RN, Registered Nurse - ICU
Company: Christus Health
Location: Kingsville
Posted on: January 3, 2026
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Job Description:
Description The Intensive Care Unit is a 10-bed, modern unit
specializing in the care of the critically ill adult and elderly
adult. Special procedures include but are not limited to:
intubations with mechanical ventilator management, arterial lines,
TEE, insertion of temporary pacemakers and external pacing, and
cardiac drips. We have an average daily census of 8. This unit also
monitors as many as 24 telemetry units. The most frequent medical
diagnoses seen are Myocardial Infarction, Congestive Heart Failure,
Arrhythmias, COPD, Septic Shock, CVA, Overdoses, Hypertensive
Crisis, Pneumonia and DKA. Common surgical conditions are
Appendectomy, Exploratory laparotomy, Cholecystectomy (laparoscopic
and open procedures), Bowel Resection, Hysterectomy and Amputation.
The Spohn Kleberg ICU team is known for their expertise, loyalty,
teamwork and dedication. They are excellent mentors and have helped
many new nurses and students succeed. They provide excellent
patient care and strive for customer satisfaction, which is evident
by the unit consistently exceeding Press Ganey scores. The
associates are involved with hospital committees and special
events. The best part of working in the ICU is that we are truly a
working family. Summary: The competent Nurse, in the same or
similar clinical setting, practices independently and demonstrates
an awareness of all relevant aspects of a situation. Provides
routine and complex care, with the ability to on long-range goals
or plans. Continues to develop the ability to cope with and manage
contingencies of clinical nursing. Makes appropriate assignments
and delegates to other care providers as a means to help manage the
clinical situation. Responsibilities: Meets expectations of the
applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of
Others, or Leader of Leaders. Consistent with the ANA Scope and
Standards of Practice, provides nursing care utilizing the nursing
process, including assessment, diagnosis, planning, intervention
and evaluation for assigned patients. Addresses increasingly
complex psychological, emotional, cultural, and social needs of
patient and families in accordance with their level of practice.
Using the appropriate protocol, administers medications and
treatments; monitors for side-effects and effectiveness of the
treatment prescribed. Documents patient history, symptoms,
medication, and care given. Assess learning needs and provides
education to patients, family members and/or care givers; identify
issues and resources. Job Requirements: Education/Skills Bachelor
of Science Degree in Nursing, preferred Experience 1 year of
experience in the related nursing specialty preferred Licenses,
Registrations, or Certifications BLS required RN License in state
of employment or compact Position Requirements: Education/Skills
All newly hired experienced RNs must attend New Nurses Orientation
within the first 30 days of hire. New hires are precepted by a
designated trained staff member and initial on-boarding
requirements are validated through successful completion of the
designated organizational entry competency validation and a
Critical Care Department-specific competency validation. Completion
of all annual competency verification requirements. Experience One
year of experience in Critical Care setting preferred but will
accept new graduates. Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications
Current ACLS certification required In accordance with the CHRISTUS
Health License, Certification and Registration Verification Policy,
all Associates are required to obtain required certifications for
their respective positions within the designated time frame.
Credential Grace Periods: If additional credentials are required
per the Position Requirements section, a grace period to obtain the
certification will apply, dependent on your experience level. Any
Candidate/Associate with at least one year of acute care clinical
experience in a similar service line within the past three years is
considered an Experienced Associate. Any Candidate/Associate who
does not have at least one year of full-time acute care clinical
experience in the same service line within the past three years is
considered an Experienced Associate New to the Specialty.
Credential Grace Periods for Experienced Associates Grace Periods
for New Graduates & Experienced Associates New to the Specialty
Basic Life Support (BLS) No grace period. AHA or Red Cross accepted
at time of hire. No grace period. AHA or Red Cross accepted at time
of hire. Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Within 30 days of
hire. Within 90 days of hire. Pediatric Life Support (PALS) Within
30 days of hire. Within 90 days of hire. Trauma Nurse Core
Curriculum (TNCC) Within 60 days of hire. Within 18 months of hire.
Trauma Care After Resuscitation (TCAR) Within 60 days of hire.
Within 18 months of hire. Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)
Within 30 days of hire. Within 60 days of hire. AWHONN INTERMEDIATE
FHM (Fetal Heart Monitoring) Within 30 days of hire. Within 60 days
of hire. STABLE (Neonatal Education) Within 30 days of hire. Within
60 days of hire. Work Schedule: 7AM - 7PM Work Type: Per Diem As
Needed
Keywords: Christus Health, Corpus Christi , RN, Registered Nurse - ICU, Healthcare , Kingsville, Texas
