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Registered Nurse - Acute MedSurgical B - Seasonal

L5

childrens hospital of san antonioSan Antonio, TXyesterday

Occupations

Acute Care NursesRegistered NursesCritical Care Nurses

Industries

General Medical and Surgical HospitalsSpecialty HospitalsNursing Care Facilities (Skilled Nursing Facilities)
Pediatric Surgical Unit RNThe successful candidate will play a critical role in providing exceptional care to pediatric patients undergoing surgical procedures. This position involves ensuring the safety, comfort, and well-being of patients throughout the perioperative process. Additionally, the RN will be responsible for managing tracheostomy (trach) care with ventilator support and addressing other respiratory conditions. The ideal candidate will demonstrate expertise in patient assessment, medication administration, post-operative care, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team to deliver the highest standard of care to our pediatric patients.
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 ExperienceOne year of experience in the related nursing specialty preferred. Licenses, Registrations, or CertificationsBLS requiredRN License in state of employment or compact Current PALS certification required
Position Requirements: Education/SkillsAll 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 MedSurg specific competency validation. All newly licensed RNs may participate in a residency program or other specific orientation. Skills completion and competency completion will be achieved with the preceptor at the bedside and documented through the program's tracking software. Completion of all annual competency verification requirements.
Experience:
  • One year of experience in a related nursing specialty preferred.
  • Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications
  • 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.
  • Credential Grace Periods:
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) - 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: 7AM - 7PMWork Type:
Per Diem As Needed
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Level

SeniorL5

Location

San Antonio, TX

Occupation

Acute Care Nurses

Industry

General Medical and Surgical Hospitals

Posted

yesterday

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