DescriptionSummary: Under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse/licensed Nurse, this Job will assist with routine and repetitive patient care activities in a nursing unit. This Job also performs specific clerical, organizational, and patient-focused activities. The patient-focused tasks will be supportive in nature. Responsibilities: Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders. Assists with the admission, transfer, and discharge of patients. Completes pertinent documents. Prepares rooms for admission by setting up IV pots, and adjusting bed to the appropriate level. Assures that all patient belongings accompany the patient to the new unit or home at time of discharge. Safely transports stable patients as required. Maintains security/confidentiality when transporting patients and interacting with family and visitors. Cleans, procures and returns equipment and supplies. Run errands for the unit as required. Assist Licensed personnel in providing a safe and comfortable environment at all times; replenish patient room with water, linen, and towels, as appropriate. Perform unit-specific patient care tasks in accordance with the skills checklist and documents on the flowsheet. Identify obvious changes in the patient's condition and take responsibility for reporting those changes promptly to the nurse in charge. Assist with the ordering and maintenance of stock items according to established inventory when needed. Keeps unit supplies in an organized and orderly fashion. Respond appropriately to emergencies. Communicate effectively with other team members during and between shifts. Responds to phone calls and patient call lights. Appropriately adapt assigned patient assessment, treatment, and/or care methods to accommodate the unique physical, psychosocial, cultural, age-specific, and other developmental needs of each patient served. Demonstrates competence to perform assigned patient care responsibilities in a manner that meets the population-specific and developmental needs of patients served by the department. Job Requirements: Education/Skills High School Diploma or equivalent preferred. Experience Patient care experience in an acute care setting is preferred. Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications CNA License in state of employment required. BLS required. Work Schedule: TBD Work Type: Per Diem As Needed Read Less

DescriptionSummary: Under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse/licensed Nurse, this Job will assist with routine and repetitive patient care activities in a nursing unit. This Job also performs specific clerical, organizational, and patient-focused activities. The patient-focused tasks will be supportive in nature. Responsibilities: Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders. Assists with the admission, transfer, and discharge of patients. Completes pertinent documents. Prepares rooms for admission by setting up IV pots, and adjusting bed to the appropriate level. Assures that all patient belongings accompany the patient to the new unit or home at time of discharge. Safely transports stable patients as required. Maintains security/confidentiality when transporting patients and interacting with family and visitors. Cleans, procures and returns equipment and supplies. Run errands for the unit as required. Assist Licensed personnel in providing a safe and comfortable environment at all times; replenish patient room with water, linen, and towels, as appropriate. Perform unit-specific patient care tasks in accordance with the skills checklist and documents on the flowsheet. Identify obvious changes in the patient's condition and take responsibility for reporting those changes promptly to the nurse in charge. Assist with the ordering and maintenance of stock items according to established inventory when needed. Keeps unit supplies in an organized and orderly fashion. Respond appropriately to emergencies. Communicate effectively with other team members during and between shifts. Responds to phone calls and patient call lights. Appropriately adapt assigned patient assessment, treatment, and/or care methods to accommodate the unique physical, psychosocial, cultural, age-specific, and other developmental needs of each patient served. Demonstrates competence to perform assigned patient care responsibilities in a manner that meets the population-specific and developmental needs of patients served by the department. Job Requirements: Education/Skills High School Diploma or equivalent preferred. Experience Patient care experience in an acute care setting is preferred. Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications CNA License in state of employment required. BLS required. Work Schedule: TBD Work Type: Per Diem As Needed Read Less

