The Registered Nurse (RN) provides professional nursing care for the comfort and well-being of patients. The RN prepares equipment and assists physicians during examinations and treatments. The RN administers prescribed medications, changes dressings, cleans wounds, and monitors patient vital signs. The RN observes and maintains records on patient care, condition, reaction, and progress.
The RN participates as primary nurse, associate nurse, team member, or team leader in the planning and implementing of patient care. The RN directs and assists in carrying out safe aseptic technique and procedures. The RN offers leadership and direction to all support staff within the department.
CHRISTUS Spohn Hospital Corpus Christi-Shoreline is the largest acute care medical facility in the region, offering a full range of diagnostic and surgical specialty services in cardiac, cancer, and stroke care. It is the leading emergency facility in the area and the only Level II Trauma Center in the Coastal Bend, staffed with physicians and nurses specially trained in emergency services.
- The Pavilion and the Critical Care Center house a state-of-the-art Emergency Department, ICU, Cardiac Cath Lab, and surgical suites.
- A teaching facility, in affiliation with the Texas A&M University System Health Science Center College of Medicine.
- Accredited Chest Pain Center.
- Accredited Joint Commission Stroke Team.
The Shoreline campus houses many of the region’s vital and renowned programs, such as a Primary Stroke Center, nationally accredited Cancer Center, and a nationally recognized Chest Pain Center. The Pavilion at CHRISTUS Spohn Hospital Corpus Christi-Shoreline houses the CHRISTUS Spohn Heart Network, recognized as one of the top 100 cardiovascular hospitals in the United States. The Heart Institute offers the most advanced diagnostic, surgical, and rehabilitative cardiac services in one convenient location.
Requirements:
- Associate's Degree in Nursing.
- One year of experience in nursing preferred.
- Current Texas State RN License or Compact RN License.
- BLS (American Heart Association).
- ACLS required at time of hire for experienced RNs; new graduate nurses must obtain ACLS by the end of the clinical orientation period.
- NIHSS required within 90 days of hire/transfer date.
- De-escalation training required within 90 days of hire/transfer date.
- TNCC required within 6 weeks of hire for experienced RNs; new graduate nurses must obtain TNCC within 18 months of hire/transfer date.
- PALS required at time of hire for experienced RNs; new graduate nurses must obtain PALS by the end of the clinical orientation period.
Work Type: Full Time
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