Medical Unit Nurse

Company: CHI St Joseph Health
Location: Bryan
Posted on: August 3, 2022

Job Description:

Overview
As a Medical Unit Nurse on our 38-bed unit at St. Joseph Health Regional Hospital in Bryan, Texas, - you'll put your nursing skills and knowledge to the test as you closely monitor your patients' vitals like blood pressure, oxygen saturation, heart rhythms, and respiration. You'll also put patients and their loved ones at ease by explaining test results in a way they can understand and make significant healthcare decisions. - -Each day you'll serve as a key member of our nursing team by working with our doctors and other clinical specialists to closely observe patients requiring continuous cardiac monitoring. You'll build trust in these interactions by learning new concepts and applying what you know in real-time to provide solutions for real people. Your success in this role comes from your enthusiasm to provide great care, learn new things, and ability to communicate effectively with peers, patients, and patients' loved ones. - -About Us: -St. Joseph Health Regional Hospital is a 220-bed non-profit facility providing quality health care to patients and communities in and around Bryan, Texas. As a level II trauma center, we are the highest-level major trauma center in the Brazos Valley. - - -We are part of CommonSpirit Health which operates 139 hospitals and more than 1,000 care sites across 21 states, making our services accessible to nearly 1 in 4 U.S. residents. -If you are committed to social justice, health equity, and prepared to deliver care in new, innovative ways, you belong with us.
Responsibilities
Track routine heart rate, blood pressure, and pulse ox levelsQuickly report and address any changes in conditionPatiently and thoroughly explain tests results and procedures to patients and family membersEducate patients on post-hospital care, including prescribed medicine, care maintenance, and prevention
Qualifications
-Associates Degree in Nursing In NursingOne (1) Year of Nursing Experience preferredActive Registered Nurse (RN) license that allows you to practice in TexasBasic Life Support (BLS)Specialty certification (ex: CCRN, CNOR, CEN) preferred - -While you're busy impacting the healthcare industry, we'll take care of you with benefits that include health/dental/vision, FSA, matching retirement plans, paid vacation, adoption assistance, and more! -

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