Cardiac Cath RN II

Umcelpaso; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

University Medical Center of El Paso is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse for the Cath Lab to deliver age-appropriate nursing care using the nursing process and to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams. The role focuses on patient outcomes in cardiovascular procedures and requires adherence to clinical nursing practice standards.

The position emphasizes performance improvement and quality care, with duties spanning assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation within a

Qualifications

• Current and active license to practice as a Registered Nurse in Texas.
• Current CPR training.
• ACLS and PALS within 6 months of start date.
• Bachelor degree in Nursing.

Responsibilities

• Deliver age-appropriate professional nursing services through the nursing process.
• Direct and coordinate all nursing care for patients according to standards.
• Collaborate with other disciplines to ensure effective patient care delivery.
• Support the organization’s Mission and Vision.
• Utilize knowledge of cardiac pathophysiology in cardiovascular procedures.
• Contribute to quality nursing care through performance improvement.

Skills

Critical thinking

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Computer literacy

Nursing scope of practice

Bilingual English/Spanish

English reading comprehension

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Job description

• Facility University Medical Center of El Paso
• Schedule - Shift - Hours Full Time - Rotating - 10 hour shift

Responsible for the delivery of age-appropriate professional nursing services through the nursing process of assessment, nursing diagnosis, planning, implementation and evaluation. Responsible for directing and coordinating all nursing care for patients based on established clinical nursing practice standards. Collaborates with other professional disciplines to ensure effective and efficient patient care delivery and the achievement of desired patient outcomes. Supports the organization’s Mission and Vision. Utilizes knowledge of patient’s age, cultural diversity, cardiac pathophysiology and cardiovascular disease processes in the provision of care to patients undergoing cardiovascular, neurovascular and interventional radiology procedures. Contributes to the provision of quality nursing care through performance improvement techniques that demonstrate positive outcomes in patient care.

Required Skills:

• Possesses critical thinking and problem solving skills.
• Possesses effective oral and written communication skills.
• Possesses effective interpersonal relationship skills.
• Ability to utilize computers for documentation purposes.
• Technically competent in tasks within the scope of practice of a Registered Nurse.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.
• Ability to read and comprehend English at a level necessary to follow written and oral instructions and safety precautions.

Job Summary

Responsible for the delivery of age-appropriate professional nursing services through the nursing process of assessment, nursing diagnosis, planning, implementation and evaluation. Responsible for directing and coordinating all nursing care for patients based on established clinical nursing practice standards. Collaborates with other professional disciplines to ensure effective and efficient patient care delivery and the achievement of desired patient outcomes. Supports the organization’s Mission and Vision. Utilizes knowledge of patient’s age, cultural diversity, cardiac pathophysiology and cardiovascular disease processes in the provision of care to patients undergoing cardiovascular procedures. Contributes to the provision of quality nursing care through performance improvement techniques that demonstrate positive outcomes in patient care.

Skills

• Possesses critical thinking and problem solving skills.
• Possesses effective oral and written communication skills.
• Possesses effective interpersonal relationship skills.
• Ability to utilize computers for documentation purposes.
• Technically competent in tasks within the scope of practice of a Registered Nurse.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.
• Ability to read and comprehend English at a level necessary to follow written and oral instructions and safety precautions.

Work Experience

Two years of experience as a Registered Nurse in Cath Lab, Emergency, ICU and/or CVICU departments required.

License/Registration/Certification

• Current and active license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Texas required.
• Current CPR training required.
• ACLS and PALS required within 6 months of being in the position.

Education and Training

• Bachelor degree in Nursing required.