evaluations diagnosis, procedures, treatments, outcomes, education, referrals, and consultations consistent with governing boards such as NCQA (National Committee for Quality Assurance), JCAHO (Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations), federal and state regulatory standards.

**Requirements**

- Advanced Nursing Degree required/Master's Degree required.
- Experience in specialty area.
- Experience in both clinical and management areas required.
- Demonstrated ability to problem solve and market services.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Demonstrated customer, team, and interdepartmental orientation based on CQI principles.

**Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications**

- Current Texas State Advanced Practice Nurse license
- CPR (American Heart Association)

**Work Schedule**

PRN

**Work Type**

Per Diem As Needed

Nurse Practitioner Salary - Family Health Center Freer - 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 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: MULTIPLE SHIFTS AVAILABLE Work Type: Per Diem As Needed<img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?BiOkeFEyuu1E5Zb6BLPBxgt" 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 Critical Care Department-specific competency validation.
- Completion of all annual competency verification requirements.
- One year of experience in Critical Care setting preferred but will accept new graduates.
- Current ACLS certification required.

**Work Schedule**

Multiple shifts available.

**Work Type**

Per Diem as needed.

RN, Registered Nurse - Cardio Cath - PRN

Description Summary:Provides comprehensive nursing care for assigned patients under the direction of a physician. Follows established nursing standards, procedures and practices, and gives patient care directions to nursing and other staff. Evaluates outcomes of direct patient care and consults with other specialists as required. Adjusts nursing care processes as indicated to ensure optimal patient care. Arranges for patients' ordered diagnostic and therapeutic services. Monitors and ensures accuracy of recording on patient medical records. Provides preventative health care services to long-term patients and arranges consultations and referrals. Performs psychiatric exams, and may prescribe and recommend treatment and drugs. Responsibilities:<ul><li>Texas Board of Nurse Examiners Core Standards for Advanced Practice:</li><li>The Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) shall know and conform to the Texas Nursing Practice Act; current board rules, regulations and standards of professional nursing; all federal state and local laws, rules and regulations affecting the advanced role and specialty area. When collaborating with other health care providers, the advanced practice nurse shall be accountable for knowledge of the statutes and rules relating to advance practice nursing and function within the boundaries of the appropriate advanced practice category.</li><li>The APN shall practice within the advanced specialty and role appropriate to his/her advanced educational preparation.</li><li>The APN acts independently and/or in collaboration with the health team in the observation, assessment, diagnosis, intervention, evaluation, rehabilitation, care, counsel and health teachings of persons who are ill, injured or informed of experiencing changes in normal health processes; and in the promotion and maintenance of health or prevention of illness.</li><li>When providing medical aspects of care, APN's shall utilize mechanisms which provide authority for that care. These mechanisms may include, but are not limited to, protocols or other written authorization.</li><li>Assess and manage patient health problems including actual and potential conditions within the clinic or outpatient setting.</li><li>Effectively identify, evaluate and address psychiatric disease prevention/health promotion issues of the population in practice while administering quality patient care.</li><li>Responsible for the diagnosis and treatment of acute, chronic and long-term healthcare psychiatric issues.</li><li>Plan, implement and evaluate health care psychiatric treatments.</li><li>Obtain psychiatric history to include mini mental exam, depression scale and Psychiatric Evaluation Intake examinations on patients of all appropriate age groups per scope of practice.</li><li>Assess and interpret all assessment findings.</li><li>Utilize critical thinking skills to individualize patient care in order to manage illnesses, promote well being, and foster rehabilitative/disease preventive life style choices.</li><li>Prescribe medications and supportive therapies to help maintain mental health.</li><li>Perform advanced procedures as verified and approved per credentialing committee.</li><li>Educate patients and/or families about preventive care, psychiatric issues and use of prescribed medical treatments and/or medications.</li><li>Work in an independent and interdependent relationship with members of the medical staff, which allows for consultation, collaboration and/or referral.</li><li>Synthesize new knowledge gained from conferences, workshops and professional literature.</li><li>Teach other healthcare professionals in the classroom, clinical area and/or community about practice, techniques and procedures which are unique to that specific clinical setting.</li><li>Participate in basic science and clinical research projects. Prepare statistical reports and analyses to document progress, adverse trends and appropriate recommendations or conclusions.</li><li>Maintain legible, accurate and confidential medical records. This includes documenting all psychiatric evaluations diagnosis, procedures, treatments, outcomes, education, referrals and consultations consistent with governing boards such as NCQA (National Committee for Quality Assurance), JCAHO (Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations), federal and state regulatory standards.</li></ul>Requirements:Education<ul><li>Advanced Nursing Degree required/Master's Degree required.</li></ul>Experience<ul><li>Experience in specialty area. </li><li>Experience in both clinical and management areas required. </li><li>Demonstrated ability to problem solve and market services. </li><li>Excellent oral and written communication skills. </li><li> Demonstrated customer, team, and interdepartmental orientation based on CQI principals.</li></ul> Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications<ul><li>Current Texas State Advanced Practice Nurse license </li><li>CPR-(American Heart Association) </li></ul>Work Schedule: PRNWork Type: Per Diem As Needed <img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?ZqYXhYOh%2fNsRxRrK1Uxffgg" width="0" height="0" />

