Job Description
DescriptionSummary:
The Registered Nurse (RN) provides professional nursing care for the comfort
and well-being of patients. The Registered Nurse (RN) prepares equipment and assists physician
during examinations and treatments. The Registered Nurse (RN) administers prescribed medications,
changes dressings, cleans wounds, and monitors patient vital signs. The Registered Nurse (RN)
observes and maintains records on patient care, condition, reaction, and progress.
The Registered
Nurse (RN) participates as primary nurse, associate nurse, a team member or team leader in the
planning and implementing of patient care. The Registered Nurse (RN) directs and assists in carrying
out safe aseptic technique and procedures. The Registered Nurse (RN) offers leadership and direction
to all support staff within department.
A6 is a 27-bed fast paced unit. We provide care for cardiac
patients who have undergone a cardiac intervention from the cath lab which includes stent placement,
pacemaker placement, and diagnostic angiograms. We also care for the patients who have chosen to
undergo Watchman and Mitraclip procedures. We manage patients with congestive heart failure, NSTEMI,
STEMI, pre-CABG, and peripheral vascular occlusions. We do have patients with cardiac drips and also
take medical-surgical overflow patients from the ER. We have a strong working relationship with our
cardiologists and hospitalists. A6 has a dedicated team that is known for delivering exceptional
high-quality patient care together with outstanding customer service.
If you are looking to join a
rapidly growing faith-based organization that encourages professional development, we want you to
become a part of the CHRISTUS Spohn family!
Requirements:
Graduate of an accredited school of
nursing. Able to assess, plan, implement and evaluate nursing care.One-year experience in nursing
preferred.Current Texas State RN LicenseCPR (American Heart Association)ACLS required within 6
months of hire/transfer date EKG required within 90 days of hire/transfer date
Work Type:
Per
Diem As Needed
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Additional Information:
- Specialty: RN
- Location: 600 Elizabeth StreetCorpus Christi, Texas 78404
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About the Company:
CHRISTUS Health is an international Catholic, faith-based, not-for-profit health system comprised of
more than 600 services and facilities, including more than 60 hospitals and long-term care
facilities, 350 clinics and outpatient centers, and dozens of other health ministries and
ventures.
Sponsored by the Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word in Houston and San Antonio and
the Sisters of the Holy Family of Nazareth, the mission of CHRISTUS Health is to extend the healing
ministry of Jesus Christ.
To support our healthcare ministry, CHRISTUS Health employs approximately
45,000 Associates and has more than 15,000 physicians on staff who provide care and support for
patients. CHRISTUS Health is listed among the top ten largest Catholic health systems in the United
States.
EXTENDING THE HEALING MINISTRY OF JESUS CHRIST
We are inspired by our mission, vision and
core values to deliver compassionate, high quality health care, improving the health of the
communities we serve. Above all, we are committed to providing our customers and their family
members with a truly unique healing experience, one that embodies our values and respects the
dignity and worth of each person. Creating a health care system that is truly excellent in all areas
is an ongoing effort.