DescriptionSummary: Under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse/licensed Nurse, this Job will assist with routine and repetitive patient care activities in a nursing unit. This Job also performs specific clerical, organizational, and patient-focused activities. The patient-focused tasks will be supportive in nature. Responsibilities: Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders. Assists with the admission, transfer, and discharge of patients. Completes pertinent documents. Prepares rooms for admission by setting up IV pots, and adjusting bed to the appropriate level. Assures that all patient belongings accompany the patient to the new unit or home at time of discharge. Safely transports stable patients as required. Maintains security/confidentiality when transporting patients and interacting with family and visitors. Cleans, procures and returns equipment and supplies. Run errands for the unit as required. Assist Licensed personnel in providing a safe and comfortable environment at all times; replenish patient room with water, linen, and towels, as appropriate. Perform unit-specific patient care tasks in accordance with the skills checklist and documents on the flowsheet. Identify obvious changes in the patient's condition and take responsibility for reporting those changes promptly to the nurse in charge. Assist with the ordering and maintenance of stock items according to established inventory when needed. Keeps unit supplies in an organized and orderly fashion. Respond appropriately to emergencies. Communicate effectively with other team members during and between shifts. Responds to phone calls and patient call lights. Appropriately adapt assigned patient assessment, treatment, and/or care methods to accommodate the unique physical, psychosocial, cultural, age-specific, and other developmental needs of each patient served. Demonstrates competence to perform assigned patient care responsibilities in a manner that meets the population-specific and developmental needs of patients served by the department. Job Requirements: Education/Skills High School Diploma or equivalent preferred. Experience Patient care experience in an acute care setting is preferred. Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications CNA License in state of employment required. BLS required. Work Schedule: TBD Work Type: Per Diem As Needed Read Less

DescriptionSummary: Under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse/licensed Nurse, this Job will assist with routine and repetitive patient care activities in a nursing unit. This Job also performs specific clerical, organizational, and patient-focused activities. The patient-focused tasks will be supportive in nature. Responsibilities: Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders. Assists with the admission, transfer, and discharge of patients. Completes pertinent documents. Prepares rooms for admission by setting up IV pots, and adjusting bed to the appropriate level. Assures that all patient belongings accompany the patient to the new unit or home at time of discharge. Safely transports stable patients as required. Maintains security/confidentiality when transporting patients and interacting with family and visitors. Cleans, procures and returns equipment and supplies. Run errands for the unit as required. Assist Licensed personnel in providing a safe and comfortable environment at all times; replenish patient room with water, linen, and towels, as appropriate. Perform unit-specific patient care tasks in accordance with the skills checklist and documents on the flowsheet. Identify obvious changes in the patient's condition and take responsibility for reporting those changes promptly to the nurse in charge. Assist with the ordering and maintenance of stock items according to established inventory when needed. Keeps unit supplies in an organized and orderly fashion. Respond appropriately to emergencies. Communicate effectively with other team members during and between shifts. Responds to phone calls and patient call lights. Appropriately adapt assigned patient assessment, treatment, and/or care methods to accommodate the unique physical, psychosocial, cultural, age-specific, and other developmental needs of each patient served. Demonstrates competence to perform assigned patient care responsibilities in a manner that meets the population-specific and developmental needs of patients served by the department. Job Requirements: Education/Skills High School Diploma or equivalent preferred. Experience Patient care experience in an acute care setting is preferred. Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications CNA License in state of employment required. BLS required. Work Schedule: TBD Work Type: Per Diem As Needed Read Less

