RN, Registered Nurse - Emergency Department
Company: Christus Health
Location: Kingsville
Posted on: March 1, 2026
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Job Description:
Description 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 life saving 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. Our average daily census is 60. 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 most frequent surgical
conditions are appendicitis, fractured hip and spontaneous
abortion. 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.” Our team has been recognized for exceeding
the goal for treating a MI or stroke patient. They have made
changes to the overall flow in the ER to improve the door to doctor
times and over all patient experience. We have earned the Silver
Award from the American Heart Association for our Stroke Care.
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 an Emergency Department- specific
competency validation. All newly licensed RNs may participate in a
residency program or other specific orientation. Skills completion
and competency completion will be achieved with the preceptor at
the bedside and documented through the program’s tracking software.
Completion of all annual competency verification requirements.
Experience One year of experience in a related nursing specialty
preferred. Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications Current ACLS
certification required Current PALS certification required Current
TNCC 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: 7PM - 7AM Work Type: Full Time
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