Registered Nurse - Cath Lab - Per Diem / Flex - Days

Baptist Hospitals of Southeast TX; Beaumont, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Matched Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Comprehensive Benefit Plan

Bonus Potential

Job summary

Baptist Hospitals of Southeast Texas is seeking a Cardiovascular Nurse to provide safe, effective care for patients undergoing invasive and non-invasive cardiac procedures in the Cath Lab. The role covers pre-procedure, during, and post-procedure care with a focus on patient safety and quality outcomes.

Responsibilities include comprehensive nursing assessments, documentation, coordination of procedures, and collaboration with physicians and the health care team to ensure seamless patient care.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• 2 - 4 years related experience.

Responsibilities

• Provides comprehensive nursing assessments and develops a plan of care for Cardiac Cath Lab patients.
• Maintains and documents patient care logs and pre/post-procedure activities; ensures accurate records.
• Assists physicians during Cardiac Cath Lab examinations within RN scope of practice.
• Communicates with Medical Staff to promote continuity of care and achieve patient outcomes.

Education

Graduate of an accredited nursing program

Job description

We are looking to add top talent to our Baptist Hospitals of Southeast Texas team.

Join us in performing Sacred Work!

Competitive benefits are offered including:

Matched Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Comprehensive Benefit Plan – Medical, Dental, Vision and Much More!

Bonus Potential

Summary/Objective

The Cardiovascular Nurse is responsible for the provision of safe and effective care of the patient having invasive or non-invasive special procedures in the Cardiac Cath Lab to include the immediate pre-procedure period, during the procedure, and immediately following the procedure.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Utilizes a systematic approach to provide individualized, goal-directed, nursing care by performing comprehensive nursing assessments regarding the health status of the patient, making nursing diagnoses that serve as the basis for the strategy of care, developing a plan of care based on the assessment and nursing diagnosis, implementing nursing care, and evaluating the patient's responses to nursing interventions.
• Facilitates departmental operations through completion of all patient logs, charge requisitions, and other paper work. Organizes activities during the immediate pre-procedure period to ensure that all required assessments are completed and documented fully. Maintains required documentation of patient care and unit activities in accordance with standards.
• Assumes responsibility for the efficient management of patient in the immediate post procedure period.
• Assists physicians in the administration of Cardiac Cath Lab examinations within scope of practice of the RN.
• Communicates information appropriately with Medical Staff and other members of the health care team to promote continuity of care and attainment of patient expected outcomes.

Ensures implementation of operational standards which promote the maintenance of patient rights including, Informed consent, Clarification of patient expectations, Explanation of treatment processes, Maintenance of confidentiality of patient information, Maintenance of patient privacy through prevention of excess exposure during procedures, Ethical considerations, Handling of patient complaints. Participates in a rotational call system as needed to provide for continuous availability of patient services.

Required Education and Experience

Graduate of an accredited nursing program

2 - 4 years related experience

Required License/Certifications

Current RN license in the state of Texas

BLS certification, ACLS certification, EKG certification, Competency for moderate sedation