RN, Registered Nurse - Emergency Department
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeOn-site
location_on523, East Alexander Avenue, Kingsville, Kleberg County, Texas, 78363, United States
About the Team
The Emergency Department at CHRISTUS Spohn Hospital Kleberg is a dedicated 12-bed unit designed for the immediate treatment of emergency medical and surgical conditions. Designated as a Level IV Trauma Center by the Texas Department of Health, our team is responsible for initiating life-saving procedures across a wide spectrum of emergencies, from chronic medical issues and minor injuries to critical trauma. With an average daily census of 60 patients, we handle frequent diagnoses including myocardial infarction, heart failure, pneumonia, and various surgical conditions like appendicitis and hip fractures.
Our department is staffed with a medical provider available 24 hours a day and an Advanced Practitioner for 9 hours daily. Beyond clinical care, our staff is deeply committed to community engagement, providing education on disease processes and safety measures. We actively volunteer for local events such as "Wings over Texas" at the naval base and "Beach to Bay." Our team has earned the Silver Award from the American Heart Association for Stroke Care and has successfully implemented workflow changes to improve door-to-doctor times and the overall patient experience.
Work location
Work model: On-site
523, East Alexander Avenue, Kingsville, Kleberg County, Texas, 78363, United States
Kingsville, Texas
Key Responsibilities
- check_circleProvide routine and complex nursing care using the nursing process for assigned patients
- check_circleAddress psychological, emotional, cultural, and social needs of patients and families
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Skills, education and keywords
Skills: Bachelor Of Science Degree In Nursing, BLS, RN License, Acls, Pals, TNCC, Tcar, NRP, Awhonn Intermediate FHM, Stable.
Education: Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing, preferred.
Frequently asked questions about RN, Registered Nurse - Emergency Department at CHRISTUS Health
What does a RN, Registered Nurse - Emergency Department at CHRISTUS Health do?expand_more
In this RN, Registered Nurse - Emergency Department at CHRISTUS Health role, you will provide routine and complex nursing care using the nursing process for assigned patients; address psychological, emotional, cultural, and social needs of patients and families; administer medications and treatments while monitoring for side effects and effectiveness; and make appropriate assignments and delegate tasks to other care providers.
What are the requirements for this RN, Registered Nurse - Emergency Department role?expand_more
To qualify for the RN, Registered Nurse - Emergency Department at CHRISTUS Health position, applicants should have: Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing preferred; 1 year of experience in related nursing specialty preferred; BLS required; RN License in state of employment or compact; ACLS certification required; and PALS certification required.
Where is the RN, Registered Nurse - Emergency Department role at CHRISTUS Health located?expand_more
RN, Registered Nurse - Emergency Department at CHRISTUS Health is based in 523, East Alexander Avenue, Kingsville, Kleberg County, Texas, 78363, United States. This is a on-site role.