The competent Nurse, in the same or similar clinical setting, practices independently and demonstrates an awareness of all relevant aspects of a situation.
Meets applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies (Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders)Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
Day to day
Provides nursing care using the nursing process for assigned patients
Day to day
Addresses increasingly complex psychological, emotional, cultural, and social needs of patients and familiesAddresses increasingly complex psychological, emotional, cultural, and social needs of patient and families in accordance with their level of practice.
Day to day
Administers medications and treatments per protocol; monitors side-effects and effectivenessUsing the appropriate protocol, administers medications and treatments; monitors for side-effects and effectiveness of the treatment prescribed.
Day to day
Documents patient history, symptoms, medication, and care givenDocuments patient history, symptoms, medication, and care given.
Day to day
Assesses learning needs and provides education to patients, families and/or caregiversAssess learning needs and provides education to patients, family members and/or care givers; identify issues and resources.
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.
Responsibilities
Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
Consistent with the ANA Scope and Standards of Practice, provides nursing care utilizing the nursing process, including assessment, diagnosis, planning, intervention and evaluation for assigned patients.
Addresses increasingly complex psychological, emotional, cultural, and social needs of patient and families in accordance with their level of practice.
Using the appropriate protocol, administers medications and treatments; monitors for side-effects and effectiveness of the treatment prescribed.
Documents patient history, symptoms, medication, and care given.
Assess learning needs and provides education to patients, family members and/or care givers; identify issues and resources.
Job
Requirements
Education/Skills
Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing, preferred
Experience
1 year of experience in the related nursing specialty preferred
Neighborhoods+Mount Pleasant functions as a close-knit East Texas regional center where residential living spans quiet, tree-shaded streets near Dellwood Park, established properties surrounding the historic town core, and garden-style rental options such as Shadywood Apartments. Working professionals often choose central residential corridors that allow immediate traversal across town, while others seek rural acreage and smaller enclave living in neighboring Titus County communities like Winfield.
Mount Pleasant functions as a close-knit East Texas regional center where residential living spans quiet, tree-shaded streets near Dellwood Park, established properties surrounding the historic town core, and garden-style rental options such as Shadywood Apartments. Working professionals often choose central residential corridors that allow immediate traversal across town, while others seek rural acreage and smaller enclave living in neighboring Titus County communities like Winfield.
Getting around+Commuting within Mount Pleasant is notably swift and hassle-free, with average drive times hovering around thirteen minutes across Titus County. Healthcare professionals driving to local medical facilities navigate uncrowded surface arteries, regional highways, and uncomplicated surface parking lots without metropolitan traffic delays.
Commuting within Mount Pleasant is notably swift and hassle-free, with average drive times hovering around thirteen minutes across Titus County. Healthcare professionals driving to local medical facilities navigate uncrowded surface arteries, regional highways, and uncomplicated surface parking lots without metropolitan traffic delays.
Outdoors+Water recreation is a defining regional pastime, highlighted by nearby Lake Bob Sandlin State Park, which offers year-round hiking trails, mountain biking, swimming, birding, and ranger-led nature walks. Boating and freshwater fishing draw residents to Lake Monticello, Lake Cypress Springs, Lake Welsh, and Camp County Lake, while in-town recreation centers on Dellwood Park's forty-five wooded acres, nature paths, and sports courts.
Water recreation is a defining regional pastime, highlighted by nearby Lake Bob Sandlin State Park, which offers year-round hiking trails, mountain biking, swimming, birding, and ranger-led nature walks. Boating and freshwater fishing draw residents to Lake Monticello, Lake Cypress Springs, Lake Welsh, and Camp County Lake, while in-town recreation centers on Dellwood Park's forty-five wooded acres, nature paths, and sports courts.
Check the commute at your shift’s start and end, upfront housing costs, and whether moving assistance must be repaid if you leave.
Living in Mount Pleasant
Mount Pleasant offers relocating healthcare workers a serene, welcoming home base rooted in the pine-dotted landscape of East Texas. As the commercial and medical center of Titus County, the town delivers essential civic amenities without the congestion, long highway commutes, or frantic pace of large Texas metros, keeping typical drive times under fifteen minutes. Clinical staff working long shifts can decompress quickly on the trails and water at Lake Bob Sandlin State Park, explore Lake Monticello, or stroll the tall pine groves of Dellwood Park. Downtown Mount Pleasant preserves its Texas Main Street character with independent spots like Jo's coffee shop, farm-fresh goods at The Farmer's Wife, and confections from Sweet Shop USA, alongside historical exhibits at the Titus County Museum. While night owls will find fewer late-night entertainment choices, the community makes up for it with genuine neighborhood hospitality, family-friendly events on the courthouse square, and a restful pace of life.
