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Job Description

Position Title: Registered Nurse - Emergency Room
Location: CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Hospital - San Marcos TX
Shift: 3-12 Hr DAY shift, 36hr/Week. 6AM-6PM

Overview: As a Registered Nurse at CHRISTUS Children's Hospital, you will be responsible for conducting patient assessments, developing care plans, and delivering high-quality nursing care to a diverse patient population, including older adolescents, young adults, adults, geriatrics, and pediatrics. You will provide leadership and supervision to LVN/LPNs, nursing assistants, unit secretaries, and other clinical/clerical staff. This role may also include functioning as the charge nurse for the unit as needed.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform comprehensive patient assessments and develop individualized care plans.
• Provide direct nursing care to assigned patients during a defined work period.
• Oversee and direct the activities of nursing staff, including LVN/LPNs and nursing assistants.
• Ensure adherence to hospital policies, procedures, and safety protocols.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate patient care and services.
• Educate patients and families on health management and care plans.
• Maintain accurate patient records and documentation.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and patient satisfaction efforts.
• Attend required training sessions and maintain certifications as needed.

Qualifications:

Education/Skills:

• Associate's Degree in Nursing from an accredited institution.

Experience:

• One year of nursing experience preferred.

Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications:

• Current Texas State RN License or Compact RN License.
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification from the American Heart Association.
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) certification required at time of hire for experienced RNs; new graduate nurses must obtain ACLS by the end of the clinical orientation period.
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) certification required at time of hire for experienced RNs; new graduate nurses must obtain PALS by the end of the clinical orientation period.
• Crisis intervention training required within 12 months of hire or transfer date.
• For trauma-designated facilities, TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) required within 6 weeks of hire for experienced RNs; new graduate nurses must obtain TNCC within 18 months of hire or transfer date.

About Us: CHRISTUS Children's Hospital, established in 1959, is the first children's hospital in South-Central Texas. With over 190 beds, we serve more than 70,000 children annually, offering specialized services such as Pediatric and Neonatal Intensive Care, Children's Emergency Services, and a dedicated Cancer and Blood Disorders Center. As a partner with Baylor College of Medicine, we are committed to providing exceptional care to meet the unique medical needs of children in our community and beyond.

Join our team and make a difference in the lives of children and their families!

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