RN, Registered Nurse - Operating Room - PRN at CHRISTUS Health

Description Summary: Demonstrates proficiency and independence in the care of patients and their families/significant others by applying and documenting the nursing process, assessment, nursing diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation. Consults with staff, physicians and management on nursing problems and interpretation of hospital policies to ensure patient needs are met. Continues to learn new skills and maintains clinical competency within the department to provide direct and safe patient care. Responsibilities: Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders. Promotes positive public relations for the department and the hospital by presenting self in a professional manner; assisting in community service programs, as requested. Ability to problem solve patient/family issues to a positive conclusion for all involved. Demonstrates communication skills necessary to interact with persons of varying age and/or cultures. Always displays a positive attitude. Develops and maintains good relationships with co-workers, other department staff and physicians No disruptions. Practices five rights of medication administration. Demonstrates efficient time management skills to maximize productivity. Demonstrates and encourages teamwork. Asks for assistance and information from others when necessary. Support the Mission and Philosophy of the hospital and the Department. Demonstrates an understanding of and complies with Policies assists in community service programs as requested. Demonstrates communication skills necessary to interact with persons of varying age and/or cultures. Answers telephone as assigned, route calls or takes messages appropriately. Supports the Mission and Philosophy of the hospital and the Department. Demonstrates an understanding and application of these policies. Respects confidentiality. Ability to speak additional languages preferred. Must have strong written and verbal skills. Must have basic computer knowledge. 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 required ACLS required PALS required Verbal CPI hire required Work Type: Per Diem As Needed