RN ED
CommonSpirit Health · Houston, TX
- On site
- Full-time
- $75,000 / year
- Houston, TX
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Job highlights
- Deliver compassionate, high-quality patient care.
- Perform critical assessments and implement care plans.
- Collaborate within an interdisciplinary team.
- Utilize acute critical thinking and patient-first mindset.
- Advance your career in a fast-paced environment.
About the role
Job Summary and Responsibilities
As a Registered Nurse (RN), you will be a pivotal healthcare professional, delivering compassionate, high-quality care that truly impacts our patients' well-being and recovery.
Every day, you will leverage your expertise to provide individualized, comprehensive care, making critical assessments, performing skilled procedures, and meticulously implementing patient care plans. You'll collaborate seamlessly within an interdisciplinary team, contributing to a dynamic environment focused on optimal patient outcomes.
To thrive in this vital role, you will possess keen assessment skills, acute critical thinking, and a patient-first mindset, driven by a profound enthusiasm to help others. Your sense of urgency and dedication to excellence in a fast-paced environment will not only support patient recovery but also fuel your own career advancement.
ESSENTIAL KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Assessment
- Does admission and ongoing assessment of patient’s condition.
- Provides nursing care to meet the patient’s physical, psychological and spiritual needs.
- Notifies doctor of changes in assessment that require attention.
Planning
- Designs, directs, evaluates, and documents the plan of care, patient/family teaching and the transition of care plan to include a safe appropriate level of care discharge.
- Works with other clinical disciplines to meet specialized patient care and discharge needs.
- Formulates a plan of care and daily goals that takes into consideration the individualized needs of the patient.
Implementation
- Prepares patients physically, psychologically, and spiritually for treatments, surgeries and diagnostic studies to help reduce patient anxiety.
- Knows patients' conditions and reports significant changes to Charge Nurse/Team Leader, and/or physician.
- Implements patient safety initiative and protocols including medication safety practices, physician orders, consult notifications.
Evaluation
- Reassesses patients at appropriate intervals following interventions.
- Notifies physician as necessary to modify interventions.
- Adjusts nursing care to meet patient's emerging and changing needs.
Report Skills
- Gives and receives report using Bedside Shift Report including family participation.
- Provides an accurate and comprehensive report to the oncoming shift to help establish continuity of patient care.
- Receives report from
Job Requirements
- Required Associate's Of Science Nursing and At least one (1) year of RN experience
- Demonstrated competence in Registered Nurse I performance expectations or meets experience requirements upon hire
- Registered Nurse: TX, upon hire
- Basic Life Support - AHA BLS, within 14 days
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support, within 6 months
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support, within 6 months
Where You'll Work
St. Luke's Health–The Vintage Hospital is 106 bed facility that is nationally-recognized for providing high-quality, compassionate care to Northwest Houston communities including Willowbrook, Champions and Tomball. With the resources and expertise of the St. Luke’s Health system, St. Luke's-The Vintage offers the latest advancements in diagnostic and surgical services, including heart care, lung health and orthopedics. St. Luke’s Health is a member of CommonSpirit.
Key skills/competency
- Registered Nurse
- Patient Assessment
- Care Planning
- Nursing Care
- Critical Thinking
- Patient Safety
- Communication
- Team Collaboration
- Emergency Response
- Medical Procedures
Skills & topics
- Registered Nurse
- RN
- Nursing
- Patient Care
- Healthcare
- Assessment
- Care Planning
- Critical Thinking
- Medical Surgical
- Emergency Department
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight your RN experience, Associate's degree, and any specific certifications like BLS, ACLS, or PALS.
- Showcase key skills: Emphasize your assessment abilities, critical thinking, and patient-first mindset in your application.
- Understand the role: Demonstrate your understanding of patient care planning, implementation, and evaluation processes.
- Prepare for interviews: Be ready to discuss your experience in fast-paced environments and your commitment to patient safety and outcomes.
- Research CommonSpirit Health: Familiarize yourself with their mission and values to align your responses with their organizational culture.
Technical preparation
Master core nursing skills and procedures.,Practice patient assessment and care planning.,Review hospital protocols and safety initiatives.,Prepare for ACLS and PALS certification.
Behavioral questions
Describe a challenging patient assessment.,How do you handle fast-paced environments?,Share an experience of team collaboration.,How do you prioritize patient needs?
Frequently asked questions
- What are the required qualifications for a Registered Nurse at CommonSpirit Health?
- To be considered for this Registered Nurse position at CommonSpirit Health, you must possess an Associate's Degree in Nursing and at least one year of RN experience. Additionally, Texas RN licensure is required upon hire, along with BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications within specified timelines.
- What is the pay range for a Registered Nurse at CommonSpirit Health?
- The hourly pay range for a Registered Nurse at CommonSpirit Health is between $35.45 and $55.36. This range reflects the compensation for the role based on experience and qualifications.
- What kind of patient care is expected from a Registered Nurse at St. Luke's Health–The Vintage Hospital?
- As a Registered Nurse, you will provide individualized, comprehensive care, including admission and ongoing assessments, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient care. This involves meeting physical, psychological, and spiritual needs, collaborating with a team, and ensuring patient safety.
- What are the key responsibilities of a Registered Nurse at CommonSpirit Health?
- Key responsibilities include conducting patient assessments, developing and implementing care plans, preparing patients for procedures, reporting significant changes in patient condition, and providing accurate patient reports to the oncoming shift.
- What certifications are required for a Registered Nurse role at CommonSpirit Health?
- For this Registered Nurse role at CommonSpirit Health, you must have Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 14 days of hire, and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) within 6 months of hire.