RN, Registered Nurse - OPSU/Day Surgery

<strong>Description</strong><br><p><b>Summary:</b></p><p>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. </p> <p>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.</p><p>Located just minutes from the shores of Padre Island, CHRISTUS Spohn Hospital Corpus Christi-South provides surgical and medical services for our patients in south Corpus Christi. Perfectly positioned to serve the rapidly-growing south side of Corpus Christi, CHRISTUS Spohn Hospital Corpus Christi - South is licensed for 158 beds. South offers a full range of medical and surgical services including pediatrics, obstetrics, skilled nursing, emergency, intensive care as well as advanced diagnostic and imaging. The hospital is also home to a Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit which enables recovering mothers to remain close to their premature or special needs babies.</p><p><b>Requirements:</b></p><ul><li>Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. Able to assess, plan, implement and evaluate nursing care.</li><li>One-year experience in nursing preferred.</li><li>Current Texas State RN License</li><li>CPR (American Heart Association)</li><li>NIHSS required within 90 days of hire/transfer date</li><li>ACLS required within 6 months of hire/transfer date</li><li>PALS required within 18 months of hire/transfer date (Alice, Beeville and Kleberg facilities)</li></ul><p><b>Work Type: </b></p><p>Full Time</p><p><b>EEO is the law - click below for more information: </b></p><p>https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf</p><p>We endeavor to make this site accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact us at (844) 257-6925.<br></p>