Job Description
DescriptionSummary:
This 36-bed Orthopedic Medical Surgical unit specializes in the care of patients ranging from Orthopedic, Spine, Neurological, Plastics, and Trauma related surgeries. This unit serves the general adult population ranging from young adult to geriatric. Located on the 6th floor, this specialty inpatient unit operates at an accelerated pace caring for post-operative patients, trauma stepdown, and patients admitted through the ED. Our care is driven by our mission and core values at CHRISTUS. The department promotes a team atmosphere with a focus on patient-centered care. Our team works very closely with Beaumont Bone and Joint, our Physical Therapy department, and an in-housed Nurse Practitioner to provide an exceptional level of post-surgical care. The Physical Therapy Department is a neighboring unit also located on the 6th floor, just down the hall. Physical Therapy rounds on all Orthopedic patients twice a day on our unit. We offer flexible scheduling and an engaging environment by promoting education and leadership among our team.
A Registered Professional Nurse is responsible for the delivery of patient care through the process of assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation and evaluation. In addition, the Registered Professional Nurse prescribes, delegates, coordinates, supervises and evaluates patient teaching and the activities of the ancillary nursing personnel while maintaining the standards of professional nursing. The Registered Nurse is able to provide direct and indirect care to patients.
Requirements:
A. Education/Skills
Graduate of a State Board accredited School of Nursing or equivalent.
B. Experience
Six (6) months acute hospital experience preferred.
C. Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications
Current RN license or permit to practice professional nursing in the State of Texas. American Heart Association BLS within two (2) weeks of employment
Work Type:
Full Time - Night Shift.
7pm -7am - flexible scheduling
Shift differentials:
7pm - 11pm +$3.50/hr on base rate
11pm - 7am +$4.50/hr on base rate
Saturday and Sunday +$2.50/hr weekend shift differential
180 hours of PTO front loaded upon hire
Time and a half for major holidays!
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