Trauma Step Down RN Specialist (Hiring Immediately)

**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 is a 27-bed unit with an emphasis on the neurological, thoracic, abdominal,
and orthopedic trauma patient. The unit is the designated stroke overflow unit
for CHRISTUS Spohn. As a nurse on this fast-paced unit, you can expect to work
with a diverse, highly collaborative team of physicians, advanced
practitioners, RNs, LVNs, Therapists, RRTs, and ancillary staff. We are a unit
that values teamwork above all.
**_Requirements:_**
**EducationSkills**
* Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. Able to assess, plan, implement and evaluate nursing care
**Experience**
* One-year experience in nursing preferred.
**Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications**
* Current Texas State RN License
* CPR (American Heart Association)
* ACLS required within 6 months of hiretransfer date
* EKG required within 90 days of hiretransfer date
* TNCC within 18 months of hiretransfer date
**Work Type:**
Full Time
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