DescriptionSummary: Under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse/licensed Nurse, this Job will assist with routine and repetitive patient care activities in a nursing unit. This Job also performs specific clerical, organizational, and patient-focused activities. The patient-focused tasks will be supportive in nature. Responsibilities: Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders. Assists with the admission, transfer, and discharge of patients. Completes pertinent documents. Prepares rooms for admission by setting up IV pots, and adjusting bed to the appropriate level. Assures that all patient belongings accompany the patient to the new unit or home at time of discharge. Safely transports stable patients as required. Maintains security/confidentiality when transporting patients and interacting with family and visitors. Cleans, procures and returns equipment and supplies. Run errands for the unit as required. Assist Licensed personnel in providing a safe and comfortable environment at all times; replenish patient room with water, linen, and towels, as appropriate. Perform unit-specific patient care tasks in accordance with the skills checklist and documents on the flowsheet. Identify obvious changes in the patient's condition and take responsibility for reporting those changes promptly to the nurse in charge. Assist with the ordering and maintenance of stock items according to established inventory when needed. Keeps unit supplies in an organized and orderly fashion. Respond appropriately to emergencies. Communicate effectively with other team members during and between shifts. Responds to phone calls and patient call lights. Appropriately adapt assigned patient assessment, treatment, and/or care methods to accommodate the unique physical, psychosocial, cultural, age-specific, and other developmental needs of each patient served. Demonstrates competence to perform assigned patient care responsibilities in a manner that meets the population-specific and developmental needs of patients served by the department. Job Requirements: Education/Skills High School Diploma or equivalent preferred. Experience Patient care experience in an acute care setting is preferred. Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications CNA License in state of employment required. BLS required. Work Schedule: TBD Work Type: Per Diem As Needed Read Less

DescriptionSummary: Under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse/licensed Nurse, this Job will assist with routine and repetitive patient care activities in a nursing unit. This Job also performs specific clerical, organizational, and patient-focused activities. The patient-focused tasks will be supportive in nature. Responsibilities: Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders. Assists with the admission, transfer, and discharge of patients. Completes pertinent documents. Prepares rooms for admission by setting up IV pots, and adjusting bed to the appropriate level. Assures that all patient belongings accompany the patient to the new unit or home at time of discharge. Safely transports stable patients as required. Maintains security/confidentiality when transporting patients and interacting with family and visitors. Cleans, procures and returns equipment and supplies. Run errands for the unit as required. Assist Licensed personnel in providing a safe and comfortable environment at all times; replenish patient room with water, linen, and towels, as appropriate. Perform unit-specific patient care tasks in accordance with the skills checklist and documents on the flowsheet. Identify obvious changes in the patient's condition and take responsibility for reporting those changes promptly to the nurse in charge. Assist with the ordering and maintenance of stock items according to established inventory when needed. Keeps unit supplies in an organized and orderly fashion. Respond appropriately to emergencies. Communicate effectively with other team members during and between shifts. Responds to phone calls and patient call lights. Appropriately adapt assigned patient assessment, treatment, and/or care methods to accommodate the unique physical, psychosocial, cultural, age-specific, and other developmental needs of each patient served. Demonstrates competence to perform assigned patient care responsibilities in a manner that meets the population-specific and developmental needs of patients served by the department. Job Requirements: Education/Skills High School Diploma or equivalent preferred. Experience Patient care experience in an acute care setting is preferred. Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications CNA License in state of employment required. BLS required. Work Schedule: TBD Work Type: Per Diem As Needed Read Less

DescriptionSummary: Under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse/licensed Nurse, this Job will assist with routine and repetitive patient care activities in a nursing unit. This Job also performs specific clerical, organizational, and patient-focused activities. The patient-focused tasks will be supportive in nature. Responsibilities: Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders. Assists with the admission, transfer, and discharge of patients. Completes pertinent documents. Prepares rooms for admission by setting up IV pots, and adjusting bed to the appropriate level. Assures that all patient belongings accompany the patient to the new unit or home at time of discharge. Safely transports stable patients as required. Maintains security/confidentiality when transporting patients and interacting with family and visitors. Cleans, procures and returns equipment and supplies. Run errands for the unit as required. Assist Licensed personnel in providing a safe and comfortable environment at all times; replenish patient room with water, linen, and towels, as appropriate. Perform unit-specific patient care tasks in accordance with the skills checklist and documents on the flowsheet. Identify obvious changes in the patient's condition and take responsibility for reporting those changes promptly to the nurse in charge. Assist with the ordering and maintenance of stock items according to established inventory when needed. Keeps unit supplies in an organized and orderly fashion. Respond appropriately to emergencies. Communicate effectively with other team members during and between shifts. Responds to phone calls and patient call lights. Appropriately adapt assigned patient assessment, treatment, and/or care methods to accommodate the unique physical, psychosocial, cultural, age-specific, and other developmental needs of each patient served. Demonstrates competence to perform assigned patient care responsibilities in a manner that meets the population-specific and developmental needs of patients served by the department. Job Requirements: Education/Skills High School Diploma or equivalent preferred. Experience Patient care experience in an acute care setting is preferred. Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications CNA License in state of employment required. BLS required. Work Schedule: TBD Work Type: Per Diem As Needed Read Less

