RN, Registered Nurse Lead - General Surgery

Description

CHRISTUS Spohn Hospital Corpus Christi - Shoreline overlooking Corpus Christi Bay is the largest and foremost acute care medical facility in the region, with a full range of diagnostic and surgical specialty services in cardiac, cancer, and stroke care. It is the leading emergency facility in the area with a Level II Trauma Center in the Coastal Bend, staffed with physicians and nurses specially trained in emergency services.

The Pavilion and North Tower house a state-of-the-art emergency department, ICU, Cardiac Cath Lab and surgical suites

A teaching facility in affiliation with the Texas A&M University System Health and Science Center College of Medicine

Accredited Chest Pain Center

Accredited Joint Commission Stroke Team

Summary :

Supports and coordinates day-to-day activities of nursing personnel in patient care units, provides direction to Clinical Staff, implements work of assigned units, and coordinates activities with other patient care units and related departments. Provides routine and complex care, with the ability to on long-range goals or plans. Continues to develop the ability to cope with and manage contingencies of clinical nursing. Makes appropriate assignments and delegates to other care providers to help manage the clinical situation.

Responsibilities :

Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies : Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.

Organizing and overseeing patient care delivery during an assigned shift, ensuring proper staffing and smooth operations of a patient care unit.

Coaching / counseling individual team members; monitoring and providing feedback on performance and addressing training needs.

Documenting daily staffing, operational, and administrative records; maintaining compliance with governmental policies and procedures.

Providing direction and support to nursing staff demonstrating and promoting respect for the dignity and rights of every patient; assisting with communications with patients and families

Allocates team resources responsibly and equitably, delegates appropriate levels of responsibility and authority, and provides oversight and guidance.

Mediates and resolves conflicts among individuals, groups, and departments.

Job Requirements : Education / Skills

Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing, preferred

Experience

2 years of clinical patient care experience in a relevant setting

Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications

BLS required

RN License in state of employment or compact

In accordance with the CHRISTUS Health License, Certification and Registration Verification Policy, all Associates are required to obtain the required certifications for their respective positions within the designated time frame.

Work Schedule : 6 : 30AM - 3PM

Work Type : Full Time