RN, Registered Nurse - 5NT Respiratory
Company: CHRISTUS Health
Location: Corpus Christi
Posted on: January 27, 2023
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Job Description:
Description
Summary:
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.
The Med/Surg Respiratory unit is a 36-bed unit that provides
exceptional care for patients with chest tubes, tracheostomies,
laryngectomies, post-op care for various conditions, infections,
COPD, pneumonia and other respiratory disorders. We also care for
general medical surgical patients. The mix of patients on this
floor make it a great starting point for nurses in our Residency
Program and for nurses who wish to become Certified in Medical
Surgical Nursing and work at the top of their license with this
population of rewarding and challenging patients. Our team has
transitioned into our state of the art hospital where we have a
brand new unit. Currently under development is our 5 North Tower
(5NT) Unit Based Council. We value the voice of our team and
encourage participation in Shared Governance. The patient to nurse
ratio on this unit is 5:1 and on occasion 6:1. We look forward to
welcoming you to the 5NT team, where you can practice your passion,
establish excellent foundational skills together with the
opportunity to specialize in Medical Surgical Nursing.
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:
Full Time
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.
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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.
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