Registered Nurse Float III - Nursing Float Pool

CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Hospital - New Braunfels (CSRH-NB) is a well-established and full-service healthcare facility located in the heart of downtown New Braunfels, Texas. This hospital features a 94-private bed setup and continues to expand its services to meet the needs of the growing population in the New Braunfels area. With advanced medical equipment and a comprehensive range of healthcare services, CSRH-NB is committed to delivering high-quality patient care. The hospital offers a diverse array of specialties, including an Outpatient Imaging Center, orthopedic and surgical services, rehabilitation, and a renovated birthing center that provides 24/7 neonatal coverage. Emergency care services are robust and complemented by specialized care units such as a wound care/hyperbaric center, 3D mammography, and a full spectrum of heart care, including diagnostics and open-heart surgery.

The role of a nurse within the Emergency and other clinical settings at CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Hospital is vital to the hospital's mission of compassionate patient care. This nursing position requires a competent and experienced professional who can independently manage and deliver routine and complex care adhering to patient treatment plans. The nurse must demonstrate a thorough awareness of all relevant aspects of clinical situations and actively develop skills necessary to handle contingencies in clinical nursing environments. This role includes making appropriate care assignments and delegating tasks to other care providers to efficiently manage clinical situations. In addition to these responsibilities, the nurse must meet the expectations outlined by the OneCHRISTUS Competencies which encapsulate leadership at various levels, flexibility in assignments, and the ability to work across multiple units as necessary.

Nurses in this role are expected to engage fully in the nursing process which involves comprehensive assessment, diagnosis, planning, intervention, and evaluation for assigned patients. They must address the increasingly complex psychological, emotional, cultural, and social needs of patients and their families, providing education and health information tailored to diverse populations. This position demands proficiency in medication administration, monitoring for side effects, and accurate documentation of patient history and care.

Core competencies include adhering to the ANA Scope and Standards of Practice, ensuring patient safety, advocating for quality care, and complying with regulatory frameworks at federal, state, and local levels. A commitment to ongoing nursing research and quality improvement is essential, alongside effective communication across the continuum of care. Technical competencies include following clinical policies and standards, health information documentation, managing medical equipment, processing medical orders accurately, interpreting patient charts, and maintaining patient safety through evidence-based practices.

The hospital provides a supportive work environment with opportunities for professional growth and improvement. Nurses joining the team contribute directly to the enhancement of patient outcomes by delivering care grounded in evidence-based nursing models and collaborative healthcare teamwork. This full-time position involves working three days per week, with 12-hour shifts, allowing nurses to balance work responsibilities with personal life commitments.

This nursing role at CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Hospital - New Braunfels offers a rewarding career opportunity to those passionate about emergency care and clinical nursing within a vibrant and growing community. The hospital values highly skilled, compassionate nursing professionals who are dedicated to the health and well-being of their patients and eager to contribute to a culture of excellence and patient-centered care.