Per Diem / PRN Nurse RN - Progressive Care Unit - $26-46 per hour

Company: CHRISTUS Health
Location: Corpus Christi
Posted on: June 24, 2022

Job Description:

CHRISTUS Health is seeking a per diem / prn nurse RN Progressive Care Unit for a per diem / prn nursing job in Corpus Christi, Texas.Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Progressive Care Unit
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: ASAP
• Duration: Ongoing
• Up to 36.00 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours
• Employment Type: Per Diem / PRN
  DescriptionSummary:
  
  Provides professional nursing care for the comfort and well-being of patients. Prepares equipment and assists physician during examinations and treatments. Administers prescribed medications, changes dressings, cleans wounds, and monitors patient vital signs. Observes and maintains records on patient care, condition, reaction, and progress.
  
  A6 is a 27-bed Acute Cardiac Progressive Care Unit with quick patient turnover. 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 the patients with congestive heart failure, NSTEMI, STEMI, pre CABG, and peripheral vascular occlusions. We do have patients with Cardiac drips including Amiodarone, Cardizem, Dobutamine, Dobutrex, Primacore, and also take overflow patients from the ER with a Med Surg status. Our ratios consist of 1:3-1:5 based on acuity of the patient. 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.--
  
  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 License
  • CPR (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
    
    
    Christus Health Job ID #. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: RN, Registered Nurse -Cardiac Progressive Care - A6 - PRNAbout CHRISTUS HealthAt CHRISTUS Health, we deliver a complete healing experience that respects the individual. We serve our communities with dignity. And with a good deal of admiration. CHRISTUS Health is a Catholic, not-for-profit system made up of more than 600 centers, including long-term care facilities, community hospitals, walk-in clinics and health ministries. We are a community 45,000 strong, with over 15,000 physicians providing individualized care.--Sponsored by the Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word in Houston and San Antonio and the Sisters of the Holy Family of Nazareth, our mission is to extend the healing ministry of Jesus Christ to every individual we serve.Benefits
    • 403b retirement plan
    • Wellness and fitness programs
    • Medical benefits
    • Dental benefits
    • Vision benefits
    • Holiday Pay
    • Continuing Education
    • Pet insurance
    • Sick pay
    • Mileage reimbursement
    • Referral bonus
    • Employee assistance programs
    • License and certification reimbursement
    • Life insurance
    • Discount program

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