Job Description

BILL RATE: $87
SHIFT: NIGHTS 7P-7A

• Every 3rd weekend
• No mandatory call- only placed on when census is low by rotation

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:

1. Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
2. 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.
3. Addresses increasingly complex psychological, emotional, cultural, and social needs of patient and families in accordance with their level of practice.
4. Using the appropriate protocol, administers medications and treatments; monitors for side-effects and effectiveness of the treatment prescribed.
5. Documents patient history, symptoms, medication, and care given.
6. Assess learning needs and provides education to patients, family members and/or care givers; identify issues and resources.

Job Requirements:

Education/Skills

1. Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing, preferred

Experience

1. 1 year of experience in the related nursing specialty preferred

Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications

1. Current BLS certification required (AHA only)
2. Current ACLS certification required (AHA only)
3. Current NRP certification required (AHA only)
4. Current certification from NCC Electronic Fetal Monitoring (C-EFM) or AWHONN Intermediate FHM
5. RN License in state of TX or compact

Position Requirements:

Education/Skills

1. All newly hired experienced RNs must attend New Nurses Orientation within the first 30 days of hire.
2. 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 Perinatal Department -specific competency validation.
3. Completion of all annual competency verification requirements.

Experience

1. Perinatal RN Residency or recently practicing in a Perinatal Setting is preferred.

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