PACU RN – Cardiac Care, Flexible Schedule

Lubbock Heart Hospital; Lubbock (TX); On-site; USD 68,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Scheduling

No mandatory overtime

Job summary

Lubbock Heart & Surgical Hospital in Lubbock, TX is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse to join our cardiac care team. You will assess patient needs, develop nursing plans of care for adolescent, adult and geriatric acute care patients, and participate in discharge planning and family education.

Requires Texas RN license, BSN preferred, ACLS/BCLS, 2–5 years in cardiac care and at least 1 year in PACU. We offer great benefits, flexible scheduling and opportunities for advancement in a

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved school of nursing.
• Currently licensed in the state of Texas.
• BSN preferred.
• BCLS and ACLS required.
• 2-5 years’ experience in cardiac care setting.
• Minimum of 1 year experience in PACU.

Responsibilities

• Assesses physical, biophysical and health education needs of patients across age groups in acute care.
• Gathers pertinent patient care data using all available resources.
• Establishes a nursing plan of care with measurable goals for adolescents, adults and geriatrics.
• Prepares discharge plans and follow-up tailored to patient and family needs.
• Implements age-appropriate nursing interventions in acute care units.
• Safely administers medications in acute care settings.
• Provides patient and family education and participates in emergency interventions as needed.
• Documents care to maintain accurate medical records and supports QA activities.

Skills

ACLS

BCLS

PACU experience

Cardiac care

Communication skills

Education

RN license (Texas)

BSN preferred

Job description

Lubbock Heart & Surgical Hospital in Lubbock, TX is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse to join our cardiac care team. You will assess patient needs, develop nursing plans of care for adolescent, adult and geriatric acute care patients, and participate in discharge planning and family education.

Requires Texas RN license, BSN preferred, ACLS/BCLS, 2–5 years in cardiac care and at least 1 year in PACU. We offer great benefits, flexible scheduling and opportunities for advancement in a