Registered Nurse - Cath Lab | FT Days | w/ On-Call Requirements

White Rock Medical Center; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Employee programs

Paid time off

Life insurance

Voluntary benefits

Job summary

White Rock Medical Center in Dallas is seeking a compassionate Cath Lab RN to provide direct nursing care during diagnostic and therapeutic cardiac procedures.

You will assess patients, prepare them for procedures, monitor with imaging equipment, administer medications, and educate families about postoperative care while collaborating with the medical team.

Qualifications

• 1 year nursing experience in Cath Lab or related area (ICU/CCU/ER).
• Associate degree in nursing; Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Current TX Nursing License; BLS and ACLS certifications.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care during cardiac procedures with imaging equipment.
• Assess patients and monitor status pre-, during, and post-procedure.
• Administer oral and IV medications.
• Educate patients and families on postoperative care and medications.
• Maintain documentation including charts and lab results.
• Collaborate with other medical staff as needed.

Skills

Compassionate care

Attention to detail

Patient education

Team collaboration

Education

Associate degree in nursing

Bachelor's degree preferred

Texas nursing license

BLS

ACLS

Job description

Description: White Rock Medical Center is a community-based hospital located near the historic White Rock Lake community, that serves the Dallas, Garland, Mesquite and surrounding areas. We specialize in a wide range of services including comprehensive medical/surgical care, bariatric, cardiology, outpatient and emergency medicine.

Our mission is to deliver exceptional healthcare with compassion and excellence.

White Rock Medical Center is seeking compassionate, care-minded individuals to join our company and make a difference. As a member of the White Rock Medical Center team, you can advance your skills while working in a supportive and patient focused environment.

Why join White Rock Medical Center?

• Competitive salary and benefits
• Employee programs and events.
• Paid Time Off, 5 Company Holidays and 2 Floating Holidays.
• Employer paid life insurance.
• Additional voluntary benefits such as STD, LTD, etc.

Job Summary

The Cath Lab RN provides direct nursing care to patients undergoing therapeutic and diagnostic cardiac procedures. Responsibilities include examining patients, preparing them before procedures and monitoring their status with imaging equipment to ensure there is adequate blood flow throughout their body. The RN will also look for blockages that may indicate a need for further intervention.

Essential Functions

• Providing assessment, monitoring, and intervention for cardiac procedures, such as coronary stents, Swan Ganz/right heart catheterization, balloon valvuloplasty, angioplasty and pericardiocentesis
• Administering oral and intravenous medication to patients
• Operating intra-aortic balloons, physiological recorders, and printers for monitoring electrocardiogram data
• Managing patients under sedation to watch for adverse reactions
• Educating patients and their families regarding surgical site care, lifestyle, medications and other postoperative information
• Managing paperwork, including patient consent forms, charting, lab results and procedure documentation
• Collaborating with other medical staff as needed

Behavorial Standards

• Treats everyone as their customer; utilizes scripting and other tools to ensure consistency in customer service; Expresses recognition and shows appreciation to others; fully utilizes AIDET principles; responds quickly to handle requests, complaints, and questions; displays a positive attitude.

Communication/Knowledge

• Attends staff meetings; follows HIPAA guidelines; follows patient rights policy; complies with the compliance program; demonstrates knowledge of role in a disaster; demonstrates knowledge of fire and fire drill procedures; working knowledge of hospital emergency codes; always utilizes standard precautions in the clinical setting; safely manages the environment of care by demonstrating a working knowledge of the requirements of the: Life Safety program, Utilities Management program, Hazardous Materials program, Emergency Preparedness program, Safety Management program, Medical Equipment Management program, Security Management program.

Requirements

Experience

• 1-year prior Cath Lab, Special Procedures, ICU/CCU, or ER nursing experience.

Education

• Associate degree in nursing; Bachelor's degree preferred

Licensure/Certifications

• Current Nursing License issued and/or recognized by Board of Nurse Examiners for the TX
• BLS
• ACLS