Registered Nurse - Cardiology Cath

CHRISTUS Health; Texarkana (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

CHRISTUS Health in Texarkana is seeking a competent Nurse to provide independent patient care and manage nursing responsibilities. This full-time role includes administering treatments, monitoring side effects, and educating patients and families. Candidates must hold a Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing, be licensed in Texas, and possess BLS and ACLS certifications. New hires will undergo an orientation program as part of the onboarding process.

Qualifications

• Must have at least 1 year of experience in the related nursing specialty.
• Must hold a current RN License in Texas or compact state.
• Must have BLS and ACLS certifications.

Responsibilities

• Provide routine and complex nursing care for patients.
• Administer medications and monitor for side effects.
• Educate patients and families on care requirements.

Skills

Assessment skills

Communication skills

Patient care

Critical thinking

Education

Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing

Tools

BLS certification

ACLS certification

RN License

Job description

Summary

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.
• Assesses 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

Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications

• BLS required
• RN License in state of employment or compact

Position Requirements

Education/Skills

• All newly hired experienced RNs must attend New Nurses Orientation within the first 30 days of hire.
• New hires are precepted by a designated trained staff member and initial on-boarding requirements are validated through successful completion of the designated organizational entry competency validation and a Critical Care Department-specific competency validation.
• Completion of all annual competency verification requirements.

Experience

• One year of experience in Critical Care setting preferred but will accept new graduates.

Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications

• Current ACLS certification required

In accordance with the CHRISTUS Health License, Certification and Registration Verification Policy, all Associates are required to obtain required certifications for their respective positions within the designated time frame.

Credential Grace Periods

Any Candidate/Associate with at least one year of acute care clinical experience in a similar service line within the past three years is considered an Experienced Associate.

Any Candidate/Associate who does not have at least one year of full-time acute care clinical experience in the same service line within the past three years is considered an Experienced Associate New to the Specialty.

• BLS: No grace period. AHA or Red Cross accepted at time of hire.
• ACLS: Experienced Associates – within 30 days of hire; New Graduates & Experienced Associates New to Specialty – within 90 days of hire.
• PALS: Experienced Associates – within 30 days of hire; New Graduates & Experienced Associates New to Specialty – within 90 days of hire.
• TNCC: Experienced Associates – within 60 days of hire; New Graduates & Experienced Associates New to Specialty – within 18 months of hire.
• TCAR: Experienced Associates – within 60 days of hire; New Graduates & Experienced Associates New to Specialty – within 18 months of hire.
• NRP: Experienced Associates – within 30 days of hire; New Graduates & Experienced Associates New to Specialty – within 60 days of hire.
• FHM (Fetal Heart Monitoring): Experienced Associates – within 30 days of hire; New Graduates & Experienced Associates New to Specialty – within 60 days of hire.
• STABLE (Neonatal Education): Experienced Associates – within 30 days of hire; New Graduates & Experienced Associates New to Specialty – within 60 days of hire.

Work Schedule

5 Days - 8 Hours

Work Type

Full Time