Registered Nurse - Kingsville, TX, United States - CHRISTUS Health

Description

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) 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) offers leadership and direction to all support staff within department.

The Emergency Department of CHRISTUS Spohn Hospital Kleberg is a 12 bed unit organized and designed for the immediate treatment of emergency medical and/or surgical conditions.

We have a Medical provider 24 hours per day with An Advance Practitioner 9 hours per day. The Emergency Department had been designated a Level IV Trauma Center by Texas Department of Health.

The department is responsible for initiating lifesaving procedures in all types of emergency situations and for providing emergency care for other conditions, including chronic medical problems and minor injuries and illnesses.

After emergency measures are implemented the patient may be transferred within the hospital, to another institution, or discharged home.

The most frequent medical diagnoses seen are R/O Myocardial Infarction, Congestive Heart Failure, Pneumonia , Cardiovascular conditions, cardiopulmonary conditions, Diabetes Mellitus, Hepatitis, Pancreatitis, URI and Urosepsis.

The ER staff work closely with the community by providing education on disease process and safety measures.

We also volunteer our time and service to help out our local naval base during events such as "Wings over Texas" and our surrounding areas with events such as, "Beach to Bay." They have made changes to the overall flow in the ER to improve the door to doctor times and over all patient experience.

Associate's Degree in Nursing
One year experience in nursing preferred.
New graduate nurses must obtain ACLS by the end of the clinical orientation period.
De-escalation training required within 90 days of hire/transfer date
New graduate nurses must obtain TNCC within 18 months of hire/transfer date.
New graduate nurses must obtain PALS by the end of the clinical orientation period.
Per Diem As Needed

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