Job Description
DescriptionThe IMC Step-Down/Cardiac Unit is a 36-private bed unit that specializes in cardiac care
for patients who have had open heart surgery. We see cardiovascular/thoracic patients and families
that are post CABG, heart caths, valve replacements, thoracotomies, and many other cardiothoracic
surgical procedures. We also see general medical surgical patients that may have a primary cardiac
diagnosis/history with co-morbidities that may need telemetry monitoring, as well as those patients
needing critical cardiac drips.
On our unit, we train our staff to detect medical issues before
they become a problem, so they can respond to those emergent situations quickly and confidently. We
have many opportunities for assessments, patient/family teaching, IVs, wound care, lab value
analysis and medication administration/ management. Our beds are in high demand, are typically full,
and our staff is rarely cancelled. We offer flexible scheduling and promote a team environment. We
encourage communication and collaboration in an environment that is engaging and rewarding for our
health care professionals, as well the patients on our unit.
Summary:
A Registered Professional
Nurse is responsible for the delivery of patient care through the process of assessment, diagnosis,
planning, implementation and evaluation. In addition, the Registered Professional Nurse prescribes,
delegates, coordinates, supervises and evaluates patient teaching and the activities of the
ancillary nursing personnel while maintaining the standards of professional nursing. The Registered
Nurse is able to provide direct and indirect care to patients.
Requirements:
A.
Education/Skills
Graduate of a State Board School of Nursing or equivalent.
B. Experience
Six (6)
months experience preferred.
C. Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications
Current license or
permit to practice professional nursing in the State of Texas.
AHA BLS – within two (2) weeks of
employment
ACLS – required within eight (8) weeks of employment
Arrhythmia Recognition Course –
within eight (8) weeks of employment
Work Type:
PRN
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Additional Information:
- Specialty: RN
- Location: 2830 Calder AvenueBeaumont, Texas 77702
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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.