DescriptionSummary: 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 requiredRN License in state of employment or compact Work Schedule: TBD Work Type: Per Diem As Needed Read Less

DescriptionSummary: 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 requiredRN License in state of employment or compact Work Schedule: TBD Work Type: Per Diem As Needed Read Less

DescriptionSummary: Under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse/licensed Nurse, this Job will assist with routine and repetitive patient care activities in a nursing unit. This Job also performs specific clerical, organizational, and patient-focused activities. The patient-focused tasks will be supportive in nature. Responsibilities: Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders. Assists with the admission, transfer, and discharge of patients. Completes pertinent documents. Prepares rooms for admission by setting up IV pots, and adjusting bed to the appropriate level. Assures that all patient belongings accompany the patient to the new unit or home at time of discharge. Safely transports stable patients as required. Maintains security/confidentiality when transporting patients and interacting with family and visitors. Cleans, procures and returns equipment and supplies. Run errands for the unit as required. Assist Licensed personnel in providing a safe and comfortable environment at all times; replenish patient room with water, linen, and towels, as appropriate. Perform unit-specific patient care tasks in accordance with the skills checklist and documents on the flowsheet. Identify obvious changes in the patient's condition and take responsibility for reporting those changes promptly to the nurse in charge. Assist with the ordering and maintenance of stock items according to established inventory when needed. Keeps unit supplies in an organized and orderly fashion. Respond appropriately to emergencies. Communicate effectively with other team members during and between shifts. Responds to phone calls and patient call lights. Appropriately adapt assigned patient assessment, treatment, and/or care methods to accommodate the unique physical, psychosocial, cultural, age-specific, and other developmental needs of each patient served. Demonstrates competence to perform assigned patient care responsibilities in a manner that meets the population-specific and developmental needs of patients served by the department. Job Requirements: Education/Skills High School Diploma or equivalent preferred. Experience Patient care experience in an acute care setting is preferred. Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications CNA License in state of employment required. BLS required. Work Schedule: TBD Work Type: Per Diem As Needed Read Less

DescriptionSummary: The Registered Nurse Patient Navigator Lead is a Registered Nurse or licensed Nurse Practitioner who provides health and wellness coaching, case management services, analysis and expertise regarding CHRISTUS services. These services will be provided by monitoring cases and claims, analyzing biometric and health risk assessment data, organizing disease management programs and proactively interacting with members, physicians and other providers. Incumbent oversees integrated data warehouse including program utilization, disease management programs and contracted provider network support. Responsibilities: Oversee the development, implementation and management of an integrated medical benefit program including case management and health/disease management.Establish a system for coordinating the caseload patient's care throughout the continuum of care.Use standard tools, databases and methodologies to support the health benefit program and provide leadership in managing cases, events and diseases that are determined to be targeted priorities by Senior Management of contracted employers.Interact with providers and plan members in case management medical activities to provide the most efficient and effective service.Identify targeted chronic diseases/high risk individuals (with vendor support) and develop programs to reduce the financial and health risks, using internal hospital programs/services whenever possible.Monitor and evaluate the effects of case management on the patient population.Create outcomes-management focus by interdisciplinary analysis of specific clinical, financial and satisfaction elements for the patient population.Assist in the analysis of demographics, utilization and reimbursement.Prepare cost analysis and other reports to determine the reasonableness of claim/cost data and utilization rates.Make recommendations based on data analysis for benefit structure, pharmacy formulary, deductibles, co-pays, out of pocket, etc. to contracted employer groups.Maintain consistent attendance, punctuality and personal appearance in accordance with CHRISTUS attendance and dress code policies.Uphold organizational values by treating others with respect, keeping commitments and working ethically and with integrity.Attend meetings as required and participate in team activities. Exhibit confidence, motivate and inspire others.Establish and maintain effective working relationships with team members, patients and the public by demonstrating the ability to communicate verbally and in writing while responding clearly and effectively.Demonstrate the ability to read and respond to e-mail and appointment requests in a timely manner and on a regular basis.Use time efficiently, plan for additional resources, set goals and objectives and work in an organized manner.Demonstrate safety practices and maintain a safe environment for patients, visitors and fellow team members by following established safety and infection control standards. Requirements: Education/Skills Associate's Degree in Nursing Experience 5 to 7 years of experience Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications RN License in state of employment or compactBLS Work Schedule: Varies Work Type: Full Time