**Nurse Practitioner**

Provides comprehensive nursing care for assigned patients under the direction of a physician. Follows established nursing standards, procedures, and practices, and gives patient care directions to nursing and other staff. Evaluates outcomes of direct patient care and consults with other specialists as required. Adjusts nursing care processes as indicated to ensure optimal patient care. Arranges for patients' ordered diagnostic and therapeutic services. Monitors and ensures accuracy of recording on patient medical records. Provides preventative health care services to long-term patients and arranges consultations and referrals. Performs psychiatric exams, and may prescribe and recommend treatment and drugs.

**Job Description**

- The Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) shall know and conform to the Texas Nursing Practice Act; current board rules, regulations, and standards of professional nursing; all federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations affecting the advanced role and specialty area.
- The APN shall practice within the advanced specialty and role appropriate to his/her advanced educational preparation.
- The APN acts independently and/or in collaboration with the health team in the observation, assessment, diagnosis, intervention, evaluation, rehabilitation, care, counsel, and health teachings of persons who are ill, injured, or experiencing changes in normal health processes; and in the promotion and maintenance of health or prevention of illness.
- When providing medical aspects of care, APNs shall utilize mechanisms which provide authority for that care. These mechanisms may include, but are not limited to, protocols or other written authorization.
- Assess and manage patient health problems including actual and potential conditions within the clinic or outpatient setting.
- Effectively identify, evaluate, and address psychiatric disease prevention/health promotion issues of the population in practice while administering quality patient care.
- Responsible for the diagnosis and treatment of acute, chronic, and long-term healthcare psychiatric issues.
- Plan, implement, and evaluate health care psychiatric treatments.
- Obtain psychiatric history to include mini mental exam, depression scale, and Psychiatric Evaluation Intake examinations on patients of all appropriate age groups per scope of practice.
- Assess and interpret all assessment findings.
- Utilize critical thinking skills to individualize patient care in order to manage illnesses, promote well-being, and foster rehabilitative/disease preventive lifestyle choices.
- Prescribe medications and supportive therapies to help maintain mental health.
- Perform advanced procedures as verified and approved per credentialing committee.
- Educate patients and/or families about preventive care, psychiatric issues, and use of prescribed medical treatments and/or medications.
- Work in an independent and interdependent relationship with members of the medical staff, which allows for consultation, collaboration, and/or referral.
- Synthesize new knowledge gained from conferences, workshops, and professional literature.
- Teach other healthcare professionals in the classroom, clinical area, and/or community about practice, techniques, and procedures which are unique to that specific clinical setting.
- Participate in basic science and clinical research projects. Prepare statistical reports and analyses to document progress, adverse trends, and appropriate recommendations or conclusions.
- Maintain legible, accurate, and confidential medical records. This includes documenting all psychiatric evaluations, diagnoses, procedures, treatments, outcomes, education, referrals, and consultations consistent with governing boards such as NCQA (National Committee for Quality Assurance), JCAHO (Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations), federal and state regulatory standards.

**Requirements**

- Advanced Nursing Degree required/Master's Degree required.
- Experience in specialty area.
- Experience in both clinical and management areas required.
- Demonstrated ability to problem solve and market services.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Demonstrated customer, team, and interdepartmental orientation based on CQI principles.

**Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications**

- Current Texas State Advanced Practice Nurse license.
- CPR (American Heart Association).

**Work Schedule**

PRN

**Work Type**

Per Diem As Needed

General Nurse Practitioner job in Freer TX

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: PRN Work Type: Per Diem As Needed<img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?KDH3h1KV1jT19eLsg79ULAx" 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**

PRN

**Work Type**

Per Diem As Needed