RN - Nurse Residency, Beaumont - July 2026 Program
Company: CHRISTUS Health
Location: Beaumont
Posted on: March 15, 2026
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Job Description:
Description Summary:Responsible for patient assessment, patient
care planning, and provision of quality nursing care to an assigned
group of patients for a defined work period. Provides direction and
supervision to LVN/LPNs, nursing assistants, unit secretaries, and
other clinical/clerical associates. By assignment, may function as
a charge nurse for the unit. Involves provision of patient
care/service to older adolescents, young adults, adults, geriatric
and pediatric patients.Responsibilities:Meets expectations of the
applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of
Others, or Leader of Leaders. Patient Care Planning Develops a
comprehensive nursing care plan which addresses all significant
needs and problems identified through nursing assessment. Prepares
nursing elements of the interdisciplinary care plan prior to the
initial team conference. Reviews and updates nursing care plan and
collaborates with team members as changes occur. Patient Care
Provision Implements patient care as planned in nursing care plan
and interdisciplinary care plan. Sets priorities based on knowledge
of patient acuity and patient needs. Provides safe and therapeutic
care and seeks resources when appropriate. Safely performs and
accurately documents procedures, consistent with established
nursing policy and procedure. Patient Care Evaluation Evaluates
patient response to interventions and attainment of goals in
collaboration with interdisciplinary team. Evaluates progress
toward nursing goals and revises goals as needed on a weekly basis.
Completes nursing progress note for assigned patients on a daily
basis. Completes nursing flow sheets for assigned patients on a
daily basis. Teaching Evaluates education needs of patient and
significant others and documents their response to teaching.
Utilizes, adapts, and revises teaching resources to meet patient
education needs. Explains procedures, tests, and disease process to
patients and families as needed. Acts as role model for health care
students and other team members. Acts as preceptor to assigned
orientees. Assists in the orientation of new staff by sharing
knowledge and experience. Patient Care Communication Reports and
documents accurately and concisely to appropriate persons the
patient's condition. Maintains patient confidentiality. Applies
basic verbal and nonverbal skills to maintain open, effective
communication among care team members, patients, and significant
others. Encourages direct discussion between staff members when
differences occur and seeks assistance to arbitrate differences as
needed. Gives and accepts constructive feedback appropriately.
Identifies actual and potentially unsafe patient care practices,
reports them in the designated manner, and suggests
alternatives.CORE COMPETENCIESStandard I: Utilizes the Nursing
ProcessUses critical thinking skills to assess the basic physical,
psychosocial, social, cultural, Spiritual, and development needs of
patient and families Communicates findings to appropriate
healthcare team members Develops and uses a specific plan of care
and modifies it to meet individual patient needs using
evidence-based practice. Implements patient care and therapeutic
procedures; monitors and documents progression of treatment and
teaching goals Evaluates the care and treatment(s) provided to the
patient and the patient response to the care and treatment(s).
Performs timely reassessment and documentation Must be able to
perform unit specific competencies based on the specific patient
care need for designated unit's patient populationStandard II.
Patient Throughput & Patient Flow ProcessAnticipates and plans for
admission/discharge/transfer needs to facilitate patient flow
Utilizes appropriate systems of communication and tools to
facilitate the discharge process Coaches on tools and techniques
for checking, cross checking and validating orders to ensure
accuracyStandard III. Unit OperationsPlans, directs, and evaluates
the overall nursing care and functions in a particular nursing unit
during an assigned shift Demonstrates good stewardship in proper
use and maintenance of equipment and Supplies Assesses departmental
staffing needs; actively participates in resourcing efforts.
Educates and trains others on the operations, ethics, and
regulations within the industryStandard IV. Safe Practice/Quality
Care/RegulationsIncorporates patient safety practices/guidelines to
promote a safe environment resulting in positive patient outcomes
Demonstrates accountability for nursing research and quality
improvement activities Provides evidence-based nursing care
Communicates patient information effectively across the continuum
of care Educates and trains others on the operations, ethics, and
regulations within the industry. Knowledge of federal, state and
local healthcare related laws and regulations; ability to comply
with these in healthcare practices and activitiesTECHNICAL
COMPETENCIESClinical Policies and StandardsFollows a specific set
of standards and associated clinical procedures Analyzes policy and
standards documentation and ensures organizational compliance
Provides feedback for improvement of procedures Assists in the
development and implementation of specific procedures Works with
control and monitoring mechanisms, tools and techniquesHealth
Information DocumentationShares experiences with maintaining paper
and electronic patient documentation Walk through the steps and
procedures for receiving, validating and updating patient records
Describes the flow of information between various stations or units
Discusses the functions, features and document flow of electronic
documentation Transcribes verbal orders; explains techniques for
ensuring their accuracy Explains health information documentation
best practices and their rationale across health care
practicesMedical EquipmentDescribes experience with basic medical
equipment used in own unit or facility Uses standard diagnostic
tools and techniques to resolves common equipment problems Educates
patients about the appropriate use of home medical equipment
Ensures that all equipment and related supplies are in proper
working order prior to use to ensure patient safety Inspects,
troubleshoots and evaluates incoming equipmentMedical Order
ProcessingShares experiences with processing medical orders for one
or more groups of patients or conditions Describes functions and
features of the system used to enter, validate, update and forward
medical orders Discusses common errors, their sources and
procedures for correcting Explains considerations for entering and
following standing orders Differentiates between standing orders
and preprinted orders and considerations for eachPatient Chart
Reading and InterpretationDescribes experiences in reading and
interpreting patient charts for patients on unit and under own care
Reviews patients' charts for completion and accuracy; identifies
and alerts to mistakes or omissions Recognizes unexpected readings
and alerts nursing or medical staff Relates examples of
mis-readings or misinterpretations and lessons learned Reviews,
discusses and validates own interpretation with othersPatient
SafetyShares experiences with ensuring safety for one or more
patient groups or settings Explains key features of safety
guidelines and procedures for those groups and settings Listens and
responds to safety inquiries from patients and family members
Recognizes and addresses physiological and psychological signs of
problems Describes considerations for patients who can cause to
harm to self, versus harm to others Utilizes appropriate systems to
document misses and near misses, participates in immediate
investigating, analysis and reporting in real timeJob
Requirements:Education/SkillsBachelor of Science Degree in Nursing,
preferredExperienceSix months to a year of experience as a licensed
RN or holder of an active GN permitLicenses, Registrations, or
CertificationsBLS required RN License in state of employment or
compact Graduate Nurse Permit Associates with an unsuccessful
licensure application or on the 75th day following the effective
date of the temporary permit; will be transferred to another
position within CHRISTUS HealthIn accordance with the CHRISTUS
Health License, Certification and Registration Verification Policy,
all Associates are required to obtain the required certifications
for their respective positions within the designated time
frame.Work Schedule:3 Days - 12 HoursWork Type:Full Time
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