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DescriptionSummary: Under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse/licensed Nurse, this Job will assist with routine and repetitive patient care activities in a nursing unit. This Job also performs specific clerical, organizational, and patient-focused activities. The patient-focused tasks will be supportive in nature. Responsibilities: Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders. Assists with the admission, transfer, and discharge of patients. Completes pertinent documents. Prepares rooms for admission by setting up IV pots, and adjusting bed to the appropriate level. Assures that all patient belongings accompany the patient to the new unit or home at time of discharge. Safely transports stable patients as required. Maintains security/confidentiality when transporting patients and interacting with family and visitors. Cleans, procures and returns equipment and supplies. Run errands for the unit as required. Assist Licensed personnel in providing a safe and comfortable environment at all times; replenish patient room with water, linen, and towels, as appropriate. Perform unit-specific patient care tasks in accordance with the skills checklist and documents on the flowsheet. Identify obvious changes in the patient's condition and take responsibility for reporting those changes promptly to the nurse in charge. Assist with the ordering and maintenance of stock items according to established inventory when needed. Keeps unit supplies in an organized and orderly fashion. Respond appropriately to emergencies. Communicate effectively with other team members during and between shifts. Responds to phone calls and patient call lights. Appropriately adapt assigned patient assessment, treatment, and/or care methods to accommodate the unique physical, psychosocial, cultural, age-specific, and other developmental needs of each patient served. Demonstrates competence to perform assigned patient care responsibilities in a manner that meets the population-specific and developmental needs of patients served by the department. Job Requirements: Education/Skills High School Diploma or equivalent preferred. Experience Patient care experience in an acute care setting is preferred. Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications CNA License in state of employment required. BLS required.  Work Schedule: 7AM - 7PM Work Type: Per Diem As Needed Read Less

DescriptionSummary: 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 NursingRN License in state of employment or compactBLS Work Type: Full Time

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DescriptionSummary: The competent Nurse, in the Medsurg, Telemetry, and Intermediate Care 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 Medsurg/Telemetry and Intermediate Care5 years of experience preferred Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications BLS requiredACLS requiredRN License in state of employment or compact requiredPALS required at CHRISTUS Children’s Hospital Work Schedule: Varies Work Type: Full Time Read Less

DescriptionSummary: 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 requiredRN 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 a Perioperative Department-specific competency validation. Completion of all annual competency verification requirements. Experience Perioperative RN Residency, or recently practicing in an OR/Perioperative Setting preferred. Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications Current ACLS certification required Current PALS or ENPC 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 forExperienced AssociatesGrace Periods forNew Graduates & Experienced Associates New to the SpecialtyBasic 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 Read Less

DescriptionSummary: 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 NursingRN License in state of employment or compactBLS Work Type: Full Time

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DescriptionSummary: The competent Nurse, in the Medsurg, Telemetry, and Intermediate Care 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 Medsurg/Telemetry and Intermediate Care5 years of experience preferred Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications BLS requiredACLS requiredRN License in state of employment or compact requiredPALS required at CHRISTUS Children’s Hospital Work Schedule: Varies Work Type: Full Time Read Less

