Travel Nurse RN - NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care
San Antonio, Texas
Children's Hospital of San Antonio

Job Overview for Healthcare Recruiters and Workers

Position Details

• Specialty: RN
• Location: San Antonio, Texas
• Facility: CHRISTUS Childrens Hospital (Part of CHRISTUS HEALTH)
• Employment Type: Travel
• Shift: Nights (7 PM - 7 AM)
• Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

The role involves providing both routine and complex nursing care in a clinical setting. The nurse will practice independently, demonstrating awareness of all relevant aspects of patient care. Responsibilities include:

• Utilizing the nursing process (assessment, diagnosis, planning, intervention, evaluation) for assigned patients.
• Addressing complex psychological, emotional, cultural, and social needs of patients and families.
• Administering medications and treatments, monitoring for side effects and effectiveness.
• Documenting patient history, symptoms, medication, and care provided.
• Educating patients, family members, and caregivers on care and resources.

Core Competencies

1. Utilization of the Nursing Process:

   • Critical thinking to assess patient needs.
   • Development and modification of care plans based on evidence-based practice.
   • Implementation and evaluation of patient care and therapeutic procedures.

2. Patient Throughput & Flow Process:

   • Planning for admission, discharge, and transfer needs.
   • Facilitating communication for the discharge process.

3. Unit Operations:

   • Planning and evaluating nursing care during assigned shifts.
   • Assessing staffing needs and participating in resource efforts.

4. Safe Practice/Quality Care/Regulations:

   • Incorporating patient safety practices to promote positive outcomes.
   • Demonstrating accountability for nursing research and quality improvement.

Technical Competencies

• Clinical Policies and Standards: Ensuring compliance with clinical procedures and standards.
• Health Information Documentation: Maintaining accurate patient records and documentation.
• Medical Equipment: Familiarity with basic medical equipment and ensuring proper functioning.
• Medical Order Processing: Processing medical orders accurately and efficiently.
• Patient Chart Reading and Interpretation: Reviewing and interpreting patient charts for accuracy.

Job Requirements

• Education: Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing preferred.
• Experience: Minimum of 1 year in the related nursing specialty preferred.
• Licenses/Certifications:

  • BLS required.
  • RN License in the state of employment or compact.
  • Current STABLE certification and NRP certification required within specified timeframes.

Position Requirements

• Newly hired experienced RNs must attend New Nurses Orientation within the first 30 days.
• Completion of all annual competency verification requirements is necessary.

This position is ideal for healthcare professionals looking to work in a dynamic environment focused on pediatric care.