Registered Nurse Cath Lab Pre Post

HCA Healthcare, Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

HCA Houston Healthcare Medical Center is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Cath Lab to support patient care in a fast-paced environment. You will operate the Axiom Artis Hemodynamic system, participate as a table operator, scrub, circulator, and monitor tech, and care for pre- and post-Cath Lab patients.

ACLS and BLS are required; RN license must be active in Texas. Qualified candidates bring Associates Degree in Nursing and strong teamwork, sterile technique, and multitasking abilities.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree in Nursing required
• Active RN license in state of practice or compact license
• BLS and ACLS required
• Med/Surg or cath lab experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Maintain professional appearance and teamwork
• Operate the Axiom Artis Hemodynamic system
• Know procedures and equipment in Cath lab
• Multitask as table operator, scrub, circulator and monitor tech
• Care for pre- and post-Cath Lab patients
• Setup equipment and maintain sterile technique
• Administer conscious sedation and monitor vitals and Aldrete score

Skills

Nursing

Team player

Patient care

Vigilant monitoring

Sterile technique

Education

Associates Degree in Nursing

RN license (Active)

BLS

ACLS

Tools

Axiom Artis Hemodynamic system

Telemetry monitoring equipment

Job description

As aRegistered Nurse Cath Lab, your voice to influence patient care is valued and empoweredat every turn –whether through open, collaborative relationships with your direct manager or more formal opportunities through hospital councils and national nursing initiatives.Youllhelp shape decisions that elevate both patient outcomes and the future of nursing.

Job Summary and Qualifications

What you will do in this role:

• Maintains a professional appearance and attitude at all times. Promotes and works as a team player.
• Is responsible for the use and functioning ability of the Axiom Artis Hemodynamic system.
• Is knowledgeable of all procedures being performed in the Cath lab to include but not limited to the equipment needed for each stated procedure.
• Is able to be multitask and function as a table operator, scrub person, circulator and or monitor tech.
• Is able to care for pre and post Cath Lab patients
• Is competent in each of the previous roles mentioned and the competencies are evaluated annually and documented on competency skill checklists.
• Initiates and sets-up equipment for each stated procedure. Maintains sterility of equipment during procedures. Is knowledgeable of sterile technique for all stated procedures.
• Is proficient for in veni-puncture skills for the administration of IV conscious sedation, volume and emergency medication during any given procedure.
• Knowledgeable around monitoring during induction of the conscious sedation medication. Continue to monitor pre-intra- and post procedure until patient is fully alert and all VS and Aldrete score return to patient’s baseline.
• Maintains a balance of supplies for utilization during procedures while being cost conscious.

What qualifications you will need:

• Associates Degree in Nursing Required
• Currently licensed as a registered professional nurse in the state(s) of practice and/or has an active compact license, in accordance with law and regulation.
• Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Required
• Med/Surg and a diagnostic testing/special procedure area for 2 years.(Endo, Dialysis, PACU/Recovery, Day Surgery, Critical Care, Special Procedures Radiology)
• Hemodynamic and EKG (telemetry) experience preferred
• Administration of Conscious Sedation a plus.

Benefits

HCA Houston Healthcare Medical Center, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive benefitsfor medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support,including free counseling and referral services
• Time away from workprograms for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
• Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
• Education supportthrough tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Additional benefitsfor fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

Learn more about Employee Benefits

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

"Nurses are essential to the delivery of healthcare and serve as its foundation. At HCA Healthcare, we are committed to equipping nurses with the tools and resources they need to deliver exceptional patient care, championing the profession, and supporting the advancement of nursing’s future."

Erica Rossitto, MBA/HCM, BSN, RN, NEA-BC

Senior Vice President and Chief Nurse Executive

HCA Healthcare

HCA Houston Healthcare Medical Center is a445+ bed acute care hospital located in the heart of central Houston, adjacent to the Medical Center and Museum District, and provides quality care for the greater Houston area. Established in 1975, our hospital has been serving Houston for more than 40 years. We provide a wide range of medical services, including cardiology, bariatrics, orthopedics, neurology, emergency care and more. Our comprehensive medical specialties are here to offer individualized care to every individual that walks through our doors. We also offer 24/7 emergency services and two intensive care units: surgical intensive care unit (SICU) and medical intensive care unit (MICU). We are accreditedMetabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program (MBSAQIP) Center and an accreditedChest Pain Center with Primary PCI. We are members of HCA Houston Healthcare, the most comprehensive family of hospitals in the region and part of the leading provider of healthcare in the country, HCA Healthcare. Together we are stronger, smarter and more accessible in providing the patient-centered care you need close to home.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated 3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

If this opportunity is your next step in your career path, we encourage you to apply for our Registered Nurse Cath Lab opening. We review all applications. Qualified candidates will be contacted by a member of our team.