DescriptionSummary: Provides professional nursing care for clinic patients following established standards and practices. The Registered Nurse is able to provide leadership in all situations, including emergencies, utilizing concepts of critical thinking and creative problem solving to ensure positive outcomes. The incumbent of this position is able to delegate duties during an emergency situation in the office environment. Works collaboratively with providers within the team setting to facilitate quality care for the patient and should be familiar with the resources available in the community and the proper methods to refer patients to them.  Responsibilities: May perform the following tasks in accordance with established procedures and as prescribed by applicable licensure/certification: Obtain/record vital signs; perform initial assessment on patient; coordinate patient transfer to hospital and/or discharge; give telephone orders; accept telephone test results; perform telephone triage; call in provider approved prescription refills; specimen collection including stool and urine midstream; catheterize patient; indwelling catheter urine collection; obtain throat culture; pregnancy testing; administer urine dip; obtain wound culture; perform snellen vision screening; eye injury management; administer optic/otic meds; assist with lumbar punctures; sputum collection; occult blood testing; assist with vaginal exam; teach crutch/cane walking; teach use of walker; apply Velcro splint; assist with plaster splint; apply moist heat and/or cold packs; administer enema; remove fecal impaction; administer oxygen; teach respiratory hygiene; administer chest physiotherapy; perform oral suction and/or infant suction bulb; wound care; apply sterile dressing; assist with circumcision; perform umbilical care; apply colloidal dressing; open sterile tray; apply topical medications; administer rectal and/or vaginal medications; give oral medications; and, give sublingual medications to adults and/or pediatric patients. May perform the following tasks only if appropriate training has been obtained: Blood collection by lancet; pulse oximetry; incentive Spirometry; suture and/or staple removal; ear irrigation; administer breathing treatment; give allergy/insulin/immunization medications to adult and/or pediatric patients; give intramuscular and/or subcutaneous injections to adult and/or pediatric patients; give injections Z track to adult patients. May perform the following tasks after providing verification of completion of special training: Blood collection venipuncture; audiometry exam; titmus vision screening; EKG; administer electrical stimulation; assist/process biopsies; administer IV push medications and/or add medications to IV fluid; draw blood from portocath; administer/monitor conscious sedation; administer radio contrast media by IV; assist endoscopy, start saline lock or IV fluids and monitor IV fluids. May perform radiology exams if approved per state law under “grandfather clause” and maintains current requirement.Attends required meetings and participates in committees as requested.Participates in professional development activities and maintains professional licensure and affiliations.Follows the CHRISTUS Health guidelines related to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), designed to prevent or detect unauthorized disclosure of Protected Health Information (PHI).Maintains strict confidentiality.Uses oral and written communication skills to effectively convey ideas in a clear, positive manner that is consistent with the CHRISTUS Mission.Maintains established CHRISTUS Health policies, procedures, objectives, quality assurance, safety, environmental and infection control.Implements job responsibilities in a manner that is consistent with the CHRISTUS Mission and Code of Ethics and supportive of CHRISTUS Health’s cultural diversity objectives.Supports and adheres to CHRISTUS Health Service Guarantee.Performs other related work as required. Requirements: Education/Skills Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. Experience One year of professional nursing experience in a clinic setting preferred. Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications Possession of a valid State Registered Nurse license. Current CPR certification. Work Schedule: 5 Days - 8 Hours Work Type: Full Time

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DescriptionSummary: 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 work on long-range goals or plans. Continues to develop the ability to cope with and manage the 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 requiredRN License in state of employment or compact Position Requirements: x  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 forExperienced AssociatesGrace Periods forNew Graduates & Experienced Associates New to the SpecialtyBasic 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 Read Less

DescriptionSummary: 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 requiredRN License in state of employment or compact Work Schedule: TBD Work Type: Per Diem As Needed Read Less