RN I, Registered Nurse I - Cardiac
Company: CHRISTUS Health
Location: Carthage
Posted on: March 2, 2026
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Job Description:
Description Summary:Responsible for patient assessment, patient
care planning, and provision of quality nursing care to an assigned
group of patients for a defined work period. Provides direction and
supervision to LVN/LPNs, nursing assistants, unit secretaries, and
other clinical/clerical associates. By assignment, may function as
a charge nurse for the unit. Involves provision of patient
care/service to older adolescents, young adults, adults, geriatric
and pediatric patients.Responsibilities:Meets expectations of the
applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of
Others, or Leader of Leaders. Patient Care Planning Develops a
comprehensive nursing care plan which addresses all significant
needs and problems identified through nursing assessment. Prepares
nursing elements of the interdisciplinary care plan prior to the
initial team conference. Reviews and updates nursing care plan and
collaborates with team members as changes occur. Patient Care
Provision Implements patient care as planned in nursing care plan
and interdisciplinary care plan. Sets priorities based on knowledge
of patient acuity and patient needs. Provides safe and therapeutic
care and seeks resources when appropriate. Safely performs and
accurately documents procedures, consistent with established
nursing policy and procedure. Patient Care Evaluation Evaluates
patient response to interventions and attainment of goals in
collaboration with interdisciplinary team. Evaluates progress
toward nursing goals and revises goals as needed on a weekly basis.
Completes nursing progress note for assigned patients on a daily
basis. Completes nursing flow sheets for assigned patients on a
daily basis. Teaching Evaluates education needs of patient and
significant others and documents their response to teaching.
Utilizes, adapts, and revises teaching resources to meet patient
education needs. Explains procedures, tests, and disease process to
patients and families as needed. Acts as role model for health care
students and other team members. Acts as preceptor to assigned
orientees. Assists in the orientation of new staff by sharing
knowledge and experience. Patient Care Communication Reports and
documents accurately and concisely to appropriate persons the
patient's condition. Maintains patient confidentiality. Applies
basic verbal and nonverbal skills to maintain open, effective
communication among care team members, patients, and significant
others. Encourages direct discussion between staff members when
differences occur and seeks assistance to arbitrate differences as
needed. Gives and accepts constructive feedback appropriately.
Identifies actual and potentially unsafe patient care practices,
reports them in the designated manner, and suggests
alternatives.Job Requirements:Education/SkillsBachelor of Science
Degree in Nursing, preferredExperienceSix months to a year of
experience as a licensed RN or holder of an active GN
permitLicenses, Registrations, or CertificationsBLS required RN
License in state of employment or compact Graduate Nurse
PermitAssociates with an unsuccessful licensure application or on
the 75th day following the effective date of the temporary permit;
will be transferred to another position within CHRISTUS
HealthPosition 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 MedSurg 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 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 anExperienced 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 anExperienced Associate New to the
Specialty.CredentialGrace 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 - 7PMWork Type:Full Time
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