RN, Registered Nurse - Trauma Progressive Care A9
Company: Christus Health
Location: Corpus Christi
Posted on: January 23, 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.A9 Trauma Progressive Care Unit
(PCU) is a 27-bed intermediate care unit with an emphasis on the
neurological, thoracic, abdominal, and orthopedic trauma patient.
In addition, A9 PCU is the designated stroke overflow unit for
CHRISTUS Spohn. As a PCU, A9 registered nurses hold BLS, ACLS,
TNCC, and NIHSS certificates and are required to hold multiple
advanced competencies to include the administration of
anti-arrhythmic drips, the management of non-invasive respiratory
support, and the performance of serial neurological and NIHSS
exams.. Our staffing consists of a 1:3-5 nurse to patient ratio
that is adjusted based on patient acuity.As a nurse working on this
fast-paced unit, you can expect to working with a hard-working,
diverse, highly collaborative team of physicians, advanced
practitioners, RNs, LVNs, Therapists, RRTs, and ancillary staff. If
you are a professional whom is looking for both growth and support
in an exciting setting, consider joining our team!Requirements:
Required
Keywords: Christus Health, Corpus Christi , RN, Registered Nurse - Trauma Progressive Care A9, Other , Corpus Christi, Texas
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