RN, Registered Nurse - N – Neuro IMC​/Neurosurgical

Hospital Overview

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

8NT is a 36-bed unit with a focus on Neuro Telemetry and Neuro Surgical Services. The primary patient population is composed of stroke, brain, and spinal conditions that range from seizures, brain aneurysm, laminectomy, cervical fusion, stable craniotomy mechanical thrombectomy after 24 hours of ICU recovery. We have a strong working relationship with our neurosurgeons and neurologists who provide education and guidance to help enhance our nursing care.

We pride ourselves on our TJC Comprehensive Level 1 Stroke Certification. We strive to maintain a culture of teamwork and quality. Every associate from our physicians, stroke coordinators, nurses, certified nursing assistants, therapists, and case managers plays a crucial role in the success of our unit.

The competent Nurse, in the same or similar clinical setting, practices independently and demonstrates an awareness of all relevant aspects of a situation. 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 as a means to help manage the clinical situation.

• Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS
  
  Competencies:
  
  Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
• Consistent with the ANA Scope and Standards of Practice, provides nursing care utilizing the nursing process, including assessment, diagnosis, planning, intervention and evaluation for assigned patients.
• Addresses increasingly complex psychological, emotional, cultural, and social needs of patient and families in accordance with their level of practice.
• Using the appropriate protocol, administers medications and treatments; monitors for side‑effects and effectiveness of the treatment prescribed.
• Documents patient history, symptoms, medication, and care given.
• Assesses learning needs and provides education to patients, family members and/or care givers; identifies issues and resources.

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing, preferred

• 1 year of experience in the related nursing specialty preferred

• BLS required
• RN License in state of employment or compact

N/A

• Basic Life Support (BLS) – Experienced Associates:
  No grace period;
  New Graduates & Experienced Associates New to the Specialty:
  No grace period.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) – Experienced Associates:
  Within 30 days of hire;
  New Graduates & Experienced Associates New to the Specialty:
  Within 90 days of hire.
• Pediatric Life Support (PALS) – Experienced Associates:
  Within 30 days of hire;
  New Graduates & Experienced Associates New to the Specialty:
  Within 90 days of hire.
• Trauma Nurse Core Curriculum (TNCC) – Experienced Associates:
  Within 60 days of hire;
  New Graduates & Experienced Associates New to the Specialty:
  Within 18 months of hire.
• Trauma Care After Resuscitation (TCAR) – Experienced Associates:
  Within 60 days of hire;
  New Graduates & Experienced Associates New to the Specialty:
  Within 18 months of hire.
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) – Experienced Associates:
  Within 30 days of hire;
  New Graduates & Experienced Associates New to the Specialty:
  Within 60 days of hire.
• AWHONN INTERMEDIATE FHM (Fetal Heart Monitoring) – Experienced Associates:
  Within 30 days of hire;
  New Graduates & Experienced Associates New to the Specialty:
  Within 60 days of hire.
• STABLE (Neonatal Education) – Experienced Associates:
  Within 30 days of hire;
  New Graduates & Experienced Associates New to the Specialty:
  Within 60 days of hire.

3 Days – 12 Hours

Full Time