Summary:
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.
CVICU is an 8-bed ICU unit. The staff are highly specialized in cardiovascular services such as post-open heart, thoracotomy, and vascular services. The RNs are tenured and work very closely with our cardiovascular surgeons and are highly trained in the care of the patients. We provide the most comprehensive range of surgical and medical services for cardiac care in South Texas. Our facility houses: 6 cardiac catheterization labs, 3 cardiovascular surgery suites, Cardiac rehabilitation unit, and Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit.
Responsibilities:
Job Requirements:
Education/Skills
Experience
Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications
Position Requirements:
Education/Skills
Experience
Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications
In accordance with the CHRISTUS Health License, Certification and Registration Verification Policy, all Associates are required to obtain required certifications for their respective positions within the designated time frame.
Credential Grace Periods:
If additional credentials are required per the Position Requirements section, a grace period to obtain the certification will apply, dependent on your experience level.
Credential | Grace Periods for | Grace Periods for |
Basic Life Support (BLS) | No grace period. AHA or Red Cross accepted at time of hire. | No grace period. AHA or Red Cross accepted at time of hire. |
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) | Within 30 days of hire. | Within 90 days of hire. |
Pediatric Life Support (PALS) | Within 30 days of hire. | Within 90 days of hire. |
Trauma Nurse Core Curriculum (TNCC) | Within 60 days of hire. | Within 18 months of hire. |
Trauma Care After Resuscitation (TCAR) | Within 60 days of hire. | Within 18 months of hire. |
Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) | Within 30 days of hire. | Within 60 days of hire. |
AWHONN INTERMEDIATE FHM (Fetal Heart Monitoring) | Within 30 days of hire. | Within 60 days of hire. |
STABLE (Neonatal Education) | Within 30 days of hire. | Within 60 days of hire. |
Work Schedule:
PRN
Work Type:
Per Diem As Needed
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RN, Registered Nurse - CVICU - PRN
PRN
PRN
Nursing
CHRISTUS Spohn Hospital Corpus Christi - Shoreline
600 Elizabeth Street
Corpus Christi, TX 78404
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